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Coimbra Orfeon of Portugal

Coimbra University Chorus
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