Manuel de Falla was a Spanish composer and pianist, recognized as one of the most important musicians of the early 20th century.
He was honored as a Knight of the Legion of Honour for his contributions to music.
Falla received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, highlighting his impact on Spanish culture.
Biography
Early Life
Manuel de Falla y Matheu was born on November 23, 1876, in Cádiz, Spain. He emerged as a prominent figure in the world of classical music, recognized for his contributions as a composer and pianist. Falla's early musical education laid the foundation for his later achievements, and he quickly became associated with the rich cultural heritage of Spain.
Career
Throughout his career, Falla became one of Spain's most significant composers, alongside notable contemporaries such as Isaac Albéniz and Enrique Granados. His works, though relatively few in number, are celebrated for their depth and innovation, showcasing a unique blend of traditional Spanish music with classical forms. Falla's most famous compositions include "Noches en los jardines de España" and "El sombrero de tres picos," which highlight his ability to evoke the spirit of Spanish folklore through orchestral music. He was awarded several honors, including the Knight of the Legion of Honour and the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, reflecting his esteemed status in the music community.
Legacy
Falla's legacy endures through his preserved home in Granada, which serves as a biographical museum, and the Auditorio Manuel de Falla, a concert hall that opened in the 1970s. His influence on Spanish music is profound, and his image was even featured on a 1970 Spanish banknote. Falla passed away on November 14, 1946, but his contributions to music continue to resonate, making him a pivotal figure in the history of Spanish classical music.
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Discography
The Three-Cornered Hat; Homenajes1987
- 1.Introduction1:27
- 2.Afternoon5:10
- 3.Dance of the Miller's Wife2:33
- 4.The Corregidor0:17
- 5.The Miller's Wife0:38
- 6.The Grapes4:01
- 7.The Neighbor's Dance3:09
- 8.The Dance of the Miller7:07
- 9.The Corregidor's Dance1:47
- 10.The Corregidor and the Miller's Wife2:01
- 11.The Miller2:17
- 12.Final Dance5:59
- 13.Homenajes: Fanfare Sombre0:52
- 14.Homenajes: Guitar Elegie3:49
- 15.Homenajes: Spes Vitae3:52
- 16.Homenajes: Pedrelliana8:11
- 17.La Vida Breve: Interlude3:21
- 18.La Vida Breve: Spanish Dance3:42
De Falla: Noches en los Jardines de España - Albéniz: Iberia1987
- 1.Noches en los jardines de España: I. En el Generalife10:54
- 2.Noches en los jardines de España: II. Danza lejana & III. En los Jardines de la sierra de Córdoba13:59
- 3.Iberia, Cuaderno 1: I. Evocación6:24
- 4.Iberia, Cuaderno 1: II. El Puerto5:25
- 5.Iberia, Cuaderno 3: I. El Albaicín9:17
- 6.Iberia, Cuaderno 1: III. El Corpus en Sevilla9:45
- 7.Iberia, Cuaderno 2: III. Triana5:35
Manuel de Falla’s Spain: Nights in the Gardens of Spain / The Three Cornered Hat (complete ballet)1987
- 1.Nights in the Gardens of Spain: At the Generalife11:36
- 2.Nights in the Gardens of Spain: Distant Dance4:57
- 3.Nights in the Gardens of Spain: In The Gardens of the Sierra de Cordoba8:50
- 4.The Three-Cornered Hat: Introduction1:43
- 5.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part I. Afternoon2:25
- 6.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part I. The Procession3:00
- 7.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part I. Dance of the Miller's Wife (Fandango)2:32
- 8.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part I. The Corregidor0:15
- 9.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part I. The Miller's Wife0:45
- 10.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part I. The Grapes4:13
- 11.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part II. The Neighbor's Dance (Seguidillas)3:34
- 12.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part II. The Miller's Dance (Farruca)2:52
- 13.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part II. The Miller's Arrest5:07
- 14.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part II. Dance of the Corregidor6:21
- 15.The Three-Cornered Hat: Part II. Final Dance (Jota)6:08
El amor brujo1987
- 1.El amor brujo: Introducción y escena0:32
- 2.El amor brujo: En la cueva - La noche1:46
- 3.El amor brujo: Canción del amor dolido1:19
- 4.El amor brujo: El aparecido - Danza del terror2:06
- 5.El amor brujo: El círculo magico2:11
- 6.El amor brujo: A media noche0:28
- 7.El amor brujo: Danza ritual del fuego3:43
- 8.El amor brujo: Escena1:07
- 9.El amor brujo: Canción del fuego fatuo1:26
- 10.El amor brujo: Pantomima3:50
- 11.El amor brujo: Danza del juego de amor2:14
- 12.El amor brujo: Las campanas del amanecer1:17
- 13.Interlude for Love3:49
- 14.Corral Nocturne3:24
- 15.Hoe-down3:30
- 16.Cuban Landscape With Rain6:44
- 17.Antique Suite After Neusiedler: Introduction. Hoff tanz und hupff auff3:43
- 18.Antique Suite After Neusiedler: Juden tantz - Cadenza - Kunigin tantz4:28
- 19.Antique Suite After Neusiedler: Mein fleys und mühe3:16
- 20.Antique Suite After Neusiedler: Hoff tantz und Gassenhawer3:10
Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez / Falla: Nächte in spanischen Gärten1985
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Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain / Albéniz / Turina1984
