Manuel de Falla Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Despite being buffeted by events such as World War I and the Spanish Civil War, the musician Manuel de Falla continued his activities as a composer.

Known for works like the opera La vida breve and the ballet music El amor brujo, he kept engaging with his music until the very end, continuing to compose large-scale cantatas even after going into exile in Argentina in 1939.

This time, we’re introducing a ranking of Manuel de Falla’s most popular pieces—so listen while imagining the circumstances of the era!

Playlist

Manuel de Falla Popular Song Rankings [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Four Spanish Pieces: No. 1, “Aragonesa”Manuel de Falla		A Spanish-born composer who was active in the early 20th century…
2	Four Spanish Pieces, No. 4: AndalusaManuel de Falla		A giant of classical music who was active in the early 20th century…
3	Seven Spanish Folksongs, No. 7 “Polo”Manuel de Falla		The passion of Spain condensed into song and music, a ma...
4	Serenata of AndalusiaManuel de Falla		Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, a leading figure of the 20th century…
5	Spanish Dance No. 1Manuel de Falla		Spanish Impressionist composer Manuel de Fa...
6	In Praise of DebussyManuel de Falla		Through the triangular trade with the Americas and Africa…
7	Three Dances from the Ballet The Three-Cornered Hat, No. 1: Dance of the NeighborsManuel de Falla		The composer from Cádiz, Spain, Manuel...
8	From the ballet music The Three-Cornered Hat: Three Dances, No. 2 “Dance of the Miller”Manuel de Falla		The Spanish composer Manuel de Falla...
9	The Miller’s Dance from the ballet music The Three-Cornered HatManuel de Falla		From the ballet music The Three-Cornered Hat: The Miller’s Dance…
10	Ritual Fire Dance from the ballet music El Amor BrujoManuel de Falla		Flames and festival of a brilliant ballet piece
11	The Fantasia Bética (Andalusian Fantasia)Manuel de Falla		The Spanish composer Manuel de Falla...
12	Mazurek in C minorManuel de Falla		A Spanish composer and master of Impressionist music, …
13	Vals CapriccioManuel de Falla		The Spanish composer Manuel de Falla...
14	Song of the Volga BoatmenManuel de Falla		Manuel, a composer who represents 20th-century Spain...
15	Symphonic Impressions: Nights in the Gardens of SpainManuel de Falla		A Spanish composer who was active in the early 20th century ma...
16	NocturneManuel de Falla		Impressionist composer Manu... from Cádiz, Spain
17	Love, the Magician, No. 3: Dance of TerrorManuel de Falla		The Spanish composer Manuel de Falla...
18	Love, the Magician, No. 7: Ritual Fire DanceManuel de Falla		You can feel Spain’s passion and distinctive rhythm…
19	Spanish Dance No. 1 from the opera La vida breveManuel de Falla		Left behind a passionate piano work imbued with the scent of Spain…