
This first volume in a projected series of Freitas Branco orchestral works nicely outlines his three principal styles. First, in the symphony, there is the
Marco Polo’s excellent Joly Braga Santos series continues with an enterprising release consisting of orchestral works from all periods of the composer’s creative life. The
This is the second opera by this Portuguese composer (who made his reputation in Naples, composed dozens of operas, and died in 1830) to appear
This latest installment in Marco Polo’s fine ongoing survey of the orchestral works of Portuguese composer Joly Braga Santos features some interesting music from his
Alvaro Cassuto hopefully will remake these pieces as part of his ongoing Marco Polo survey of this fine composer’s symphonies and other orchestral music. Not
Talk about forgotten composers! Marcos Portugal (1762-1830) composed some 50 operas, all of which have disappeared. This present one was premiered in 1797 in Venice
Braga Santos’ Third Symphony sounds like a cross between Vaughan Williams and Respighi. Its modal themes and luscious orchestration make it one of the most