Espa�a, rhapsody for orchestra is the most well-known work by French composer Emmanuel Chabrier (1841-1894). Written in 1883, Chabrier was inspired following a trip to Spain with his wife, where he learned about the local folk genres. The work was premiered by Orchestre de Soci�t� des Nouveaux Concerts in Paris, November 4th, 1883, under the baton of Charles Lamoureux, to whom the work was dedicated. Instrumentation: 2+Picc.2.2.4: 4.2+2Crnt.3.1: Timp.Perc(3-4): Hp(2): Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set).