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.
Born: Brasil, Itaocara, RJ, 22/10/1881 Died: Brasil, Florianópolis, SC, 23/04/1907 VIAF: 54460340COMPOSER (BORN – DIED): Patápio Silva | 1881-1907
Work: Primeiro amor - Valsa, Op. 4
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar
Year: c. 1904
Title: Primeiro amor
Subtitle: Valsa, Op. 4
Dedication: Ao distinto violonista Dr. Lamberto Landini Junior
Sources: Irmãos Vitale
Date: 1904
Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar
Genres: Popular (Valsa)