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.

Tracklist:

Symphonic Overture No. 3, Op. 20
Elegia A Viana Da Mota (Elegy In Memory Of Vianna Da Motta), Op. 14
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): I. Introduction
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): II. Dance Of The Sailor
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): III. Pas De Trois
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): IV. Dance Of The Fishwives
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): V. Dance Of The Fishwife And The Longshoreman
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): VI. Dance Of The Girls Of The Neighbourhood
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): VII. Dance Of The Boys And Girls Who Fill The Square
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): VIII. Dance Of The Girls Around The Fire
Alfama Suite (Arr. A. Cassuto): IX. Final Dance
Variations For Orchestra, Op. 49
3 Symphonic Sketches, Op. 34: No. 1. Allegro
3 Symphonic Sketches, Op. 34: No. 2. Lento
3 Symphonic Sketches, Op. 34: No. 3. Allegro

UPC: 747313281572
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 12.13.11
Format: CD

Alvaro Cassuto - Alfama / Symphonic Overture (CD)