Singing Zarzuela, 1896–1958: Approaching Portamento and Musical Expression through Historical Recordings - Elements in Musical Theatre

By focusing on portamento, this Element sets the foundations for a sensitive history of vocal performance practices in zarzuela. It tells us about the transformation of the expressive code of zarzuela. Other changes include the make-up of audiences, the discourses about the genre's connection, and the influence of other genres and languages.