Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Álvaro Cassuto - Braga Santos: Alfama (2012) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Symphonic Overture No. 3, Op. 21
02. Elegia a Viana da Mota (Elegy in memory of Vianna da Motta), Op. 14
03. Alfama Suite: I. Introduction (Arr. A. Cassuto)
04. Alfama Suite: II. Dance of the sailor (Arr. A. Cassuto)
05. Alfama Suite: III. Pas de trois (Arr. A. Cassuto)
06. Alfama Suite: IV. Dance of the fishwives (Arr. A. Cassuto)
07. Alfama Suite: V. Dance of the fishwife and the longshoreman (Arr. A. Cassuto)
08. Alfama Suite: VI. Dance of the girls of the neighbourhood (Arr. A. Cassuto)
09. Alfama Suite: VII. Dance of the boys and girls who fill the square (Arr. A. Cassuto)
10. Alfama Suite: VIII. Dance of the girls around the fire (Arr. A. Cassuto)
11. Alfama Suite: IX. Final dance (Arr. A. Cassuto)
12. Variations for Orchestra, Op. 55
13. 3 Symphonic Sketches, Op. 38: No. 1, Allegro
14. 3 Symphonic Sketches, Op. 38: No. 2, Lento
15. 3 Symphonic Sketches, Op. 38: No. 3, Allegro


Joly Braga Santos composed in a wide variety of forms, faithfully mirrored in this selection of his highly appealing music. The Elegy was written for his famous compatriot, the pianist Vianna da Motta, whilst the Symphonic Overture No. 3 utilises his own brand of folkloric material. Braga Santos’ Three Symphonic Sketches offer colouristic virility, full of supercharged rhythmic energy. The Variations for Orchestra reflects a compositional change, more elusive but highly subtle, and Alfama is a delightful ballet score. ‘Don’t miss this one!’ wrote ClassicsToday of Álvaro Cassuto’s recording of the Second Symphony on Marco Polo 8.225216.

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