Dances and songs
Metropolitana’s Soloists
In music from the classical tradition, the figure of the composer is very prominent. The performing musician is relegated to the category of faithful intermediary. We forget, however, that many great works are linked to great performers who are sometimes their “raison d’être”. This program features two ensembles that, at different times, contributed greatly to the promotion of chamber music in Portugal. In 1957, the Lisbon Quartet premiered the Piano Quartet by Joly Braga Santos. In 1980, the Opus Ensemble emerged. This program includes three works dedicated to him: the Dance Suite by Joly Braga Santos, the Geórgicas by Fernando Lopes Graça and the Cantigas de Alba by Eurico Carrapatoso. Now it’s the Metropolitana’s Soloists turn.
Programme
Joly Braga Santos Piano Quartet
Fernando Lopes Graça Georgicas
Eurico Carrapatoso Cantigas de Alba
Joly Braga Santos Suite of Dances
Credits:
Carla Pereira - oboe
Nonna Manicheva - violin
Andrei Ratnikov - viola
Alessio Cunha - cello
Vladimir Kouznetsov - double bass
Savka Konjikusic - piano
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