Lopes-Graca: Songs and Folk Songs

[Machine Translation] One of the greatest Portuguese composers of the late 20th century, Lopes-Graca spent three years in Paris when he was in his 30s, where he learned the French musical style of the time and, at the same time, fused modern music with Portuguese folk music to write simple, beautiful works. He was interested in twelve-tone music, and while he admired Schoenberg, he also realized that it was not "the music he wanted to be." By writing from the heart, he helped to develop Portuguese music in a unique way, and his works, which incorporate folk songs and Portuguese popular music melodies, all have a familiar atmosphere. All of his works, which incorporate folk songs and popular Portuguese melodies, have a familiar atmosphere. The album includes not only melodies of Portuguese origin, but also works with Hungarian and Russian songs, giving us a glimpse into Lopes-Grasa's inquisitive mind.

Note: This is an import edition (manufactured outside of Japan).

20世紀後半のポルトガルにおける最も偉大な作曲家の一人、ロペス=グラサ。30代の時に3年間パリに滞在し、当時フランスの音楽様式を身に着けると同時に、近代音楽とポルトガル民謡の融合を図り、シンプルで美しい作品を書き上げました。彼は十二音音楽に関心を持ち、シェーンベルクを賛美しながらも"自身が目指す音楽"ではないことにも気が付いており、心のままの作品を書くことで、ポルトガルの音楽の独自な発展に尽力、民謡やポルトガルのポピュラー音楽の旋律を取り入れた作品はどれも親しみやすい雰囲気を持っています。このアルバムではポルトガル由来の旋律だけではなく、ハンガリーやロシアの歌を用いた作品も収録されており、ロペス=グラサの探求心を知ることができます。