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José de Anchieta

The Jesuit priest had highlighted performance in the catechization of Brazilian indigenous. Conscious of the strong impression that music can produce to the aborigens, he used European songs to the catechism. The Jesuits also taught the indigenous to play some instruments.

Born: Espanha, São Cristovão da Laguna - Tenerife, 19/03/1534 Died: Brasil, Anchieta, ES, 09/06/1597 VIAF: 17244299 Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural: padre-jose-de-anchieta

Works

    • COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): José de Anchieta | 1534-1597

    • Work: Mira Nero

    • Instrumentation:

    • Year: c. 1553

    Title: Mira Nero
    Date: 1553
    Genres: Clássico

    • COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): José de Anchieta | 1534-1597

    • Work: Venid a sospirar

    • Instrumentation: Voice

    • Year: c. 1553

    Title: Venid a sospirar
    Sources: Cancioneiro de Elvas
    Date: 1553
    Instrumentation: Voice
    Genres: Clássico

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