Toponímia Musical, Rua Viana da Mota

In this episode we’ll hear Chopin played by Vianna da Motta in a historic recording, as well as some of his own pieces. As we walk along the street that bears his name, we discover Vianna da Motta’s enormous contribution to the country’s musical life and why he is considered the father of all Portuguese pianists.

Music: Polonaise op.53 (Chopin); Elegy no.4 (Busoni); Barcarola op.1 no.1 (Vianna da Motta); Serenata op.8 (Vianna da Motta).