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Falla, Manuel de

Falla, Manuel de, FAH yuh or FAH lyah, mah NWEHL deh (1876-1946), was a Spanish composer who gained international recognition for his success in developing a modern Spanish style of music. He based many of his compositions on Spanish folklore, folk music, and literary traditions. His best-known work, the music for the ballet The Three-Cornered Hat (1919), is based on popular folk music. More »

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Albeniz, Isaac

Albeniz, ahl BAY nees or ahl VAY neeth, Isaac (1860-1909), a Spanish composer and pianist, was... More >>

Falla, Manuel de

Falla, Manuel de, FAH yuh or FAH lyah, mah NWEHL deh (1876-1946), was a Spanish composer who... More >>

Granados, Enrique

Granados, grah NAH thohs, Enrique (1867-1916), a Spanish pianist and composer, became known for... More >>