Composer, musician and priest. In his vast work, over than one hundred compositions are known. His Matinas do Natal are rare example of 19th century sacred music of Minas Gerais with printed scores. He is the author of pieces such as Ofício de Ramos, the Ofícios de Trevas and Sexta-Feira Maior which are traditionally performed nowadays in the celebrations of Holy Week in São João del Rei, his hometown, in Minas Gerais.
Born: Brasil, São João del Rey, MG, 23/08/1819 Died: Brasil, São João Del Rey, MG, 22/01/1887 Wikidata: Q16940419 VIAF: 315938850COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): José Maria Xavier | 1819-1887
Work: Adoramus te christe
Instrumentation: Choir, Chamber Orchestra
Year:
Title: Adoramus te christe
Sources: Acervo do Maestro Vespasiano Gregório dos Santos
Instrumentation: Choir, Chamber Orchestra
Genres: Clássico
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): José Maria Xavier | 1819-1887
Work: Alleluia - Ofício de Sábado Santo
Instrumentation:
Year:
Title: Alleluia
Subtitle: Ofício de Sábado Santo
Language: Português
Genres: Clássico (Missa)
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): José Maria Xavier | 1819-1887
Work: Novena de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Instrumentation: Choir, Orchestra
Year:
Title: Novena de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Instrumentation: Choir, Orchestra
Genres: Clássico
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): José Maria Xavier | 1819-1887
Work: Matinas do Espírito Santo
Instrumentation: Choir, Orchestra
Year: 1869
Title: Matinas do Espírito Santo
Place: São João del Re
Date: 10/1869
Instrumentation: Choir, Orchestra
Genres: Clássico
COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): José Maria Xavier | 1819-1887
Work: Ofício de Quinta-feira Santa - para quatro vozes e orquestra pequena
Instrumentation: Choir, Orchestra
Year: 1871
Title: Ofício de Quinta-feira Santa
Subtitle: para quatro vozes e orquestra pequena
Place: São João del-Rei
Date: 10/1871
Instrumentation: Choir, Orchestra
Genres: Clássico