Music in 18th-century Portugal (1/2)
An exploration of the music that was at the heart of the church and the royal court in 18th-century Portugal. Presented by Hannah French, with contributions from Marcos Magalhães.
The first of two programmes exploring the music of 18th-century Portugal. This programme delves into the music heard in the royal court and opera houses of 18th-century Lisbon.
Marcos Magalhães, director of the ensemble Os Músicos do Tejo takes us on a tour of the city, from the theatre of São Carlos, to the district of Bairro Alto, where soprano super-star Luísa Todi lived and sang; to the modern-day Praça do Comércio, near which the old royal palace was located, before its destruction in the earthquake of 1755.
The 18th century saw the Portuguese court consciously try to rediscover the grandness of their 15th- and 16th-century predecessors during the so-called ‘Age of Discoveries’, when the Portuguese first established their overseas empire. With it came a musical heritage that was both inspired by those of Italy and France, but also sought to bring Portuguese talent to the fore.
Presented by Hannah French.
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Domenico Scarlatti
La Contesa Delle Stagioni [The dispute of the seasons]: Finale 'Sia d'Autunn
Ensemble: Ensemble Il Concento. Director: Luca Franco Ferrari.- Domenico Scarlatti: La Contesa Delle Stagioni.
- Bongiovanni.
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Davide Perez
'In te spero, o sposo amato', from Demofoonte
Singer: Joana Seara. Ensemble: Os Músicos do Tejo. Director: Marcos Magalhães.- As Árias de Luísa Todi.
- Edições D’Os Músicos Do Tejo.
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Bernardino Ottani
'Se pietá tu senti al seno', from Arminio
Singer: Joana Seara. Ensemble: Os Músicos do Tejo. Director: Marcos Magalhães.- As Árias de Luísa Todi.
- Edições D’Os Músicos Do Tejo.
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António Teixeira
'Em hora ditosa', from As Variedades De Proteu
Ensemble: A Escola de Rhetorica, Metrica e Harmonia. Director: Stephen Bull.- As Variedades De Proteu.
- Portugal Som.
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Domenico Cimarosa
La ballerina amante: Overture
Orchestra: Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice. Conductor: Patrick Gallois.- Naxos.
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Francisco de Almeida
La Spinalba, ovvero Il vecchio matto - Overture
Ensemble: Os Músicos do Tejo. Director: Marcos Magalhães.- La Spinalba, ovvero Il vecchio matto.
- Naxos.
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Francisco de Almeida
'Ferma Spinalba' (Recit) and 'Com quante lusinghe l'infido incostante' (Aria), from La Spinalba, ovvero Il vecchio matto
Singer: Ana Quintans. Singer: Cátia Moreso. Ensemble: Os Músicos do Tejo. Director: Marcos Magalhães.- La Spinalba, ovvero Il vecchio matto.
- Naxos.
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Niccolò Piccinni
Roland - Allegro anime, from Act II, Scene 9
Orchestra: Orchestra Internazionale d'Italia. Conductor: David Golub.- Niccolo Piccinni: Roland.
- Dynamics.
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A.J. do Rego
Frescas Praias do Barreiro
Performer: Ricardo Rocha. Performer: Marcos Magalhães. Singer: Ana Quintans.- Sementes do Fado.
- Edições D’Os Músicos Do Tejo.
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António Leal Moreira
'Os teus olhos e os meus olhos', from A Vingança da cigana
Performer: Guilherme de Camargo. Singer: Rosemeire Moreira. Singer: Tiago Pinheiro de Oliveira.- K617.
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António da Silva Leite
Minuete, Estudo da guitarra (Porto 1796)
Performer: Ricardo Rocha. Performer: Marcos Magalhães.- Sementes do Fado.
- Edições D’Os Músicos Do Tejo.
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- Sun 26 Apr 2020 14:00BBC Radio 3
- Sun 28 Aug 2022 14:00BBC Radio 3
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