De Falla Flashcards
When and where did De Falla die?
1946, Argentina.
When and where was De Falla born?
1876, Spain.
What era did De Falla live in?
The 20th century.
What type of composer was De Falla?
He was a Nationalistic composer; combining national Spanish folk music with dissonant chords of Debussy and Ravel.
What is a zarzuela?
A zarzuela is a light Spanish stage play or opera, of which De Falla composed many.
What does De Falla’s La Vida Breve mean and what is it’s connection to Danse Espagnol?
La Vida Breve translates to ‘life is short’ or ‘the brief life’. Danse Espagnol was transcribed from this opera by Fritz Kreisler to form a solo work.
How many works did De Falla compose?
1 opera, 2 ballets, one concerto, piano solos, vocal music, and an unfinished oratorio.
What contemporaries influenced De Falla?
Impressionists: Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Dukas.
What is De Falla’s style?
Passionate, expressive, energetic, rhythmic, colourful. Achieved a fusion of poetry, asceticism and ardour that represents the spirit of Spain.
Why did De Falla move to Argentina?
During the Second World War, Spanish dictator Francisco Franco enforced the rule that every man must either be a warrior or a farmer, leaving no jobs for musicians. Thus, with advice from other musicians, De Falla moved to Argentina to pursue his music career.
Who was De Falla influenced by at the early age of 17?
By a concert of Edvard Grieg’s works. He was also influenced by 16th-century Spanish church music, folk music and native opera.
