Patápio Silva

1881 - 1907

Flutist and composer, Patápio Silva was one of the forerunners of Choro. After playing in bands in various cities in the countryside he became the conductor of the Lira Guarani. In Rio de Janeiro he was accepted into the Flute course at the Instituto Nacional de Música (National Institute of Music). Contracted by Casa Edison he recorded various works that stayed two decades in catalogue. He also … Flutist and composer, Patápio Silva was one of the forerunners of Choro. After playing in bands in various cities in the countryside he became the conductor of the Lira Guarani. In Rio de Janeiro he was accepted into the Flute course at the Instituto Nacional de Música (National Institute of Music). Contracted by Casa Edison he recorded various works that stayed two decades in catalogue. He also performed in the Palacio do Catete for the President Afonso Pena. Leia mais Birth: Brasil Itaocara RJ, 22/10/1881
Death: Brasil Florianópolis SC, 23/4/1907

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