Symphony No.3 in C major - Joly Braga Santos
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- Portuguese Symphony Orchestra conducted by Álvaro Cassuto.
I - Lento - Allegro moderato: 0:00
II - Lento: 10:41
III - Tempo di scherzo ma non troppo vivace: 22:14
IV - Adagio - Allegro: 29:05
Braga Santos' Symphony No.3 was composed in 1949, being premiered by the Portuguese Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pedro de Freitas Branco. It is dedicated to his mentor Luís de Freitas Branco. As with the previous ones, the work is largely modal in language, with the influence of Sibelius and Vaughan-Williams. It also reveals a gift for structure, highly effective orchestration and for the writing of long, flowing melodic lines.
The first movement is written in sonata form. It begins with a slow introduction that introduces several motives further developed later on; a modal motif in the low strings, short melodic lines on horn and trumpet, timpani rhythmic cells and solos by woodwinds. The allegro begins with a rhythmic and lively main theme introduced by woodwinds, soon contrasted by a more melodic second theme. A crescendo full of expectation leads us to the development full of vigour and grandeur. The recapitulation brings back the main themes, before a brilliant coda ends the movement.
The second movement is structured in form of an arch. It opens with spaced string chords, interspersed with a melodic line based on the motif of the introductory horn solo. A lyrical, highly expressive main theme is presented by the oboe over strings pizzicati. The general spirit of the music is of utter quietness and solitude, before it culminates in a climax in the central part, followed by. The main theme is then recapitulated by violins over string pizzicati and harp arpeggios. A peaceful coda ends the movement.
The third movement is a scherzo in ternary form. It begins with a robust and lively main theme, in form of an accented countryside dance colourfully orchestrated. The trio brings a more melodic second theme presented by violin and viola, building towards a massive orchestral tutti in which the music culminates in an intense climax. The energy and vigorous scherzo is then resumed, before a modest coda ends the movement.
The fourth movement is very free in form. It opens with a slow introduction that brings back the motives from the opening but on different instruments. The low strings one, for example is now on the low brass. A new theme, also presented by the brass, is based on the melodic line which appeared in the slow movement. A fugato on strings, built on the initial horn solo motif, develops into a grandiose orchestral climax. Then a double fugue takes place, which develops into the rhythmic accompaniment of long melodic lines based on the slow movement. The music rises to a massive climax before an abrupt pause. A slow, solemn coda lead us to a radiant ending in C major.
Picture: Photograph of a Lighthouse in Loutraki (Greece).
Musical analysis partially written by myself. Source: rb.gy/cu4t4
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I do think that Portugal is the only country with SO MANY CLASSICAL COMPOSERS, I GUESS THEY KNEW EACH OTHERS AND CONTRIBUTED all together TO PERFORM IN THIS FIELD !
Second movement (Lento) has a very cinematic feel to it... like something from a John Barry score of a Bond movie, or a score for a paranormal mystery movie. Quite nice to listen to.
Thank you a bunch for this one. I've now listened to it three times from this upload, then bought it for myself on recording and listened to it entirely twice more, and parts of it more times than that over the last two weeks. I LOVE this work, it's now one of my favourite symphonies!
One of my favorites now!
Pleasant and enjoyable. Thx
Exquisite gorgeous music.....the Lento excels.....Santos clearly took holidays in Italy and France and, while there, studied orchestration with Respighi and Berlioz. Thanks.....and BRAVO from Acapulco!
.....and STILL wonderful!
Eye-opening! Obrigado!
I'm listening to all symphonies of Joly Braga Santos. This is the first one that I find convincing. The first and the second symphonies not so much.
What a pity about 36:55 and how such an otherwise lovely final movement chokes on itself, in a rather unconvincing way, before getting back on track. Still, the eventual end leaves an unpleasant taste - seems like he didn't need to overthink it so much and second guess his musical theme. Perhaps he felt it was too musically clichéd without adding some twist, but the contortions don't really sit right with the listener and ultimately fall flat and distract. That's my reaction, FWIW. Still, I enjoyed discovering a new composer, and the work had numerous elements that I could enjoy.
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I THINK PORTUGAL IS THE ONLY COUNYRY WITH SO MANY CLASSICAL COMPOSERS SINCE EVER, I GUESS THEY HAVE LARGELY BEEN COPIED ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