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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’s 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 8225216.
Joly Braga Santos: Elegia a Viana da Mota (Elegy in memory of Vianna da Motta), Op. 14
Elegia a Viana da Mota (Elegy in memory of Vianna da Motta), Op. 14
Joly Braga Santos: Alfama Suite (arr. A. Cassuto)
I. Introduction
II. Dance of the sailor
III. Pas de trois
IV. Dance of the fishwives
V. Dance of the fishwife and the longshoreman
VI. Dance of the girls of the neighbourhood
VII. Dance of the boys and girls who fill the square
VIII. Dance of the girls around the fire
IX. Final dance
Joly Braga Santos: Variations for Orchestra, Op. 49
Variations for Orchestra, Op. 49
Joly Braga Santos: 3 Symphonic Sketches, Op. 34
No. 1. Allegro
No. 2. Lento
No. 3. Allegro
February 2012
“Cassuto knows and understands Braga Santos' music well. He thus conducts impeccable and committed readings of these often quite beautiful works. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra respond with equally committed playing.”
Symphonic Overture No. 3, Op. 20
