Manuel de Falla

Summary

Manuel de Falla is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Cádiz^[2]. He was born on November 23, 1876^[3]. He passed away in Alta Gracia^[4]. He died on November 14, 1946^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], poet^[7], and pianist^[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 51 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• Manuel de Falla was born in Cádiz^[2].
• Manuel de Falla died in Alta Gracia^[4].
• Manuel de Falla was born on November 23, 1876^[3].
• Manuel de Falla died on November 14, 1946^[5].
• Manuel de Falla is buried at crypt of the Cadiz Cathedral^[10].
• Manuel de Falla held citizenship in Spain^[11].
• Manuel de Falla worked as a composer^[6].
• Manuel de Falla worked as a poet^[7].
• Manuel de Falla worked as a pianist^[8].
• Manuel de Falla's field of work was performing arts^[12].
• Manuel de Falla held the position of Q135599084^[13].
• Manuel de Falla held the position of Q135939092^[14].
• Manuel de Falla's education included a stint at Madrid Royal Conservatory^[15].
• A notable work attributed to Manuel de Falla is El amor brujo^[16].
• A notable work attributed to Manuel de Falla is The Three-Cornered Hat^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Manuel de Falla is Fantasía Bética^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Manuel de Falla is El retablo de maese Pedro^[19].
• A notable work attributed to Manuel de Falla is Harpsichord Concerto^[20].
• Manuel de Falla received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[21].
• Manuel de Falla received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise^[22].
• Manuel de Falla received the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music^[23].
• Manuel de Falla was a member of Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando^[24].
• Manuel de Falla was a member of National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina)^[25].
• Manuel de Falla is recorded as male^[26].
• Manuel de Falla's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: ES^[29]

• Began / founded: 1876-11-23^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1946-11-14^[31]

• Genre(s): classical^[32]

• Community tags: classical, composer, spanish composer^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 17268036-f51c-427c-a8a2-241fac69d39f^[34]

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Origins and Family

Manuel de Falla's place of birth was Cádiz^[2]. He was born on November 23, 1876^[3].

Education

Manuel de Falla's education included a stint at Madrid Royal Conservatory^[15]. Studied under José Tragó^[35], a pianist^[36], 1857–1934^[37], of Spain^[38]; Felip Pedrell^[39], a composer^[40], 1841–1922^[41], of Spain^[42]; Alejandro Odero^[43]; and Enrique Broca^[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], poet^[7], and pianist^[8]. Manuel de Falla's field of work was performing arts^[12]. Positions held include Q135599084^[13] and Q135939092^[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include El amor brujo^[16], a ballet^[45]; The Three-Cornered Hat^[17], a dance choreography^[46]; Fantasía Bética^[18], a musical work/composition^[47], founded in 1919^[48]; El retablo de maese Pedro^[19], a dramatico-musical work^[49]; and Harpsichord Concerto^[20], a musical work/composition^[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[21], a grade of an order^[51], in France^[52]; Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise^[22], a grade of an order^[53], in Spain^[54]; and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music^[23], an award^[55].

Death and Burial

Manuel de Falla died on November 14, 1946^[5]. He passed away in Alta Gracia^[4]. Burial took place at crypt of the Cadiz Cathedral^[10].

Why It Matters

Manuel de Falla has Wikipedia articles in 51 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

FAQs

Where was Manuel de Falla born?

Manuel de Falla's place of birth was Cádiz^[2].

Where did Manuel de Falla die?

Manuel de Falla passed away in Alta Gracia^[4].

What did Manuel de Falla do for work?

Manuel de Falla worked as composer^[6], poet^[7], and pianist^[8].

Where did Manuel de Falla go to school?

Manuel de Falla was educated at Madrid Royal Conservatory^[15].

What awards did Manuel de Falla receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[21], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise^[22], and Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music^[23].