Manuel de Falla
Orchestral Works
Orchestral Works
Marta Senn, soprano
Julianne Baird, soprano
Rafael Puyana: harpsichord
Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, conducted by Eduardo Mata. Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) is the composer who came closest of all Spanish composers to what is called the Cante jondo , the essence of flamenco and the supreme expression of the Andalusian musical spirit. His music is raw, overtly emotional but also exquisitely refined, without fashionable romantic embellishments, of superficial couleur locale . This set brings together his most important orchestral music, the complete opera La Vida Breve, the ballet music of El amor brujo, the fascinating and seductive 7 popular Spanish folk songs , Master Peters Puppet Show, the fascinating Harpsichord Concerto, and the symphonic poem Psyche. Contents
La Vida breve
El amor brujo
7 popular spanish folk songs
El sombrero de tres picos
Master Peters puppet show
Harpsichord Concerto
Psyche. 3 CD set