El amor brujo (Falla, Manuel de)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 act (13 numbers in final version)
Composition Year 1914-15, rev.1916-20
Genre Categories Ballets; Theatrical Works; For voice, orchestra; For voices with orchestra; Scores featuring the voice; Scores featuring the orchestra; Spanish language; For organ (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr); For piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For violin, piano (arr); For 2 players (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); For 2 flutes (arr); Scores featuring the flute (arr); For flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn (arr); Scores featuring the oboe (arr); Scores featuring the clarinet (arr); Scores featuring the bassoon (arr); Scores featuring the horn (arr); For 5 players (arr); For 4 guitars (arr); Scores featuring the guitar (arr); For 4 players (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 Complete Performance (EU)
#470531 - 56.46MB - 24:33 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/N/!N - 1731×⇩ - MP3 - Rgagnaux

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Rgagnaux (2017/5/9)

Performer Pages Walter Goehr (conductor)
Performers Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra
Publisher Info. Musical Masterpiece Society/Concert Hall, 1956
Gagnaux Collection
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Misc. Notes Recorded 1956
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 Complete Performance (EU)
#470788 - 56.26MB - 24:31 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/N/!N - 540×⇩ - MP3 - Rgagnaux

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Rgagnaux (2017/5/11)

Performer Pages Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (orchestra)
Ernest Ansermet (conductor)
Publisher Info. Decca Records, 1956
Gagnaux Collection
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Misc. Notes Recorded 1955, october, Victoria Hall Geneva
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 Complete recording (EU)
#533788 - 59.60MB - 26:02 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/N/!N - 192×⇩ - MP3 - Vangi

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Vangi (2018/7/29)

Performers Ines Rivadeneira (contralto) - Orchestre des Concerts de Madrid - dir. Jesus Arambarri
Publisher Info. Erato LDE 3192 – 1962
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Misc. Notes Téléchargement. Version masterisée.
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Revised version (ca.1920)

 Complete Score
#16745 - 14.71MB, 107 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/20/V - 44578×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2008/4/28)

Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1924. Plate J.W.C. 41.
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Parts

Revised version (ca.1920)

 Flute 1, 2/Piccolo
#557326 - 0.22MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 1450×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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Ezequiel Diz (2019/1/16)

⇒ 14 more: Oboe/English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/A) • Bassoon • Horn 1, 2 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭/A) • Timpani • Tubular Bells • Singer • Keyboard • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe/English Horn
#557327 - 0.12MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 1315×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Clarinet 1, 2 (B♭/A)
#557328 - 0.21MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 941×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Bassoon
#557329 - 0.07MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 672×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Horn 1, 2 (F)
#557330 - 0.17MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 839×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Trumpet 1, 2 (B♭/A)
#557331 - 0.12MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 931×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Timpani
#557332 - 0.06MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 625×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Tubular Bells
#557333 - 0.02MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 585×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Singer
#557334 - 0.06MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 410×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Keyboard
#557335 - 0.34MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 973×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Violins I
#557336 - 0.16MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 1115×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Violins II
#557337 - 0.17MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 610×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Violas
#557338 - 0.19MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 636×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Cellos
#557339 - 0.17MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 800×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Basses
#557340 - 0.10MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 613×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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Editor Ezequiel Diz (b. 1977)
Publisher. Info. Pablo, Borzone, 2019.
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 Flute 1
#491144 - 0.58MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/20/V - 842×⇩ - JacopoTore

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JacopoTore (2017/9/1)

Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1924. Plate J. & W.C. 41a.
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 Violins I
#38289 - 1.20MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/20*/V* - 5340×⇩ - Crazy-cello

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Crazy-cello (2009/8/29)

 Violins II
#38290 - 1.55MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/20*/V* - 2047×⇩ - Crazy-cello

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Crazy-cello (2009/8/29)

 Viole
#39015 - 1.68MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/20*/V* - 2212×⇩ - Crazy-cello

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Crazy-cello (2009/9/10)

Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, 1961.
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Misc. Notes Paste-ups from a full score.
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 Cello Solo Part (for auditions)
#379742 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/20/!N - 2452×⇩ - Cellofan

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Cellofan (2015/5/31)

Editor Orfeo Mandozzi
Publisher. Info. Vienna: Orfeo Mandozzi 2015
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Vocal Scores

Revised version (ca.1920)

