La vida breve is the first great work by Manuel de Falla, not only on account of the brilliance of his achievement, but also because in this score the powerful musical personality of the composer shines through. It introduces an orchestral scope that was previously unheard of in Hispanic musical theatre; there are direct references to folklore; there is the very remarkable role of the choir, and the incredible ability to evoke the magic of the AlbaicÃn in Granada. The idea of the story came to Falla when he read, in the periodical Blanco y Negro, a short poem of clear social content, written by Carlos FernÃ¡ndez-Shaw, which would become the heart of the libretto. 'I am filled with emotion at the prospect of releasing this disc, because for all Spanish conductors Manuel de Falla's La vida breve is the highpoint of Spanish opera and a fundamental work in our repertoire.' (Juanjo Mena)

Tracklist:

La Vida Breve, Act I: ¡ah, Ande La Tarea, Que Hay Que Trabajar!
La Vida Breve, Act I: ¡abuela, ¡no Viene!
La Vida Breve, Act I: ¡ah, Ande La Tarea, Que Hay Que Trabajar!
La Vida Breve, Act I: ¡salud!
La Vida Breve, Act I: ¡paco! ¡paco!
La Vida Breve, Act I: ¡paco! ¡paco! ¡siempre Juntos!
La Vida Breve, Act I: Intermezzo
La Vida Breve, Act II: ¡olé! ¡olé Ya!
La Vida Breve, Act II: Danza Española No. 1
La Vida Breve, Act II: ¡allí Está!
La Vida Breve, Act II: ¿no Te Dije?
La Vida Breve, Act II: ¡no Llores, Abuela!
La Vida Breve, Act II: Intermezzo
La Vida Breve, Act II: Danza Española No. 2
La Vida Breve, Act II: ¡carmela Mía!
La Vida Breve, Act II: ¡qué Gracia!

UPC: 095115203224
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 3.1.19
Format: CD

Falla / Herrera / Bbc Philharmonic - Vide Breve (CD)