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The piece reflects Falla’s international links. The text by [[Georges Jean-Aubry]], who worked for Falla’s London publisher, is in French. It can also be seen as part of a [[Neoclassicism (music)|neoclassical]] phase in the composer’s work, like for example the [[Harpsichord Concerto (Falla)|harpsichord concerto]]. Apart from choosing a classical subject for the text, Falla uses a musical style which references 18th-century music. Apparently, Falla imagined a performance in the 18th century in which the classical story is told in the ”Peinador de la Reina” (Queen’s Dressing Room), a location in the Alhambra.<ref name=”Ideal”>{{Cite news |last=Muñoz |first=José Antonio |date=January 2026 |title=”Psyché”, el capricho de Falla, cumple 100 años |url=https://www.ideal.es/culturas/psyche-capricho-falla-cumple-100-anos-20260102003244-nt.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ideal.es%2Fculturas%2Fpsyche-capricho-falla-cumple-100-anos-20260102003244-nt.ht |access-date=January 4, 2026 |work=Ideal |language=Spanish}}</ref> |
The piece reflects Falla’s international links. The text by [[Georges Jean-Aubry]], who worked for Falla’s London publisher, is in French. It can also be seen as part of a [[Neoclassicism (music)|neoclassical]] phase in the composer’s work, like for example the [[Harpsichord Concerto (Falla)|harpsichord concerto]]. Apart from choosing a classical subject for the text, Falla uses a musical style which references 18th-century music. Apparently, Falla imagined a performance in the 18th century in which the classical story is told in the ”Peinador de la Reina” (Queen’s Dressing Room), a location in the Alhambra.<ref name=”Ideal”>{{Cite news |last=Muñoz |first=José Antonio |date=January 2026 |title=”Psyché”, el capricho de Falla, cumple 100 años |url=https://www.ideal.es/culturas/psyche-capricho-falla-cumple-100-anos-20260102003244-nt.html?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ideal.es%2Fculturas%2Fpsyche-capricho-falla-cumple-100-anos-20260102003244-nt.ht |access-date=January 4, 2026 |work=Ideal |language=Spanish}}</ref> |
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The work was composed in Granada, where the composer had settled. It was first performed in 1925 in Barcelona’s [[Palau de la Música Catalana]]. The composer directed the small ensemble: |
The work was composed in Granada, where the composer had settled. It was first performed in 1925 in Barcelona’s [[Palau de la Música Catalana]]. The composer directed the small ensemble: |
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* Singer: María Josepa Regnard. |
* Singer: María Josepa Regnard. |
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* Cellist: Segismundo Romero |
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Latest revision as of 18:02, 29 January 2026
Psyché is a 1924 work by the Spanish composer Manuel de Falla. It is scored for voice and chamber ensemble.
The piece reflects Falla’s international links. The text by Georges Jean-Aubry, who worked for Falla’s London publisher, is in French. It can also be seen as part of a neoclassical phase in the composer’s work, like for example the harpsichord concerto. Apart from choosing a classical subject for the text, Falla uses a musical style which references 18th-century music. Apparently, Falla imagined a performance in the 18th century in which the classical story is told in the Peinador de la Reina (Queen’s Dressing Room), a location in the Alhambra.[1]
The work was composed in Granada, where the composer had settled. It was first performed in 1925 in Barcelona’s Palau de la Música Catalana as part of a concert performed by the Orquesta Betica de camara de Sevilla.[2] The composer directed the small ensemble:
- Singer: María Josepa Regnard.
- Cellist: Segismundo Romero
Psyché was published by J. & W. Chester, Ltd. in 1927.
