El reloj de Lucerna

El reloj de Lucerna is a 3-act zarzuela by Miguel Marqués for a libretto by, dedicated to. It was first staged at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid on 1 March 1884. A modern revival was attempted by Ópera XXI in April 2018.

Background and performance history

El reloj de Lucerna gained much success. By the end of May 1884 it had been staged for 55 times, while the most popular zarzuela of Teatro Apolo of that season, San Franco de Sena by Emilio Arrieta, was performed for only 34 times.

Synopsis

The zarzuela is placed in mid-17th century Switzerland.