Instituto Cervantes, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in the Philippines and the University of Granada (UGR), is pleased to announce the upcoming talk “Lorca: Musical Theater and the Spirit of Flamenco,” to be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 PM at Instituto Cervantes de Manila – Intramuros Branch.
In this joint lecture, University of Granada professors Dr. María Ángeles López and Dr. Oswaldo Lorenzo will explore the integration of poetry, music, and theatricality in the work of Federico García Lorca, one of Spain’s most influential literary figures. Their presentation will examine how Lorca’s theatrical innovations helped transform the Spanish stage in the 20th century, combining popular rhythms, traditional songs, and lyrical structures that heighten dramatic expression.
A central theme of the talk is the “flamenco spirit,” a key element in Lorca’s aesthetic philosophy. The speakers will discuss how this spirit—rooted in authenticity, emotion, and a profound sense of cultural identity—shapes Lorca’s approach to musical theater. The lecture will also include short screenings from iconic works such as Bodas de sangre (Blood Wedding) and La casa de Bernarda Alba, illustrating how Lorca transforms music and flamenco into symbolic forces of passion, destiny, and freedom.
Speakers
Dr. María Ángeles López (University of Granada)
Dr. López holds a PhD in the History of the Spanish Language and is a tenured professor at the University of Granada. Her research focuses on the historical development of the Spanish language. She has taught and conducted research across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, including appointments at Chulalongkorn University, Università degli Studi di Milano, Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Università degli Studi di Bologna, Uniwersytet Jagielloński, the University of Liverpool, and the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She currently serves as Vice Dean for Research, International Projects, and Knowledge Transfer at UGR.
Dr. Oswaldo Lorenzo (University of Granada)
Dr. Lorenzo is the recipient of the Extraordinary Doctoral Award in Education Sciences (UNED) and the Third National Prize for Educational Research 2004 (Spanish Ministry of Education and Science). He is a full professor at the University of Granada specializing in the cultural and musical history of 20th‑century Spain.
For more than two decades, he has led international academic initiatives as Vice Dean for International Projects and has been invited to teach in universities across Asia and Latin America, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, Shanghai International Studies University, the Education University of Hong Kong, Hanoi University, Chulalongkorn University, Silpakorn University, and Mahidol University.
Event DetailsTitle: Lorca: Musical Theater and the Spirit of Flamenco
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 24 – 5:30 PM
Venue: Instituto Cervantes de Manila (Intramuros Branch)
Language: Talk in Spanish; slides in English
Admission: Free with registration
Reserve your slot here: https://forms.office.com/e/5cnJxXMDQu
The Instituto Cervantes de Manila (Intramuros branch) is located at 385 Calle Real, Plaza San Luis Complex, Intramuros. For more information, please visit www.manila.cervantes.es or www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila.
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