Buzz for Armienta's Zorro
- ebrown9879
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
Zorro
by Eddie Reynolds for Theatre Eddys
A pulp fiction novel written in 1919 by John McCulley was so popular that he wrote dozens more short stories for decades about its hero. Within a year of McCulley’s publication, Douglas Fairbanks starred in a swashbuckling silent film whose popularity helped spawn to-date more than 40 more films, ten TV series, and an untold number of comic book titles. And now, the romantic, justice-seeking hero whose sword-slashing “Z” is still recognizable worldwide becomes the star ready to wow Opera San Jose audiences as the company presents the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta’s new opera, Zorro — a must-see production replenish with rousing, heart-throbbing music; electrifying vocals; swooning romance; and thrilling action...
...But what is most important for any opera is of course the music; and in that respect the voices of this cast and chorus and the instruments of the orchestra (Jorge Parodi, conductor) reign supreme in bringing Héctor Armienta’s score to life. The composer’s music is a tribute to its Spanish roots with sounds of Latin folk ballads (corridos), traditional love songs (boleros), and heart-pounding dance music (flamenco) threading throughout...
...Whether an aficionado of Puccini, an admirer of Latin songs, or a fan of adventurous tales, Opera San Jose’s eye-popping, heart-pumping Zorro by Héctor Armienta is an evening not to be missed.
Also check out Bay Area NBC affiliate KRON's interview with Héctor Armienta below:
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