Andre da Silva Gomes

Andre da Silva Gomes (1752-1844)

            Andre da Silva Gomes was born in 1752 and was a Brazilian composer who was also from Portuguese ancestry. When he was 21 he moved to Sao Paulo. He was chosen to be “mestre de capela of the cathedral.” He stayed there until 1822. He wrote music for brotherhoods and special events nearby. You can find some of his works in the Metropolitan Curia as well as the Sao Paulo Conservatory library.

            One of his works called “Miss a Cinco Vozes”, has been said to be between the styles of Baroque and Classicism.  He taught Latin in 1797. He then retired in 1828 and died in Sao Paulo living for 92 years.

Bibliography:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_da_Silva_Gomes

Gerard Béhague. "Gomes, André da Silva." Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. 11 Mar. 2012 <http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/11422>.

Discography:

Gomes most famous masterpiece was “Mass in C” which was recently recorded on CD

“Mass of Five Voices” (~1775-1800)

“Treaty Of Counterpoint” (1774)

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