Fernando Lopes-Graça, one of the most prolific and innovative Portuguese composers of the 20th century, faced political persecution by Oliveira Salazar's authoritarian regime from his student years.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lopes-Graça advocated for a free treatment of folk material in his arrangements, using 'modernist' harmonic devices to enhance the artistic value of original melodies.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lopes-Graça's adaptations of folk songs, including those from other countries, reflected his commitment to internationalism and resistance against mass media's influence on public taste.
Performer Biography
Pianist Nuno Vieira de Almeida has dedicated his career to resurrecting forgotten works for voice and piano by important Portuguese composers, including Fernando Lopes-Graça.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lopes-Graça's deep literary culture was a powerful catalyst for his work as a composer, evident in his vast output of art songs.
Recording & Production
This album features the world premiere recording of an undated 'original' version of Lopes-Graça's song 'Por que vossa beleza a si se vença', discovered in the composer's estate.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Lopes-Graça's affiliation with the Communist Party prevented the dissemination of his music through state institutions for many decades.
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