André da Silva Gomes

1752 - 1844

A Portuguese composer, he assumed in 1774 the role of chapel master at the Sé Church in São Paulo, remaining in Brazil until his death. There he organized a free music school and an orchestra. From his wide musical production, about 130 are the most well-known, among them hymns, litanies, masses, offertories, and in addiction, he also wrote a treatise on counterpoint. A Portuguese composer, he assumed in 1774 the role of chapel master at the Sé Church in São Paulo, remaining in Brazil until his death. There he organized a free music school and an orchestra. From his wide musical production, about 130 are the most well-known, among them hymns, litanies, masses, offertories, and in addiction, he also wrote a treatise on counterpoint. Birth: Portugal Lisboa , 15/12/1752
Death: Brasil São Paulo SP, 16/6/1844

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