This lecture-recital, in honor of the 150th anniversary of Manuel de Falla’s birth, delves into the Spanish idioms woven throughout his celebrated piano work Fantasía Bética. The program explores how de Falla evokes cante jondo and incorporates flamenco-inspired percussive effects—such as castanet-like gestures and taconeo—into the music. Drawing on his Andalusian roots, de Falla became a passionate advocate for the preservation of cante jondo, organizing influential efforts with leading Spanish artists. The presentation will highlight his perspectives on the guitar, flamenco, and deep singing, illuminating their impact on his piano writing, and will offer insight from manuscripts related to the creation and commission of Fantasía Bética by Arthur Rubinstein.