Claudio SANTORO (1919–1989): Symphony No. 8 • Cello Concerto
De Freitas • Martins • Goiás Philharmonic Orchestra • Thomson
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Brazilian composer Claudio Santoro (1919–1989) proved a dynamic force for his country’s classical music scene. His life was both intertwined with, and deeply influenced by, the political and social events playing out around him, from the building of the Berlin Wall in Europe to political upheavals in his homeland. Through it all, his compositions reflected a life of distinctive musical exploration.