As early as 1945, Fernando Lopes Graça himself invited adaptations of his Canções Heroicas to be sung solo or played by any instrumental ensemble. The aim was to get them across to “everyone”. Luís Cardoso accepted the challenge and adapted some of these songs for orchestra. In a different way, Anne Victorino d’Almeida also recovered Zeca Afonso’s melodies and brought them to more people with Histórias de Abril. And because it’s all about the spirit of change, Beethoven’s famous Symphony of Destiny comes to mind.
Music and Revolution
Lisbon Metropolitan Orchestra
[As part of Cistermúsica – Alcobaça Music Festival]
L. v. Beethoven Symphony No. 5
Anne Victorino d’Almeida Stories of April
Fernando Lopes Graça Canções Heroicas (arr. Luís Cardoso)
José Eduardo Gomes conductor
