Fernando Lopes-GraÃ§a was one of Portugal's greatest composers of the 20th century, whose artistic credo was the binding together of the folk music of his native country with modern techniques to create an alternative and original national identity. With it's constantly shifting tonal context the Divertimento perfectly captures Lopes-GraÃ§a's inimitable style, which is further enriched in the concisely constructed Sinfonieta by his admiration for Haydn. The moving, even tragic Cinco Velhos Romances Portugueses are based on traditional ballads while the challenging Quatro InvenÃ§oes, in the composer's words, explore 'essentially atonal dramatic expressionism'.

Tracklist:

Divertimento, Op. 107: I. Entrada
Divertimento, Op. 107: II. Recreio Campestre
Divertimento, Op. 107: III. Coral
Divertimento, Op. 107: IV. Intermezo
Divertimento, Op. 107: V. Fandango
Divertimento, Op. 107: VI. Écloga
Divertimento, Op. 107: VII. Final
Sinfonieta, Op. 220 "Homenagem A Haydn": I. Adagio
Sinfonieta, Op. 220 "Homenagem A Haydn": II. Andante
Sinfonieta, Op. 220 "Homenagem A Haydn": III. Gaio
Sinfonieta, Op. 220 "Homenagem A Haydn": IV. Allegro Con Spirito
5 Velhos Romances Portugueses, Op. 98: I. Romance De Dona Silvana
5 Velhos Romances Portugueses, Op. 98: II. Romance De Santa Catarina
5 Velhos Romances Portugueses, Op. 98: III. Romance Da Dona Infanta
5 Velhos Romances Portugueses, Op. 98: IV. Romance De Dona Ângela
5 Velhos Romances Portugueses, Op. 98: V. Romance De Santa Iria
4 Invenções, Op. 148: No. 1, Allegro
4 Invenções, Op. 148: No. 2, Andante
4 Invenções, Op. 148: No. 3, Vivace
4 Invenções, Op. 148: No. 4, Lento

UPC: 747313437375
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 6.10.22
Format: CD

Lopes-Graca / Orquestra Sinfonica Portuguesa - Divertimento / Sinfonieta / Cinco Velhos Romances (CD)