What kind of music did Manuel de Falla compose?

Siete canciones populares españolas (“Seven Spanish Folksongs”) is a 1914 set of traditional Spanish songs arranged for soprano and piano by the composer Manuel de Falla. Besides being Falla’s most-arranged composition and one of his most popular, it is one of the most frequently performed sets of Spanish-language art songs.

Where does the song NaNa from Falla come from?

The set was dedicated to Madame Ida Godebska. The styles and provenance of the songs are strikingly diverse. They are from different parts of Spain: an asturiana is from Asturias, in the north; the seguidilla, a type of flamenco, from Murcia, in the southeast.

Who was Manuel de Falla y Matheu and what did he do?

Manuel de Falla y Matheu (1876 – 1946) was a Spanish composer. With Isaac Albéniz and Enrique Granados, he was one of Spain’s most important musicians of the first half of the 20th century. His image was on Spain’s 1970 100-pesetas banknote.

What does Nana and polo mean in Falla?

“Nana” is a lullaby, and “Polo” a wild desire for revenge on an unfaithful lover. All the texts deal with love and the courting process, whether playfully, seriously, or tragically.

November 14, 1946) was a Spanish Andalusian composer of classical music. With Isaac Albéniz, Enrique Granados and Joaquín Turina he is one of Spain’s most important musicians of the first half of the 20th century.

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“For over 20 years we have provided legal access to free sheet music. If you use and like Free-scores.com, please consider making a donation.” Manuel de Falla y Matheu (November 23, 1876 ? November 14, 1946) was a Spanish Andalusian composer of classical music.

Who are the parents of Manuel de Falla?

Falla was born as Manuel María de los Dolores Falla y Matheu in Cádiz. He was the son of José María Falla y Franco and María Jesús Matheu y Zabal. His early teachers in music were his mother and grandfather; at the age of nine he was introduced to his first piano