André da Silva Gomes
André da Silva Gomes (born December 15, 1752 in Lisbon , † June 17, 1844 in São Paulo ) was a Brazilian composer of Portuguese origin.
André da Silva Gomes received his musical training in Lisbon. In 1774 he came to Brazil in the entourage of Bishop Dom Manuel da Conceição , where he worked as the conductor of the São Paulo Cathedral until his death . He reorganized the cathedral choir and founded a public music school. He composed around 130 church music works, including masses , motets , offertories , hymns , antiphons and requiems .
literature
- Cl. de Oliveira: André da Silva Gomes, o mestre de capela de Sé de São Paulo , São Paulo 1954
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Silva Gomes, André there |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Brazilian composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 15, 1752 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Lisbon |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 17, 1844 |
| Place of death | São Paulo |