The Long LineThe Long Line Explore Nine Centuries of Music Álvaro Cassuto

Álvaro Cassuto

Portuguese composer and conductor

Álvaro Leon Cassuto (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈaɫvɐɾu kɐˈsutu]; 17 November 1938 – 6 April 2026) was a Portuguese composer and conductor, regarded as one of Portugal's leading conductors. He was music director of the Portuguese Radio Symphony from 1975 to 1987, and of American orchestras. He founded and conducted the Nova Filarmonia Portuguesa and the Algarve Orchestra. He internationally promoted music by Portuguese composers, recording for example the complete symphonies of Joly Braga Santos.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Return to the Future
  • Song of Loneliness
  • To Love and Peace
  • Visiting Friends
  • Visiting Friends: I. Introduzione (Lento) -
  • Visiting Friends: II. Allegro strepitoso
  • Visiting Friends: III. Intermezzo (Adagio andante)
  • Visiting Friends: IV. Allegro scherzando, tempo giusto