de Falla, Manuel

Manuel de Falla was born in Cádiz in 1876 and died in Alta Gracia in 1946. Manuel de Falla was a Spanish composer and pianist. Together with Isaac Albéniz, Francisco Tárrega, and Enrique Granados, he was one of the most significant Spanish musicians of the first half of the 20th century. He is considered Spain's greatest 20th-century composer, even though the number of pieces he composed was relatively modest. Through recordings and performances, this music continues to be introduced to new generations around the world. Recordings and performances continue to make this music easily accessible to new generations worldwide. His distinctive musical legacy lives on.