In his youth, Manuel de Falla aimed to be a pianist-composer in the Romantic style, even premiering some of his early works himself at his piano recitals.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Manuel de Falla stated that his musical ideal was to 'speak and paint with music,' viewing music as an 'art of evocation.'
Composer's Artistic Vision
A core quality in Manuel de Falla's output is the rejection of superficial virtuosity and the superfluous; everything he wrote is necessary and in its exact place.
Composer Biography
Manuel de Falla, like Debussy, Ravel, and Stravinsky, was an excellent pianist who used his instrument to create his music.
Compositional Technique
Manuel de Falla's early piano works show clear influences from Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Grieg, and Albéniz, but he incorporated these elements into his own personal style.
Recording & Production
For this recording, pianist Javier Perianes consulted Manuel de Falla's autograph manuscripts and other sources to correct errors in published scores.
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