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If you do not know about this fun musical genre know that the operetta is the little sister of the opera. An operation in which raw musical humor, satire and frames full of errors, absurdities and chaos take place. It was the people´s opera, a show which the humblest citizens could attend for an afternoon of laughter, humor and fun. Over time, the genre has evolved without losing its popular essence .
“Candide” was composed by the brilliant American pianist, composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. Which was based on the original story written by the eighteenth-century artist Voltaire. It tells the story of Candide, a disciple of Doctor Pangloss. The mentor instructs the apprentice and makes her understand and see the goodness and good faith in everything around her. Everything is viewed with optimism under the gaze of Candide, who along with her girlfriend Cunegonde and Dr. Pangloss begins a wild journey traveling around the world. During this journey the protagonist encounters situations that test her understanding of life, malice, envy, selfishness and suffering that crosses her path at every turn. How does Candide react to these situations? Can she assume the reality of the situations that happen to her? The play is full of double meanings and irony, satire and exceptional music that is a delight duringthe entire performance.
Responsible for directing “Candide” in this new adaptation in Spain is the consecrated actor, writer, designer and producer Paco Mir, this Catalan is well known for being part of the legendary comedy trio Tricicle. His restless activity in the world of performing arts led him to direct plays as “Políticament incorrecte” or “The Dinner of the Idiots.” This time he has Antoni Comas, Jordi Bosch and Maria Rey-Joly as the main actors in a cast of over 15 actors involved in the work.
You can attend performances of “Candide” in the Canal theaters of Madrid on the 11, 14, 16 and 18 of March. The reservation of tickets for any of the scheduled sessions has already begun. You can buy your ticket on the web http://www.teatroscanal.com/users/comprar-entradas.aspx?code=71367. The ticket prices range from 24 € for the cheapest and 40 € for a seat in the main auditorium.
Taking advantage of your stay in the capital to attend the operetta “Candide” we recommend visiting the city. Madrid accommodation is increasingly used as an alternative to hotels and hostels.
