Ritual Fire Dance and Other Works for Solo Piano

by Manuel de Falla

This compact, attractive compilation of Falla's all-time favorites for piano is headed by the world-famous "Ritual Fire Dance" from the theater piece El amor brujo (Love, the sorcerer). Inspired mostly by Gypsy folk music of Andalusia, Falla's music takes on the fire and pathos of his native land. This volume also includes the stirring "Pantomime" from El amor brujo, three dances from El sombrero de tres picos (The three-cornered hat), the evocative "Four Spanish Pieces," and the enchanting "Homenaje" — an exceptional sampling of great music for piano.

80 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

1876-1946