Braga Santos / Royal Scottish National Orch Alfama / Symphonic Overture CD

Joly Braga Santos composed in a wide variety of forms, faithfully mirrored in this selection of his highly appealing music. The Elegy was written for his famous compatriot, the pianist Vianna da Motta, whilst the Symphonic Overture No. 3.

1. Symphonic Overture No. 3, Op. 20 2. Elegia a Viana Da Mota (Elegy in Memory of Vianna Da Motta), Op. 14 3. I. Introduction 4. II. Dance of the Sailor 5. III. Pas de Trois 6. IV. Dance of the Fishwives 7. V. Dance of the Fishwife and the Longshoreman 8. VI. Dance of the Girls of the Neighbourhood 9. VII. Dance of the Boys and Girls Who Fill the Square 10. VIII. Dance of the Girls Around the Fire 11. IX. Final Dance 12. Variations for Orchestra, Op. 49 13. No. 1. Allegro 14. No. 2. Lento 15. No. 3. Allegro