Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco (1644-1728)
Information about the composer Tomás de Torrejón y Velasco and his operas.
Operas:
La púrpura de la rosa (The blood of the rose)
The oldest surviving New World opera, it incorporates South American dance rhythms.
Recommended recordings on CD
Lawrence-King/Hargis/Malafronte (Deutsche Harmonia Mundi 05472 77355-2)
Harp Consort, conducted by Andrew Lawrence-King, 1997.
Cast: Ellen Hargis (Caliope; Adonis), Judith Malafronte (Terpsicore; Venus).
Deutsche Harmonia Mundi 05472 77355-2