Manuel de Falla (1876 – 1946)
Danza Ritual de Fuego - from the ballet «El Amor Brujo»
Carlo Balmelli – Transcription for wind orchestra
Duration | ca. 4' |
Grade | 4.5 |
Item No. | SWB51 |
De Falla worked in 1914 on the one-act ballet “El Amor Brujo”, which was originally known under the name “Ginateria” (gypsy music), designed for fourteen musicians and a dance group that was premiered in Madrid. Sadly, this premiere was unsuccessful, causing the composer to fundamentally reinvent his work. De Falla shortened the ballet, removed the spoken dialogues and used three short pieces for Mezzo-soprano. In this presentation, the ballet then had hoped for success. At centre stage is the young woman Candela, who is haunted by the spirit of her dead lover whenever she wants to be with her new lover. All incantations and fire dances cannot help. Yet when Candela’s friend agrees to get involved with the spirit, calmness returns.
full score
piccolo
flute 1,2
oboe 1,2
solo clarinet Bb 1,2
bassoon 1,2
horn F 1,2
horn F 3,4
trumpet Bb 1,2
cornet Bb 1,2
trombone 1,2
bass trombone
timpani
triangle
cymbals, bass drum
harp
clarinet Eb
clarinet Bb 1
clarinet Bb 2
clarinet Bb 3
bass clarinet
contrabass clarinet Bb
alto saxophone 1
alto saxophone 2
tenor saxophone
baritone saxophone
euphonium
tuba
violoncello (optional)
string bass
Additional parts for certain countries
trombone Bb 1,2
bass trombone Bb
euphonium Bb
tuba Eb
tuba Bb