From the Royal Albert Hall , London. A film score from one of Mexico's most important 20th-century composers invokes the magic and ritual of ancient Mayan culture. And Falla's colourful early opera combines traditional Spanish folktheatre zarzuela with flamenco and French influences. Presented by Chris de Souza. Pilar Rioja (flamenco dancer/castanets), Alfonso Cid (singer), Jose Luis Negrete and Antonio Munoz (flamenco guitar), London Voices, BBC Symphony
Orchestra, conductor Enrique Diemecke Revueltas La Noche de los Mayas
8.00 Twenty Minutes: La Vida Breve
Flamenco guitarist Juan Martin unravels some of the elements that give Falla's s
La Vida Breve such a distinctively Spanish flavour and emotional impact.
8.20 Falla La Vida Breve
Repeated Tuesday 2pm