Coimbra Orfeon of Portugal

The 80-voice Coimbra Orfeon (Chorus) of Portugal showcase their musical skills across a variety of genres. On their first American recording, they perform accompanied and a cappella pieces, singing in Portuguese, Latin, and English. Performances include a tender, heartfelt fado (“Fado Da Mentira”) with guitar accompaniment, close vocal harmonies on “Rapsodia Luso-Brazileira” (“Brazilian Rhapsody”), and an up-tempo performance of Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” Liner notes include a description of student life and traditions at the University of Coimbra.

Track Listing

101	Serenata Acoriana (Serenade of the Azores)	Coimbra University Chorus	02:18
102	In Parasceve (At Easter)	Coimbra University Chorus	04:46
103	Minha Mae (My Mother)	Coimbra University Chorus	04:15
104	Sonhando (Dreaming)	Coimbra University Chorus	02:52
105	Fado da Mentira (Fado of Disillusion)	Coimbra University Chorus	03:16
106	Rapsodia Luso-Brazileira (Luso Brazilian Rhapsody)	Coimbra University Chorus	03:26
201	Melodia de Amor (Melody of Love)	Coimbra University Chorus	02:22
202	E Tae Lingo O Teu Olhar (Ah, How Lively Are Your Eyes)	Coimbra University Chorus	03:11
203	O Voso Galo, Comadre! (Oh, Your Child, Godmother)	Coimbra University Chorus	02:05
204	Ballada Aleixo (Song of Alex)	Coimbra University Chorus	02:51
205	Hallelujah	Coimbra University Chorus	03:54
206	Ballada da Saudade (Ballad of Longing)	Coimbra University Chorus	03:38
207	A Oliveira da Serra (Olive Tree of the Mountain)	Coimbra University Chorus	01:35
208	F.R.A.	Coimbra University Chorus	01:11