- 1.Nights in the Gardens of Spain: I. En el Generalife10:25
- 2.Nights in the Gardens of Spain: II. Danza lejana5:17
- 3.Nights in the Gardens of Spain: III. En los jardines de la Sierra de Córdoba9:22
- 4.Rapsodia española18:08
- 5.Rapsodia sinfónica8:51
El amor brujo / El sombrero de tres picos1983
- 1.El sombrero de tres picos, G. 53: Introduction / Part I: Afternoon / Dance of the Miller's Wife / The Grapes14:33
- 2.El sombrero de tres picos, G. 53: Part II: The Neighbours' Dance / The Miller's Dance / The Corregidor's Dance / Final Dance23:20
- 3.El amor brujo, G. 6824:15
De Falla: L'Amour Sorcier - Le Tricorne / Ravel: Alborada Del Gracioso1980
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The Spanish Album1980
- 1.Suite populaire espagnole: El paño moruno2:15
- 2.Suite populaire espagnole: Nana1:35
- 3.Suite populaire espagnole: Cancion1:36
- 4.Suite populaire espagnole: Polo1:22
- 5.Suite populaire espagnole: Asturiana2:31
- 6.Suite populaire espagnole: Jota3:05
- 7.12 Danzas españolas: No. 5 Andaluza4:24
- 8.2 Danzas: No. 2 La gitana3:37
- 9.Spanish Dances, op. 21 no. 2: Habañera4:24
- 10.Playera, op. 23 no. 54:41
- 11.Habañera, op. 26 no. 85:12
- 12.Spanish Dances, op. 21 no. 1: Malagueña4:46
- 13.Caprice basque, op. 246:14
Nights in the Gardens of Spain / Fantasía bética for piano solo / Harpsichord Concerto1977
- 1.Nights in the Gardens of Spain, Symphonic Impressions for Piano and Orchestra: I. En el generalife (Allegretto tranquillo e misterioso)9:11
- 2.Nights in the Gardens of Spain, Symphonic Impressions for Piano and Orchestra: II. Danza Lejana (Allegretto giusto) / III. En los jardinos de la Sierra de Cordoba (Vivo)11:35
- 3.Concerto in D major for Harpsichord, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Violin and Cello: I. Allegro / II. Lento (Giubiloso ed energico) / III. Vivace (Flessibile, scherzando)13:25
- 4.Fantasia bética, for piano solo10:53
Flute, Guitar and Strings1976
- 1.Serenade D-Dur op. 109:66:52
- 2.Flöjtsvit I Folklig Stil: Gånglåt1:18
- 3.Flöjtsvit I Folklig Stil: Vals2:21
- 4.Flöjtsvit I Folklig Stil: Polska0:59
- 5.Flöjtsvit I Folklig Stil: Kadrilj1:54
- 6.Introduktion, Thema und Variationen a-moll op. 2110:23
- 7.Concertino für Flöte und Gitarre mit Streichorchester: Allegro Moderato4:16
- 8.Concertino für Flöte und Gitarre mit Streichorchester: Caprizioso6:49
- 9.Concertino für Flöte und Gitarre mit Streichorchester: Lebhaft5:06
- 10.Canción Del Pescador (El Amor Brujo)2:11
- 11.Farruca (El Sombrero De Tres Picos)2:35
- 12.Pastorale Joyeuse2:42
- 13.Tambourin1:26
Suites from El sombrero de tres picos and El amor brujo / Fantasía baetica / Cuatro piezas españolas1975
- 1.Cuatro piezas españolas: Aragonesa3:04
- 2.Cuatro piezas españolas: Cubana4:00
- 3.Cuatro piezas españolas: Montañesa4:13
- 4.Cuatro piezas españolas: Andaluza4:21
- 5.Fantasía baetica12:57
- 6.Three Dances from "El sombrero de tres picos": Danse des voisins3:06
- 7.Three Dances from "El sombrero de tres picos": Danse de la meunière3:49
- 8.Three Dances from "El sombrero de tres picos": Danse du meunier2:42
- 9.Suite from "El amor brujo": Pantomime / Chanson du feu follet / Danse de la frayeur / Récit du pêcheur (La circle magique) / Danse rituelle du feu
The Spanish Guitar1973
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Recital de piano de compositores andaluces1971
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Falla: El amor brujo / Granados: Intermezzo from "Goyescas" / Ravel: Pavane pour une infante défunte / Alborada del gracioso1967
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L'Amour Sorcier - Danses Du "Tricorne"1966
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Debussy: Iberia / De Falla: Le Tricorne1965
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El sombrero de tres picos1964
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Bolero / Sorcerer's Apprentice and Works by Falla and Chabrier1964
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Ma mère l'oye / Pavane pour une infante défunte / Noches en los jardines de España1963
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The Three-cornered Hat / La Vida Breve - Interlude and Dance1961
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Сюита Из Балета «Любовь-Волшебница»1961
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Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor Op. 21 / Noches en los jardines de España1960
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Joaquin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez / Manuel de Falla: Noches en los jardines de España1958
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Manuel de Falla1996
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Achievements
- Award
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Award
- Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise
- Award
- Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: De Falla, De Falle, M. de Falla, Manual de Falla, Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), Manuel de Falla y Matheu
Manuel de Falla y Matheu was a Spanish composer and pianist. Along with Isaac Albéniz, Francisco Tárrega, and Enrique Granados, he was one of Spain's most important musicians of the first half of the 20th century. He has a claim to being Spain's greatest composer of the 20th century, although the number of pieces he composed was relatively modest.
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