Composer

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Manuel de Falla

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Compose Date

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1917 - 1919

Average_duration

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36:39

Movement_count

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11

Movement ....

El Sombrero de tres picos (The Three-Cornered Hat) is a ballet composed by Manuel de Falla in 1917. The plot of the ballet is based on a Spanish folk tale about a miller who tries to seduce the wife of the local magistrate. The ballet is set in a small Spanish village and features a cast of colorful characters, including the miller, the magistrate, his wife, and a group of villagers. The ballet is divided into two acts, each with several movements. The first act opens with a lively dance by the villagers, followed by the entrance of the magistrate and his wife. The miller then enters and tries to seduce the magistrate's wife, but she rebuffs him. The act ends with a dance by the villagers. The second act opens with a solo dance by the miller, followed by a dance by the magistrate and his wife. The miller then tries to seduce the magistrate's wife again, but this time he is caught by the magistrate. The act ends with a dance by the villagers and a final confrontation between the miller and the magistrate. The music of El Sombrero de tres picos is characterized by its use of Spanish folk melodies and rhythms. Falla was inspired by the music of Andalusia, the region of Spain where he was born, and he incorporated elements of flamenco and other traditional styles into the score. The music is also notable for its use of percussion, including castanets, tambourines, and drums. El Sombrero de tres picos premiered in London in 1919, with choreography by Léonide Massine and sets and costumes by Pablo Picasso. The ballet was a critical and popular success, and it helped to establish Falla as one of the leading composers of his generation. The ballet has since been performed by many companies around the world, and it remains one of Falla's most popular works.

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