HECTOR ARMIENTA - COMPOSER
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Justice is spelled with a "Z"

A fading empire clings to power and the oppressed and destitute dream of freedom.
One man will lead them - Zorro

More about the Opera

The work is set in the early 1800's, when there was great political upheaval in Spain and México.  Inspired by true events in history and based on the pulp fiction character Zorro, a young man returns from Spain to the place of his birth  - el pueblo de Los Ángeles. It is there, he will find his destiny and be reunited with a young mestiza he was once forbidden to love. 

  • Duration - 1.45 hours  approximately
  • Number of Acts - 2
  • Instrumentation -
    • a) Chamber orchestra - MORE INFO
    • b) piano and guitar
  • Language - a) Bilingual ( Spanish and English) 
  • Cast size: 4 principal  roles, 2 secondary roles, and chorus -   MORE INFO
  • Synopsis - Please request​

Two versions available 

  • Full cast, chorus and chamber orchestra  -
  • ​Full cast, no chorus, accompanied by piano and guitar

ZORRO - Promo Trailer


ABRAZAME - Aria Excerpt

"Abrazame" Excerpt from Zorro - The Opera.
Produced by Opera Southwest. Featuring Tenor César Delgado and Soprano Laura Leon.​

UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS

Opera San Jose  - April - May 2025
Arizona Opera   September - October 2025
_____ Opera Company ( Spring 2026 - Not yet public)

Past Performances

Opera Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, Ca  - May 2024

Fort Worth Opera 
Forth Worth - January 2022

Opera Southwest
Albuquerque NM - Octobrer 2022

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  • Home
  • About
  • WORKS
    • Zorro
    • Coyotes and Rabbits
    • Bless Me Ultima
    • Cuentos
    • Mi Camino
    • La Llorona
    • River of Women
  • Schedule
  • Sheet Music/Recordings
  • Contact