José Vianna da Motta

Portuguese pianist and composer

José Vianna da Motta (modern spelling as Viana da Mota; 22 April 1868 – 1 June 1948) was a Portuguese pianist, teacher, and composer. He was one of the last pupils of Franz Liszt. The José Vianna da Motta Music Competition was founded in 1957 in his honor.

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Works

The Long LineThe Long Line
  • Ballada, op. 16
  • Cantiga de Amor, op. 9 no. 1
  • Cenas portuguesas, op.15
  • Chula, op. 9 no. 2
  • Fantasia dramática
  • Fantasia dramática: I. Allegro moderato -
  • Fantasia dramática: II. Andante -
  • Fantasia dramática: III. Animato - Maestoso
  • Piano Concerto in A major
  • Piano Concerto in A major: I. Moderato
  • Piano Concerto in A major: II. Theme and Variations
  • Piano Concerto in A major: IIa. Largo
  • Piano Concerto in A major: IIb. Variation 1
  • Piano Concerto in A major: IIc. Variation 2
  • Piano Concerto in A major: IId. Variation 3 - Vivace - Tranquillo
  • Piano Concerto in A major: IIe. Variation 4 - Lento
  • Piano Concerto in A major: IIf. Variation 5 - Coda (Molto vivace)
  • Scenas Portuguesas, op. 15
  • Scenas Portuguesas, op. 9
  • Symphony, op. 13 “À pátria”: III. Vivace
  • Valsa Caprichosa, op. 9 no. 3