Miguel Roa facts for kids
Miguel Roa (born in Madrid in 1944, passed away in Illescas in 2016) was a famous Spanish conductor. A conductor is like the leader of an orchestra or a choir. They guide the musicians to play together perfectly. Miguel Roa was especially known for his work with zarzuela.
What is Zarzuela?
Zarzuela is a special kind of Spanish musical theater. It's a bit like an opera, but it mixes singing with spoken dialogue. It often tells stories about Spanish life and culture, with beautiful music and sometimes dancing.
Miguel Roa's Career
Miguel Roa joined the Teatro de la Zarzuela in 1978. This theater is a very important place in Spain for performing zarzuela. He became the director of the theater in 1985. This meant he was in charge of many things, from choosing the shows to guiding the musical performances. He helped make zarzuela popular for many years.
Recordings and Famous Works
Miguel Roa conducted many recordings during his career. These recordings let people all over the world enjoy the music he helped create. A collection of his recordings is called a discography.
Some of the famous works he conducted include:
- Preludes and Choruses from Zarzuelas: This recording features many popular songs and musical pieces from different zarzuelas.
- El gato montés by Manuel Penella: This is a well-known zarzuela. Miguel Roa conducted it with famous singers like Teresa Berganza and Plácido Domingo.
- Doña Francisquita by Amadeo Vives: Another classic zarzuela, also conducted by Miguel Roa with famous singers.
His work helped preserve and share the beautiful music of zarzuela with new generations.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Roa para niños
