A student of the Imperial Music Conservatoire, Francisco Braga was a very active conductor - whether it is for orchestras or military bands. From 1902 he taught counterpoint, fugue and composition at the National Institute of Music. The notable pieces of his orchestral work include Prelúdio, Variações sobre um tema brasileiro and A Toada (for cello and orchestra).
Born: Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 15/04/1868 Died: Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, 14/03/1945 Wikidata: Q322812 VIAF: 79581741COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Anoitecendo - Melodia para violoncelo
Instrumentation: Cello, Piano
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Title: Anoitecendo
Subtitle: Melodia para violoncelo
Dedication: A meu caro discípulo Álvaro Sandim. Escrita para o concurso de trombone do Instituto Nacional de Música, e executada pelo aluno Álvaro Sandim, que obteve o Iº prêmio.
Instrumentation: Cello, Piano
Genres: Popular (Canção)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Barão do Rio Branco
Instrumentation: Band
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Title: Barão do Rio Branco
Sources: Coordenação de Música do Governo do Estado do Ceará - http://rede.cultura.ce.gov.br/partituras/
Instrumentation: Band
Genres: Popular (Dobrado)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Brinde
Instrumentation: Voice, Piano
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Title: Brinde
Lyrics: Fontoura Xavier
Dedication: Ao amigo, Dr. Leopoldo Duque Estrada.
Instrumentation: Voice, Piano
Genres: Clássico (Canção)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Cancioneiro - Coro a 3 vozes iguais
Instrumentation: 3-Part
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Title: Cancioneiro
Subtitle: Coro a 3 vozes iguais
Lyrics: Sylvio Moreaux
Instrumentation: 3-Part
Genres: Clássico
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Canto de outono
Instrumentation: French Horn, Piano
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Title: Canto de outono
Instrumentation: French Horn, Piano
Genres: Clássico
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Confidência
Instrumentation: Piano
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Title: Confidência
Dedication: A meu amigo J. Baptista da Costa.
Instrumentation: Piano
Genres: Clássico
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Corrupio - Valsa-Capricho
Instrumentation: Piano
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Title: Corrupio
Subtitle: Valsa-Capricho
Dedication: à senhorita Helena de Figueiredo
Sources: Irmãos Vitale
Instrumentation: Piano
Genres: Clássico (Valsa)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Diálogo sonoro ao luar
Instrumentation: Saxophone, Eufônio,
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Title: Diálogo sonoro ao luar
Instrumentation: Saxophone, Eufônio,
Genres: Clássico (Seresta)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Dolce far niente - Gavota
Instrumentation: Piano
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Title: Dolce far niente
Subtitle: Gavota
Dedication: ao amigo Adolpho Silva
Sources: Irmãos Vitale
Instrumentation: Piano
Genres: Clássico
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Hino à bandeira
Instrumentation: Symphony band
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Title: Hino à bandeira
Lyrics: Olavo Bilac
Instrumentation: Symphony band
Genres: Clássico (Hino)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: La Maritana - Habanera de Salão
Instrumentation: Piano
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Title: La Maritana
Subtitle: Habanera de Salão
Language: Português
Dedication: José Francisco de Lima Coutinho
Instrumentation: Piano
Genres: Popular
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Francisco Braga | 1868-1945
Work: Madrigal pavane
Instrumentation: Piano
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Title: Madrigal pavane
Dedication: À Senhorita Alexina Leitão.
Instrumentation: Piano
Genres: Clássico