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 4 guitars (arr); Scores featuring the guitar (arr); For 4 players (arr); 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 flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn (arr); Scores featuring the flute (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)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 8. Danza ritual del fuego
#742342 - 0.00MB - ? -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 25/!N/45 - 1452×⇩ - PDF - Sallen112

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 11. Pantomoma
#742343 - 0.00MB - ? -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 25/!N/45 - 277×⇩ - PDF - Sallen112

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Sallen112 (2021/11/3)

Performer Pages University of Chicago Orchestra (orchestra)
Angel Gil-Ordoñez (conductor)
Publisher Info. Chicago: University of Chicago Orchestra, 2010.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Recorded March 6, 2010 in Mandel Hall. From archive.org
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 8. Dança ritual do fogo (EU)
#746310 - 9.15MB - 4:00 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/68/C - 182×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/11/21)

Performer Pages Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal de São Paulo (orchestra)
Edoardo de Guarnieri (conductor)
Publisher Info. Concertos Matinais, Vol.3
Mercedes-Benz, 1963.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Instituto Piano Brasileiro
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For Piano

 Danse rituelle du feu (EU)
#716327 - 5.99MB - 3:47 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/30/V - 403×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Performer Pages Myra Hess (piano)
Publisher Info. Columbia, 1929. 50149-D.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Revised version (ca.1920)

 Complete Score
#742347 - 14.71MB, 107 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 25/V/45 - 391×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2021/11/3)

Publisher. Info. London: J. & W. Chester, Ltd., 1924. Plate J.W.C. 41.
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 Pantomina
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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/!N/45 - 2938×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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⇒ 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/!N/45 - 2952×⇩ - 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/!N/45 - 2002×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Bassoon
#557329 - 0.07MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1388×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Horn 1, 2 (F)
#557330 - 0.17MB, 23 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1863×⇩ - 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/!N/45 - 2154×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Timpani
#557332 - 0.06MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1348×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Tubular Bells
#557333 - 0.02MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1259×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Singer
#742348 - 0.06MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 25/!N/45 - 362×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Keyboard
#557335 - 0.34MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 2048×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Violins I
#557336 - 0.16MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 2196×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Violins II
#557337 - 0.17MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1333×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Violas
#557338 - 0.19MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1422×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Cellos
#557339 - 0.17MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1690×⇩ - Ezequiel Diz

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 Basses
#557340 - 0.10MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1279×⇩ - 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/V/45 - 870×⇩ - 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 (-) - V/V/V - 5418×⇩ - 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 (-) - V/V/V - 2103×⇩ - Crazy-cello

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Crazy-cello (2009/8/29)

 Violas
#39015 - 1.68MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2263×⇩ - Crazy-cello

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Crazy-cello (2009/9/10)

Publisher. Info. Moscow: Muzgiz, 1961.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Paste-ups from a full score.
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 Cello Solo Part (for auditions)
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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
#742349 - 2.10MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 25/V/45 - 61×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2021/11/3)

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

Selections

For 4 Guitars (Hoogewerf)

 Complete Score (Nos.1-10)
#474738 - 0.62MB, 36 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 1438×⇩ - 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/45 - 222×⇩ - Hoogewerf

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 Guitar 2
#474740 - 0.25MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 209×⇩ - Hoogewerf

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 Guitar 3
#474741 - 0.22MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 165×⇩ - Hoogewerf

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 Guitar 4
#474742 - 0.21MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 165×⇩ - Hoogewerf

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Arranger Wim Hoogewerf (b. 1956)
Publisher. Info. Wim Hoogewerf
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For Organ (Besly)

 Complete Score (Nos.6, 11)
#532144 - 0.96MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/45 - 694×⇩ - David Campbell

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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 Romance del Pescador (#6 in Ballet), Pantomima (#11 in Ballet)
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For Piano

 Complete Score (Nos.11, 5, 6)
#01251 - 0.56MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/45 - 8028×⇩ - 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 (CA)
#454007 - 1.13MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/30/45 - Afp0815

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 Violin Part (CA)
#454008 - 0.36MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/30/45 - Afp0815

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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/45 - 1329×⇩ - 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/45 - 284×⇩ - 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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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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Danza Ritual del Fuego (No.8)

For 12 Winds and Double Bass (Clements)

 Complete Score
#625003 - 0.43MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 592×⇩ - PatrickC

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 Complete Parts
#625004 - 1.05MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/45 - 255×⇩ - PatrickC

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Arranger Patrick Clements (b. 1943)
Publisher. Info. Patrick Clements, 2017.
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Misc. Notes 2 Flutes (2nd also Piccolo), 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 4 Horns and Double Bass
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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/45 - 3229×⇩ - Bachiana

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Bachiana (2012/1/16)

Arranger Salvador Sanchis
Publisher. Info. Salvador Sanchis
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For Violin and Piano (Kochanski)

 Complete Score (CA)
#454004 - 1.32MB, 15 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/26/45 - Afp0815

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 Violin Part (CA)
#454005 - 0.35MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/26/45 - 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
#742350 - 0.51MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 25/V/45 - 75×⇩ - Jurabe

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 Complete Score
#742351 - 1.27MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - 25/V/45 - 45×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2021/11/3)

Arranger Composer
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 #742350 - 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.
#742351 - Appears to have been scanned from a recent printing.
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 Complete Score
#664176 - 3.67MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - C*/C*/45 - 79×⇩ - JacopoTore

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Editor 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 (CA)
#454009 - 0.69MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/27/45 - Afp0815

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 Violin Part (CA)
#454010 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/27/45 - 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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Free Recordings

Complete (Revised version, 1920)
Danza Ritual del Fuego (arr. piano)

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General Information

Work Title El Amor Brujo
Alternative. Title
Composer Falla, Manuel de
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IMF 1
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 1 act
Gitanería (Original version, 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)
Ballet-pantomime (Revised version, 1920)
  1. Introduccion y Escena
  2. En la Cueva (La Noche)
  3. Canción del Amor Dolido (voice and orchestra)
  4. El Aparecido
  5. Danza del Terror
  6. El Circulo Mágico (Romance del Pescador)
  7. A Media Noche, Los Sortilegios
  8. Danza Ritual del Fuego
  9. Escena
  10. Canción del Fuego Fatuo (voice and orchestra)
  11. Pantomima
  12. Danza del Juego de Amor (voice and orchestra)
  13. Final: Las Campanas del Amanecer
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)
Orchestra, Manuel de Falla (conductor)
First Publication. 1921 (piano red.)
1924 (full score)
Copyright Information Although purely instrumental selections and arrangements are permitted for this piece items
containing any text by the author(s) listed below cannot be added to the main server until
January 1, 2025. Items with text first published before 1928 or otherwise confirmed as public domain
in the United States can be uploaded to the USA server only.
Librettist Gregorio Martínez Sierra (1881-1947)
María de la O Lejárraga (1874-1974)
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)
InstrDetail
Original version
flute (piccolo), oboe, horn, cornet, bells, piano, strings.

Revised version

2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), oboe (also English horn), 2 clarinets, bassoon
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, percussion, piano, strings
External Links Wikipedia article
Original Version
Extra Information María Martínez Sierra (1874-1974) is supposedly the co-author of her husband Gregorio's libretto, first published in 1915. This seems to be a favorite stunt of publishers lately. No credit of any kind for María appears on the printed scores, naturally.

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