Manuel de Falla

Manuel María de los Dolores Clemente Ramón del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Falla y Matheu was a Spanish composer, poet, pianist, and musician. Born on November 23, 1876, he died on November 14, 1946, in Alta Gracia. He was educated at the Madrid Royal Conservatory and studied under José Tragó and Felip Pedrell.

Falla’s notable works include *El amor brujo*, *The Three-Cornered Hat*, *Fantasía Bética*, and *El retablo de maese Pedro*. His musical output spans 36 works, primarily in the classical music and orchestra genres. He performed on the organ and piano.

A member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando, Falla received the Knight of the Legion of Honour. He spoke and wrote in Spanish and German.