Manuel de Falla

About

One of the most influential musicians of the early 20th century. He wrote the famous ballet "El amor brujo" in 1915.

Before Fame

He attended an Edvard Grieg concert when he was fifteen years old, and it inspired him to pursue music.

Trivia

His face was immortalized on Spain's 100-peseta bank note.

Family Life

His mother and his grandfather were his first music teachers.

Associated With

He was heavily influenced by Claude Debussy's compositions.