Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Álvaro Cassuto - Lopes-Graça: Sinfonia - Rústica Suite No. 1 (2012) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Suite Rustica No. 1: I. Andante con moto, ma semplice
02. Suite Rustica No. 1: II. Non troppo vivo
03. Suite Rustica No. 1: III. Andante
04. Suite Rustica No. 1: IV. Un poco vivo, grazioso
05. Suite Rustica No. 1: V. Lento, non troppo
06. Suite Rustica No. 1: VI. Allegro moderato
07. Poema de dezembro (December Poem)
08. Marcha festiva (Festival March)
09. Sinfonia: I. Allegro rapsodico
10. Sinfonia: II. Intermezzo
11. Sinfonia: III. Passacaglia

Fernando Lopes-Graça was one of the most prolific Portuguese composers of the 20th century. His use of Portuguese folk-music to forge a personal style is represented in the Suite Rústica No. 1. More sombre moods are expressed in the dark atmosphere of December Poem, which contrasts with the extrovert Festival March. Neo-classical in its extended structures and thematic development, Lopes-Graça’s award-winning Symphony maintains an unmistakable connection with the colours and textures of his nation to create music of great expressive and dramatic depth.

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