Composer

Manuel de Falla

Spanish composer (1876–1946)

1876–1946

152 works in the index

Born: 1876
Died: 1946
Birthplace: Cádiz
Citizenship / historical state: Spain
Period (estimated from birth year): Modern

Biography

De Falla decided that music was his “definitive vocation” in 1893, under the immediate inspiration of a performance of the works of Edvard Grieg. In 1896 he moved to Madrid, and attended the Real Conservatorio de Música there. He developed his own theory of resonance, what one biographer calls “an enormously rich and complex system of harmonic superpositions,” and he became the outstanding figure of musical modernism in Spain. Among his best known works are “Wicked Love,” a ballet (1915); “Nights in the Gardens of Spain,” a nocturne for piano and orchestra (1916); and “The Three-Cornered Hat,” also a ballet (1917). He also composed “Harpsichord Concerto,” the first concerto created in the 20th century with the harpsichord specifically in mind, a work he composed under the influence of that instrument’s great advocate, Wanda Landowska. The Archivo Manuel de Falla, created in March 1991, may be found in Granada: it has become the Mecca for all serious researchers into his life and work.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments: Piano, Orchestra, violin, Cello, Voice
Genres represented: Classical
Works with composition dates: 21 of 152

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 4

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
El amor brujo	1914-15, rev.1916-20IMSLP	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Vocal	Classical	36
Siete canciones populares españolas, G. 40, nº 6: Canción	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, violin, Voice, Vocal, Orchestra, Double Bass, Trombone, Tuba, Viola	Classical	23
El Pano Moruno (Manuel De Falla)	—	—	—	Piano, violin, Voice, Double Bass, Viola	Classical	12
El sombrero de tres picos, suite no. 2: II. Danza del molinero (farruca)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	13
Seguidilla Murciana	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, Voice, Double Bass, Viola	Classical	13
Jota	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, violin, Voice, Vocal, Double Bass, Viola	Classical	10
Homenaje, pour le tombeau de Claude Debussy, G. 56	1920 (August)IMSLP	—	—	Piano, Harp, Guitar	Classical	7
Serenata Andaluza	1900IMSLP	—	—	Piano	Classical	7
Dance of the Corregidor (Danza del Corregidor)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	8
Final Dance (Danza final)	—	—	—	Piano, Harp, Cello, Timpani, percussion	Classical	7
Master Peter's Puppet Show	1919–23IMSLP	—	—	—	Classical	7
Dance of the Neighbours (Danza de los Vecinos)	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
El Amor Popular	1914-15, rev.1916-20IMSLP	—	—	Orchestra	Classical	6
Siete canciones populares españolas, G. 40, nº 5: Nana	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, violin, Voice, Double Bass, Viola	Classical	9
Polo	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, violin, Voice, Vocal, Double Bass, Viola	Classical	11
Dance Of Terror	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, violin	Classical	8
Pantomime	—	—	—	Piano, violin, Viola	Classical	7
The Three-Cornered Hat, Scenes and Dances	—	—	—	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, percussion, Viola	Classical	17
Soneto A Cordoba	—	—	—	Voice High	Classical	4
Dance of the Miller's Wife (Danza de la Molinera)	—	—	—	Piano, Harp, Timpani, percussion	Classical	10
Danza Del Fin Del Dia	1914-15, rev.1916-20IMSLP	—	—	Orchestra	Classical	4
El Terror	1914-15, rev.1916-20IMSLP	—	—	Orchestra	Classical	4
Romance Del Pescador	1914-15, rev.1916-20IMSLP	—	—	Orchestra	Classical	5
El amor brujo: VIII. Danza ritual del fuego	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, violin, Viola	Classical	12
Siete canciones populares españolas, G. 40, nº 3: Asturiana	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, violin, Voice, Double Bass, Viola	Classical	10
Siete canciones populares españolas, G. 40	1914-15IMSLP	—	—	voice piano	Classical	5
El Sombrero de Tres Picos	1917-19IMSLP	—	—	Orchestra	Classical	5
El Retablo De Maese Pedro	—	—	—	Tenor, Horn, Baritone	Classical	4
Suite from "Three Cornered Hat"	1919IMSLP	—	—	violin	Classical	5
Falla: Four Spanish Pieces	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Fantasía baetica, G.55	1919IMSLP	—	—	Piano	Classical	5
Concerto for Harpsichord (or Piano), Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Violin and Cello	1923-26IMSLP	—	—	Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Clarinet	Classical	3
Fanfare pour une fete	1921IMSLP	—	—	—	Classical	3
Cuatro Piezas Españolas (Four Spanish Pieces)	1906-09IMSLP	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
Psyché	1924IMSLP	—	—	Harp, Cello, Flute, violin, Voice, Viola	Classical	3
Olas Gigantes	—	—	—	Piano, violin, Voice	Classical	2
Vals-capricho	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
Primera Danza Espanola	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	4
1. Introduction	—	—	—	Piano, Harp, Timpani, percussion	Classical	6
Montanesa	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
Homenaje Pour le tombeau de Debussy	1920 (August)IMSLP	—	—	—	Classical	3
[Unknown]	—	—	—	—	Classical	3
Song Of The Will O' The Wisp	—	—	—	—	Classical	2
Noches en los jardines de España	1909-16IMSLP	—	—	Piano, Harp, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Double Bass, Horn, Clarinet, Timpani, percussion, Viola	Classical	3
Seguidille	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Voice	Classical	3
Oracion De Las Madres Que Tienen A Sus Hijos En Brazos	—	—	—	Piano, violin, Voice	Classical	1
Tus Ojillos Negros	—	—	—	Piano, violin	Classical	2
Serenata	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	2

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 42025164. Portrait: Archivo Manuel de Falla, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.