Camerata Atlântica, an ensemble of eleven string players, was formed in Lisbon in 2013 by its artistic director, violinist Ana Beatriz Manzanilla.
Only the second of Luís de Freitas Branco's Duas Melodias was performed during his lifetime, attracting critical acclaim.
Luís de Freitas Branco composed his Duas Melodias, Op. 5, for strings in 1909, at the age of 19.
This album features the first commercial recording of the complete Duas Melodias by Luís de Freitas Branco.
The Duas Melodias, Op. 5, by Luís de Freitas Branco, showcase the young composer's command of complex chromatic harmony and intricate string writing.
Luís de Freitas Branco (1890-1955) is considered Portugal's first modern composer and a 'spiritual father' to later Portuguese composers.
Ana Beatriz Manzanilla, the leader of Camerata Atlântica, founded the ensemble in 2013 and is its artistic director.
