Gisela Zivic: History of Prolírica and the rise of opera in Medellín
In this interview, Gisela Zivic shares the trajectory of Prolírica de Antioquia, from its beginnings in the nineties to its consolidation as a cultural benchmark in Medellín.
TL;DR
- Gisela Zivic discusses the history of Prolírica de Antioquia, founded in the 1990s.
- Prolírica aims to break the stigma of opera and zarzuela being elitist arts.
- The role of young talent, production challenges, and funding are highlighted.
- Recommendations for new audiences and upcoming performances are mentioned.