Suite Alentejana No. 2 (1927) is a three-movement orchestral work by Portuguese composer Luís de Freitas Branco. It is a descriptive piece evoking the rural landscape, folklore, and village life of the Alentejo region, often paired with his Symphony No. 3 or in recordings of his orchestral works.
Key details include:
- Structure: The piece consists of three parts: I. Preludio, II. Intermezzo, and III. Final.
- Context: While the Suite Alentejana No. 1 (1919) is noted for using folk tunes, the Suite Alentejana No. 2 is part of a series of works influenced by the region.
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