Federico Moreno Torroba: Luisa Fernanda

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Jesús López Cobos conducts and Emilio Sagi stage directs this affecting performance of Federico Moreno Torroba's zarzuela, "Luisa Fernanda," recorded live at the Teatro Real in Madrid and starring Nancy Herrera in the titular role. Plácido Domingo portrays Vidal Hernando, the farmer willing to break his own heart so his much younger beloved can run away with a man her age. Bonus features include sit-downs with López Cobos and Domingo.