Symphonic Overture No. 2, Op. 8, “Lisboa”
From BRAGA SANTOS, J.: Piano Concerto / Symphonic Overtures Nos. 1 and 2 (2018)
Released by Naxos
Braga Santos: Symphonic Overture No. 2, Op. 8, “Lisboa”
Joly Braga Santos was Portugal’s greatest orchestral composer, and this recording presents eight world premiere recordings including his very first work for orchestra, the Symphonic Overture No. 1. This and the Symphonic Overture No. 2 share a unified structure and lyrical themes, contrasting with the sombre Prelude, originally written for an intensely tragic opera.
