Immerse yourself in the rich, symphonic world of Joly Braga Santos with this captivating album, released on June 1, 2002, under the Marco-Polo label. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 8 minutes, this collection showcases the brilliance of Braga Santos' compositional prowess, featuring his Symphony No. 4, Op. 16, and the enchanting "Variacoes sobre um tema alentejano, Op. 18: Symphonic Variations on a popular song from the Alentejo." The album opens with the latter, a symphonic exploration of a traditional Alentejo melody, offering a unique blend of cultural heritage and orchestral sophistication. The four-movement Symphony No. 4, Op. 16, follows, with its evocative Lento, graceful Andante, serene Allegro tranquillo, and profound Lento finale. Braga Santos' masterful use of orchestration and his ability to convey deep emotional landscapes make this album a compelling journey through the soundscape of 20th-century Portuguese classical music.
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