Fernando LopesGraça, Coro Da Academia De Amadores De Música - Canções Heróicas Canções Regionais Portuguesas

Review by Patrick Dwyer

The album Canções Heróicas Canções Regionais Portuguesas by Fernando Lopes-Graça, performed by the Coro Da Academia De Amadores De Música, is a beautiful collection of traditional Portuguese songs. The album features a range of styles, from haunting ballads to lively dance tunes, all sung with passion and skill by the choir.

One of the standout tracks is "Cantiga do Campo," a simple yet moving song about the joys of country life. The choir's harmonies are particularly impressive on this track, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Other highlights include "Lenda da Mariposa," a haunting ballad about a moth that falls in love with a flame, and "Fado do Estudante," a traditional Portuguese song about the trials and tribulations of student life.

Summary by Patrick Dwyer

Canções Heróicas Canções Regionais Portuguesas is a wonderful album that will appeal to anyone interested in traditional Portuguese music. The Coro Da Academia De Amadores De Música does an excellent job of bringing these songs to life, and Fernando Lopes-Graça's arrangements are both faithful to the original sources and creative in their own right. Highly recommended.