La Vida Breve

*La Vida Breve* ("The Short Life") is an opera by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla. It narrates the tragic love story of Joaquín, a Spanish guitarist, and his Italian lover, Salud. Set in early 20th-century Granada, the opera explores themes of passion, social differences, and fatal love. Through expressive music and vivid characters, it captures the intensity and fleeting nature of love and life. Although short in duration, the opera remains a powerful portrayal of human emotion and cultural identity, blending Spanish musical traditions with lyrical storytelling.