La vida breve (Life is short) - Manuel de Falla
Information about the opera La vida breve by Manuel de Falla, and the best recordings available on CD or DVD, or for download.
Manuel de Falla's most passionate work, written in his late twenties.
Recommended recordings on CD
Valdes/Sánchez/Suárez (Naxos 8.660155)
A fine recording of this colourful opera at budget price.
Prince of Asturias Foundation Choir, Asturias Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maximiano Valdes, 2004.
Cast: Ana Maria Sánchez (Salud), Maria José Suárez (Carmela), Vincente Ombuena Valls (Paco), Alicia Nafé (Grandmother).
Naxos 8.660155