 Complete Score
#16931 - 2.10MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7961×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2008/5/13)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1921. Plate J. & W.C. 9713.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Selections (Nos.6, 11)

For Organ (Besly)

 Complete Score (EU)
#532144 - 0.96MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/22/V - 573×⇩ - David Campbell

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David Campbell (2018/7/17)

Arranger Maurice Besly (1888-1945)
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1926. Plate J.W.C. 3036a-b.
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Misc. Notes 1. Romance del Pescador (#6 in Ballet)
2. Pantomima (#11 in Ballet)
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Selections (Nos.11, 5, 6)

For Piano

 Complete Score
#01251 - 0.56MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7896×⇩ - Schumann

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Schumann (2006/8/10)

Publisher. Info. Falla: Izbrannie pyesi
Moscow: Muzyka, n.d.(ca.1975). Plate 9200.
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Misc. Notes 1. Pantomima (#11 in Ballet)
2. Danza del Terror (#5 in Ballet)
3. Romance del Pescador (#6 in Ballet)
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Danza del Terror (No.5)

For Violin and Piano (Kochanski)

 Complete Score (EU)
#454007 - 1.13MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/30/V - 1551×⇩ - Afp0815

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 Violin Part (EU)
#454008 - 0.36MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/30/V - 1291×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2017/1/3)

Arranger Paul Kochanski (1887-1934)
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1934. Plate J.W.C. 373.
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Romance del Pescador (No.6)

For Piano (Composer)

 Complete Score
#366488 - 0.45MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1256×⇩ - Clarinetjo

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Clarinetjo (2015/2/22)

 Color cover
#366487 - 3.30MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 279×⇩ - Clarinetjo

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Clarinetjo (2015/2/22)

Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1922. Plate J. & W.C. 2100.
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Danza Ritual del Fuego (No.8)

For 2 Flutes (2nd doubling Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns and Double Bass (Clements)

 Complete Score
#625003 - 0.43MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 163×⇩ - PatrickC

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 Complete Parts
#625004 - 1.05MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 70×⇩ - PatrickC

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Arranger Patrick Clements (b. 1943)
Publisher. Info. Patrick Clements, 2017.
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For Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon and Horn (Sanchis)

 Complete Score and Parts
#472529 - 0.63MB, 14 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 2478×⇩ - Bachiana

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Bachiana (2012/1/16)

Arranger Salvador Sanchis
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For Violin and Piano (Kochanski)

 Complete Score (EU)
#454004 - 1.32MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/26/V - 2129×⇩ - Afp0815

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 Violin Part (EU)
#454005 - 0.35MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/26/V - 1530×⇩ - Afp0815

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Arranger Paul Kochanski (1887-1934)
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1930. Plate J.W.C. 367.
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For Piano (Composer)

 Complete Score
#360795 - 0.51MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2654×⇩ - Jurabe

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Jurabe (2015/1/13)

 Complete Score
#02920 - 1.27MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17018×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2007/1/01)

Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1921. Plate J.W.C. 2093.
Reprinted Madrid: Unión Musical Española, n.d.
London: Chester, n.d.(after 1980). Plate CH 2093.
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Misc. Notes #360795 - From the uploader's family archives. Is also a reprint (without the threatening copyright notice) but printed in Spain by UME. It being the composer's own arrangement is not really specified.
#02920 - Appears to have been scanned from a recent printing.
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For Piano (Kędra)

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#664176 - 3.67MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/C*/39* - 13×⇩ - JacopoTore

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Arranger Władysław Kędra (1918-1968)
Publisher. Info. Krakow: Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne, 1991. Plate PWM-6385.
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Pantomima (No.11)

For Violin and Piano (Kochanski)

 Complete Score (EU)
#454009 - 0.69MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/27/V - 826×⇩ - Afp0815

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 Violin Part (EU)
#454010 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/27/V - 640×⇩ - Afp0815

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Arranger Paul Kochanski (1887-1934)
Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1931. Plate J.W.C. 369.
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Ballet-pantomime (Nos.1-10)

For 4 Guitars (Hoogewerf)

 Complete Score
#474738 - 0.62MB, 36 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 940×⇩ - Wim Hoogewerf

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⇒ 4 more: Guitar 1 • Guitar 2 • Guitar 3 • Guitar 4

 Guitar 1
#474739 - 0.23MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 152×⇩ - Wim Hoogewerf

