Manuel de Falla
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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.