Claudio Santoro, the composer, died in 1989 after suffering a massive heart attack while conducting a rehearsal for the opening concert of the Orquestra Sinfônica do Teatro Nacional's season.
Cultural Impact
In honor of Claudio Santoro, the Teatro Nacional in Brasília was officially renamed the Teatro Nacional Claudio Santoro in September 1989.
Recording & Production
Many works recorded for "The Music of Brazil" series, including some on this album, are world premiere recordings or have never been available outside Brazil.
Performer Biography
The Goiás Philharmonic Orchestra, under Neil Thomson's leadership, has grown to be considered one of the top three orchestras in Brazil.
Historical Context
Claudio Santoro's death was widely reported, with figures in the Brazilian music world attributing it to harassment he faced from the Cultural Foundation's leadership.
Recording & Production
This album is part of "The Music of Brazil" series, a project by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote Brazilian composers from the 18th century onwards.
Performer Biography
Neil Thomson, the conductor, is recording all 14 of Santoro's symphonies with the Goiás Philharmonic Orchestra for the Naxos Music of Brazil series.
