Manuel de Falla's 150th Birth Anniversary Sparks International Cultural Program for 2026
In 2026, the Año Falla initiative will be launched to commemorate composer Manuel de Falla, marking both the 150th anniversary of his birth and the 80th anniversary of his death. The program, revealed at the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid, aims to foster collaboration to promote Falla's legacy. Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun highlighted the opportunity to revisit Falla's contributions. Kicking off internationally on April 17, pianist Javier Perianes will perform in Bougival, near Paris. The Orquesta Nacional de España and Orquesta Ciudad de Granada will also participate in various performances. An exhibition in Granada will compare Falla's legacy with modern art, while academic conferences will explore his influence on music. Additionally, over 23,300 documents have been cataloged on the Portal de Archivos Españoles, improving access to Falla's network.
Key facts
- The Año Falla program launches in 2026 for Manuel de Falla's 150th birth and 80th death anniversaries.
- The program was presented at the Auditorio Nacional de Música in Madrid with Minister of Culture Ernest Urtasun.
- Pianist Javier Perianes inaugurates the program on April 17 in Bougival, near Paris.
- Orchestras like Orquesta Nacional de España and Orquesta Ciudad de Granada will perform Falla's works throughout the year.
- An exhibition in Granada, Manuel de Falla. Una mirada actual, dialogues his legacy with contemporary art.
- A documentary exhibition, Manuel de Falla esencial, will tour from Granada to Madrid.
- International conferences in Madrid and Granada will study Falla's impact and archival conservation.
- Over 23,300 correspondence documents have been digitized on PARES by the Ministry of Culture and Fundación Archivo Manuel de Falla.
Entities
Artists
- Manuel de Falla
- Javier Perianes
- Ernest Urtasun
Institutions
- Auditorio Nacional de Música
- Ministerio de Cultura
- Orquesta Nacional de España
- Orquesta Ciudad de Granada
- Fundación Archivo Manuel de Falla
- Portal de Archivos Españoles (PARES)
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain
- Bougival
- Paris
- France
- Granada