Works

"Nine Villages One People" Project, supported by DGArtes

Instrumentation (detailed)

Voices	~ Voice
Winds and Brass	2 Flute, 2 Oboe, 3 Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophone, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpet, 2 Horn, 2 Trombone, 3 Bass Trombone, 2 Euphonium, 1 Tuba
Percussion	Timpani, 4 Percussion

Performer(s)

In February, I had the opportunity to visit the União de Freguesias de Vidago for the first time that I can remember, and I was also fortunate enough to meet some of its people. Being in a place for the first time and enjoying what it has to offer is a unique experience and it was from this experience that "Água viva de Vidago" was born, for philharmonic band and community choir. Water, which is very important in the history and development of Vidago, proved to be a major influence in the writing of this piece. As we listen to it, we realise that there is an incessant rhythm that runs through the various instruments, as if it were water following its path. The choir gives voice to selected verses from the march "Vidago Airoso", with music by Joaquim Aguiar and lyrics by João Aguiar, which also reflect the importance of water for these people.

Solange Azevedo

Work	Type	Date	Organization/Event	Venue	Town	Country	Performers	Notes	Inv Row
Água viva de Vidago	Premiere	2023/Oct/07	Nove Aldeias, Um Povo	Largo da Feira	Valpaços	Portugal	Banda Musical de Loivos Community choir of 100 people Luciano Pereira · conductor	Notes