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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1916 - 1917

Average_duration

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40:31

Movement_count

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2

Movement ....

"El Corregidor y la molinera" is a ballet composed by Manuel de Falla in 1917. The plot of the ballet is based on a popular Spanish folktale about a corrupt magistrate, or corregidor, who falls in love with a beautiful miller's wife, or molinera. The corregidor uses his power to try to seduce the molinera, but she resists his advances and instead falls in love with a handsome young man, the molinero. The corregidor becomes jealous and tries to have the molinero arrested, but the townspeople come to his defense and the corregidor is ultimately punished for his misdeeds. The ballet is divided into three movements, each of which corresponds to a different act in the story. The first movement, "Introduction and Scene," sets the stage for the story and introduces the main characters. The second movement, "Dance of the Corregidor," features a solo dance by the corrupt magistrate as he tries to seduce the molinera. The third movement, "Final Dance," is a lively and celebratory dance that accompanies the resolution of the story. One of the most notable characteristics of "El Corregidor y la molinera" is its use of traditional Spanish music and dance forms. Falla was deeply influenced by the folk music of his native Andalusia, and he incorporated elements of flamenco, fandango, and other regional styles into the ballet's score. The music is characterized by its rhythmic complexity and its use of unconventional harmonies and scales. "El Corregidor y la molinera" premiered in Madrid in 1917, with choreography by Léonide Massine and sets and costumes by Pablo Picasso. The ballet was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it helped to establish Falla as one of the leading composers of his generation. Today, "El Corregidor y la molinera" is considered a classic of Spanish ballet and a testament to Falla's unique musical vision.

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