Braga Santos, Joly (1924-1988) - Alfama Suite, Symphonic Overture No.3, etc : Cassuto / Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Import CD

Credits:

Maurice Ravel

Description:

Lisbon-born Jori Braga Santos (1924-1988), a pupil of Freitas Blanco, was highly musically creative and left behind brilliant music reflecting the characteristics of Portuguese folk music. He wrote six symphonies, all of which were recorded by Cassuto for MARCO POLO to great acclaim, and this is his first new recording in many years. His musical language is very rich and meticulously architected, and all of them have a fascinating sound world. The ballet music "Alfama" is a world premiere recording. Cassuto, who was a close friend of the composer, recreated the score by combining the missing parts of the score preserved in the library and the composer's notes that he had with him. The music is lively, dynamic, and brilliant. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Symphonic Overture No. 3
2.Elegy in memory of Vianna da Motta
3.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Introduction
4.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Dance of the sailor
5.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Pas de trois
6.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Dance of the fishwives
7.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Dance of the fishwife and the longshoreman
8.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Dance of the girls of the neighborhood
9.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Dance of the boys and girls who fill the square
10.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Dance of the girls around the fire
11.Alfama: Ballet Suite: Final dance
12.Variations for Orchestra
13.Three Symphonic Sketches: Allegro
14.Three Symphonic Sketches: Lento
15.Three Symphonic Sketches: Allegro