Manuel de Falla : His Life and Music

Nancy Lee Harper

ISBN 10: 0810854171 / ISBN 13: 9780810854178

Published by Scarecrow Press, 2005

About this Item

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Drawing extensively on primary sources, this study in three parts provides a detailed biography, examines the most prominent aspects of Falla's character as they pertained to his relationships with other composers and his own music, and sheds light on his creative process as a composer through examination of many of his works with reference to original scores and correspondence, many of which are published here for the first time. A chronological photo section rounds out this offering of great significance for music teachers and students as well as those with an interest in Spanish culture.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Manuel de Falla : His Life and Music
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0810854171
• ISBN 13: 9780810854178
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 240W x 161H x 34D millimeters 240 millimeters width by 161 millimeters height by 34 millimeters depth
• Weight: 975 grams

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Synopsis

Harper aims to provide readers with a deeper, more accurate understanding of Falla's creative process by drawing from a complete array of rare, authentic sources including Falla's own personal library, valuable sketch material, and the more than 20,000 pieces of correspondence maintained in Granada, Spain by the Manuel de Falla Archive.

The book is arranged in three sections. The first part of the book, organized according to Falla's geographical stays, attempts to clarify certain aspects of Falla's life that have to date been ambiguous or unknown. The second section engages various prominent aspects of Falla's character, such as his relationship with his European contemporaries. In this second section, significant collaborations with prestigious Falla specialists - Louis Jambou, Michael Christofordis, and Chris Collins - have greatly enhanced the dimension of the topics addressed. The book's final section attempts to introduce readers to the most recent information available. It is generously illustrated with manuscript examples and is organized according to the stylistic classifications of the Manuel de Falla Archive's Musical Director, which greatly assist in clarifying the development of Falla's creative process. A chronologically-arranged photo section rounds out this offering that will be of great significance to music students and teachers, as well as those with an interest in Spanish culture.

About the Author

Nancy Lee Harper is Associate Professor of piano with aggregation at the Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal.