Composer of the Week - Manuel de Falla
Donald Macleod explores the life of Manuel de Falla, from his Andalusian beginnings, to his final days in Argentina
Composer of the Week - Manuel de Falla - Episode 1
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946): 1/5. Donald Macleod explores the life of Manuel de Falla, focusing on his stay in Paris, where he met his mentors - Debussy, Ravel and Dukas.
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Composer of the Week - Manuel de Falla - Episode 2
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946): 2/5. Donald Macleod continues his exploration of Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, looking at the distinctively French influence his music adopted.
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Composer of the Week - Manuel de Falla - Episode 3
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946): 3/5. Donald Macleod focuses on how World War I gave Falla the chance to provide music for refugees in Spain including Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes.
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Composer of the Week - Manuel de Falla - Episode 4
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946): 4/5. Donald Macleod explains how after returning to Andalucia, Falla rejected the music of the region, preferring the music of Spain's historic past.
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Composer of the Week - Manuel de Falla - Episode 5
Manuel de Falla (1876-1946): 5/5. Donald Macleod explains how Falla was tempted to leave Granada by an offer to conduct a concert in Argentina, and chose to live out his days there.
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