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 Guitar 2
#474740 - 0.25MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 120×⇩ - Wim Hoogewerf

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 Guitar 3
#474741 - 0.22MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 117×⇩ - Wim Hoogewerf

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 Guitar 4
#474742 - 0.21MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 119×⇩ - Wim Hoogewerf

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Arranger Wim Hoogewerf (b. 1956)
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Free Recordings

Revised version
Danza Ritual del Fuego (Ritual Fire Dance) and Pantomima (Pantomime) - for Orchestra
Danza Ritual del Fuego (Ritual Fire Dance) - Piano arrangement

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General Information

Work Title El Amor Brujo
Alternative. Title L'Amour Sorcier / Love the Magician . Ballet in one act. (Sometimes also called a pantomime.)
Composer Falla, Manuel de
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IMF 1
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 act
Original version – "Gitanería" (1915)
  • Scene I
1. Introducción y escena
2. Canción del amor dolido
3. Sortilegio
4. Danza del fin del día (Danza del Fuego in the ballet)
5. Escena (El amor vulgar) (omitted in ballet)
6. Romance del pescador
7. Intermedio (Pantomima in ballet)
  • Scene II
8. Introducción (El fuego fatuo) (omitted in ballet)
9. Escena (El terror) (largely omitted in ballet)
10. Danza del fuego fatuo (Danza del Terror in ballet)
11. Interludio (Alucinaciones)
12. Canción del fuego fatuo
13. Conjuro para reconquistar el amor perdido (omitted in ballet)
14. Escena (El amor popular) (omitted in ballet)
15. Danza y canción de la bruja fingida (Danza y canción del juego de amor in ballet)
16. Final (Las campanas del amanecer)
Revised version – "Ballet-pantomime" (ca.1920)
  1. Introduccion y Escena / Introduction et Scène - orchestra
  2. En la Cueva (La Noche) / Chez les Gitanes (La Veillée) - orchestra
  3. Canción del Amor Dolido / Chanson du Chagrin d'Amour - voice and orchestra
  4. El Aparecido / Le Revenant - orchestra
  5. Danza del Terror / Danse de la Frayeur - orchestra
  6. El Circulo Mágico (Romance del Pescador) / Le Cercle Magique (Récit du Pècheur) - orchestra
  7. A Media Noche, Los Sortilegios / Minuit, Les Sortilèges - orchestra
  8. Danza Ritual del Fuego / Danse Rituelle du Feu - orchestra
  9. Escena / Scène - orchestra
  10. Canción del Fuego Fatuo / Chanson du Feu Follet - voice and orchestra
  11. Pantomima / Pantomime - orchestra
  12. Danza del Juego de Amor / Danse du Jeu d'Amour - voice and orchestra
  13. Final: Las Campanas del Amanecer / Les Cloches du Matin - orchestra
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1914-15, rev.1916-20
First Performance. 1915-04-15 in Madrid, Teatro Lara (original version)
Pastora Imperio (Candelas), José Moreno Ballesteros (conductor)

1925-05-22 in Paris, Théâtre du Trianon-Lyrique (revised version)

Antonia Mercé "La Argentina" (Candelas); Vicente Escudero (Carmelo);
George Wague (the Ghost); Manuel de Falla (conductor)
First Publication. 1921 (piano red.)
1924 (full score)
Librettist Gregorio Martínez Sierra (1881-1947)
Language Spanish
Dedication Pastora Imperio
Average DurationAvg. Duration 34 minutes (original version)
23 minutes (revised version)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation voice, chamber orchestra (original) ; voice, orchestra (revised)
  • Original version
Voice and Chamber orchestra
flute (piccolo), oboe, horn, cornet, bells, piano, strings.
  • Revised version
Voice (mezzo-soprano) and Orchestra
2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), oboe (also English horn), 2 clarinets, bassoon
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, percussion, piano, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
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Versions

  • 1915 - Gitanería in one act and two scenes. Voice, actors/dancers, chamber orchestra
1916 - Voice and orchestra (concert arrangement)
1917 - Voice and small orchestra (concert arrangement)
  • 1920 - Ballet pantomime in one act. Voice, dancers, orchestra

Copyright Status (USA)

The piano reduction (pub. 1921) and excerpts from it are Public Domain in the USA.
The full score (pub. 1924) is copyright in the US until Jan. 1, 2020.


See Also
List of Intermediate Piano Repertoire
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