Madrid
Kate Molleson explores Spanish composer Manuel de Falla's life in five cities. As he turns twenty, Falla travels to Madrid, where he meets a new mentor.
Manuel de Falla was one of the most influential Spanish composers of the early 20th century. He lived a long life but he composed relatively little; his compositions could be listed on a single sheet of paper. Throughout his long life, Manuel de Falla saw a lot of the world and called several cities his home: Cádiz, where he was born; Madrid, where he got his start; Paris, where he was mentored by Dukas and Debussy; Granada, where he composed most of his notable works; and Alta Gracia, where he spent his final years.
Kate Molleson follows Manuel de Falla to Madrid, where he meets a new mentor, is unlucky in love, and has his first taste of success.
Serenata
Benita Meshulam, piano
Homenajes: V. Pedrelliana
BBC Philharmonic
Juan José Mena, conductor
La Vida Breve: Act I (extract)
Nancy Fabiola Herrera, mezzo-soprano
Aquiles Machado, tenor
Cristina Faus, mezzo-soprano
José Antonio López, baritone
Raquel Lojendio, soprano
Josep Miquel Ramon, baritone
BBC Philharmonic
Juanjo Mena, conductor
Serenata Andaluza
Benita Meshulam, piano
Nocturno
Benita Meshulam, piano
Cancion
Benita Meshulam, piano
Produced by Alice McKee for BBC Audio Wales & West
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- Tue 24 Nov 202616:00BBC Radio 3
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