Luís de Freitas Branco (1890-1955) was one of the most talented, versatile, and prolific Portuguese composers of his era.
Composition History
Alexandre Delgado's (b. 1965) Trio Camoniano originated as a sequence of songs to sonnets by the great Portuguese poet Luís de Camões, commissioned by the Performa Ensemble.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of works by Luís de Freitas Branco, Frederico de Freitas, and Alexandre Delgado.
Historical Context
Chamber music played a significant role in the renewal of Portuguese music throughout the 20th century.
Composer Biography
Frederico de Freitas (1902-1980), a composer, conductor, and teacher, composed music in nearly every genre, including film scores like for the first Portuguese sound film, A Severa (1931).
Composer Biography
Joly Braga Santos (1924-1988) was a pupil of Luís de Freitas Branco and continued his legacy through a series of symphonies, concertos, vocal works, operas, and chamber music.
Performer Biography
The Trio Pangea, consisting of Adolfo Rascón Carbajal (violin), Teresa Valente Pereira (cello), and Bruno Belthoise (piano), aims to introduce audiences to 20th and 21st-century music.
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