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Spanish composer (–)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Falla and the second or maternal family name is Matheu.

Manuel de Falla y Matheu (Spanish pronunciation:[maˈnweldeˈfaʎa], 23 November &#;&#; 14 November ) was a Spanish composer and pianist.

Along with Isaac Albéniz, Francisco Tárrega, and Enrique Granados, he was one of Spain's most important musicians of the first half of the 20th century. He has a claim to being Spain's greatest composer of the 20th century, although the number of pieces he composed was relatively modest.

Biography

Falla was born Manuel María de los Dolores Falla y Matheu in Cádiz. He was the son of José María Falla, a Valencian, and María Jesús Matheu, from Catalonia.

In he continued his piano lessons with Alejandro Odero and learned the techniques of harmony and counterpoint from Enrique Broca.

At age 15 he became interested in literature and journalism and founded the literary