Regarded as the greatest Spanish composer of the 20th century, Manuel De Falla (1876-1946) had a distinctively nationalistic style. His Andalusian influences are clearly seen in his ballet ElAmorBrujo, which is often praised for its originality, while at the same time preserving the beauty of the Andalusian folk themes.

The libretto was written by Gregorio Mart nez Sierra, and the ballet wasfirstpublished in 1915. The composer issued several revisions during ...