Manuel de Falla, a Spanish contemporary composer, is considered one of the first and foremost figures of the Spanish modern school.
Compositional Technique
Falla's "Homenajes" is a suite of five pieces written over a twenty-year period, with each part dedicated to an important person in his life.
Composition History
The ballet "El sombrero de tres picos" (The three-cornered hat) was commissioned by Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev and featured designs by Pablo Picasso and choreography by Leonid Massine.
Composition History
Falla's opera "La vida breve" won a national opera competition in 1905, but its premiere was delayed and took place in Paris in a French translation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Falla's works are inspired by Castilian and Andalusian folklore, resulting in a genuinely Spanish style that also incorporates modern European music developments.
Recording & Production
This recording of "La vida breve" used a minimal-microphone technique to create an aurally staged production, aiming for a convincing illusion of spatial location for performers.
Composer Biography
Falla lived in Paris for seven years, where he was influenced by composers like Claude Debussy, Paul Dukas, Maurice Ravel, and Igor Stravinsky.
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