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Vianna da Motta: Piano Concertos (Hyperion Romantic Piano Concerto 24)

1/26/2024, 11 Tracks, 1:04:20

Featuring

  • Martyn Brabbins
  • Artur Pizarro
  • Orquestra Gulbenkian
  • José Vianna da Motta

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Composition History

The Fantasia Dramática for piano and orchestra was dedicated to the Countess of Edla as thanks for her support during Vianna da Motta's musical development.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Vianna da Motta attended masterclasses with Franz Liszt in Weimar in 1885 and studied with Hans von Bülow two years later, who profoundly influenced him musically and philosophically.

Source: Booklet

Cultural Impact

Vianna da Motta's folk-dance 'Chlula' was repeatedly broadcast on Portuguese State Television during the 1974 Revolution, symbolizing the resurgence of Portuguese national pride.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Vianna da Motta received a scholarship in 1882 from Fernando II of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the titular King of Portugal, and the Countess of Edla, to study in Berlin.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Vianna da Motta collaborated with Ferruccio Busoni, an Italian composer and pianist, on a new complete edition of Liszt's works and projects commemorating Beethoven.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The Piano Concerto in A major was dedicated to Vianna da Motta's teacher, Karl Schäffer, and was premiered in Portugal the day before this recording was made by the same performers.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

José Vianna da Motta, born in São Tomé in 1868, was a renowned pianist, conductor, teacher, musicologist, and composer in Portuguese music history.

Source: Booklet

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