La corte de Carlos IV

A young man of modest means narrates his life on the fringes of the Spanish court at the dawn of the 19th century. Employed as a low‑ranking servant, he is thrust into the bustling world of royal theatrics, fashion workshops, and clandestine alchemy. His daily routine weaves together odd jobs—from styling the hair of the court’s leading actress to hunting exotic powders in shadowy streets—each task offering a vivid snapshot of Madrid’s glittering yet precarious atmosphere.

Through his eyes we glimpse the absurdities of a court obsessed with appearance, where silk gowns are repainted with every new trend and actors scramble for scraps of food while rehearsing grand comedies. The narrator’s humor and keen observations turn these humble chores into a lively portrait of a society teetering between decadence and hardship, inviting listeners to experience the sights, sounds, and whispered intrigues of a bygone era.