Short bio Antônio Carlos Gomes
Full biography Antônio Carlos Gomes
Antônio Carlos Gomes (1836-1896) was a Brazilian composer who is most famous for his contributions to the operatic genre. Gomes spent most of his life in Italy, where he received much of his musical education and composed most of his well-known works. His operas were well-received in both Europe and Brazil and are still performed today.
Gomes was born in Campinas, Brazil and showed an early talent for music. In 1860, he traveled to Milan to study at the Milan Conservatory, where he quickly gained recognition for his talents as a composer. He would go on to compose a number of operas, many of which were written in the Italian tradition.
Perhaps Gomes' most famous work is his opera "Il Guarany," which premiered in 1870. The opera is based on a novel by the Brazilian writer José de Alencar and tells the story of a native Brazilian warrior named Peri and his love for a young woman named Cecilia. The opera was a great success at its premiere and has since been performed around the world.
Gomes also composed a number of other operas, including "Fosca," "Salvator Rosa," and "Maria Tudor." In addition to his work in the operatic genre, Gomes also composed a number of orchestral and chamber pieces, many of which showcase his love of Brazilian folklore and traditional music.
Despite his success, Gomes' life was not without its struggles. He faced financial difficulties throughout much of his career and suffered from poor health in his later years. Nevertheless, his contributions to the world of music continue to be admired and celebrated to this day.
Albums featuring Antônio Carlos Gomes
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Carlos Gomes, Minas Gerais Philharmonic Orchestra, Fabio Mechetti – Opera Overtures And Preludes(CDr, Album) | 2023 | Naxos |
| 2 |  |
Lo Schiavo(Blu-ray, ) | 2019 | Dynamic (4) |
| 3 |  |
Quarteto De Cordas Da Cidade De São Paulo, Osvaldo Lacerda, Carlos Gomes, Heitor Villa-Lobos – Ao Vivo Em Chicago(CD, Album) | 2015 | Kuarup Produções Ltda. |
| 4 |  |
Antônio Carlos Gomes, Georg Menskes, Staatsorchester Braunschweig – Salvator Rosa | 2012 | Oehms Classics |
| 5 |  |
Colombo(CD, Stereo) | 2006 | Bongiovanni |
| 6 |  |
Missa de Nossa Senhora Da Conceiçao(CD, ) | 2004 | Bongiovanni |
| 7 |  |
Elizabeth Vidal, Bruce Ford, Laura Claycomb, Manuela Custer, William Matteuzzi, Roberto Servile, David Harper (8), Franz Liszt, Giacomo Meyerbeer, Camille Saint-Saëns, Giuseppe Verdi, George Ricci, Antônio Carlos Gomes, Antonio Buzzolla, Józef Poniatowski | 2004 | Opera Rara |
| 8 |  |
Gomes, Nepomuceno, Villa-Lobos, César Guerra-Peixe, Aguiar, Solistas de Londrina, Evgueni Ratchev – Imagens Brasileiras(CD, Compilation) | 2003 | VMS Musical Treasures |
| 9 |  |
Villa-Lobos / Gomes / Moncayo / Ginastera - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Enrique Arturo Diemecke – Bachianas Brasileiras Variciones Concertantes(CD, ) | 2001 | Planet Media |
| 10 |  |
Tributo A Carlos Gomes(CD, ) | 1998 | Gravina Música |
| 11 |  |
Odalea(2×CD, Album) | 1997 | Master Class (2) |
| 12 |  |
Salvator Rosa(2×CD, ) | 1997 | Master Class (2) |
| 13 |  |
A Noite Do Castelo(2×CD, ) | 1997 | Master Class (2) |
| 14 |  |
Lo Schiavo(2×CD, ) | 1997 | Master Class (2) |
| 15 |  |
Maria Tudor(2×CD, ) | 1997 | Master Class (2) |
| 16 |  |
Colombo(CD, ) | 1997 | Master Class (2) |
| 17 |  |
Villa-Lobos · Gomes · Moncayo · Ginastera - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Enrique Arturo Diemecke – Bachianas Brasileiras Nr. 2 | 1997 | Tring International PLC |
| 18 |  |
Fosca | 1996 | Master Class (2) |
| 19 |  |
Antônio Carlos Gomes - Plácido Domingo, Verónica Villarroel, Carlos Álvarez (2), Chor Und Extrachor Der Stadt Bonn, Orchester Der Beethovenhalle Bonn, John Neschling – Il Guarany | 1996 | Sony Classical |
| 20 |  |
Antônio Carlos Gomes, Quarteto Darcos, Vera Pessagno Briescia – Carlos Gomes - Ano Cem(CD, Compilation) | 1996 | Conservatório Carlos Gomes |
| 21 |  |
Verdi, Bizet, Bellini, Von Weber, Gounod, A. C. Gomes, Wagner – Rigoletto, Il Trovatore, L'Arlesienne, Norma, Oberon, Fausto, Il Guarany, Los Maestros Cantores, Nabucco(CD, Compilation) | 1993 | Grupo Zeta |
| 22 |  |
Vincenzo Bellini, Francesco Cilea, Umberto Giordano, Antônio Carlos Gomes, Ruggiero Leoncavallo, Pietro Mascagni, Giuseppe Saverio Mercadante, Amilcare Ponchielli, Giacomo Puccini / José Carreras – José Carreras Sings Opera Arias(CD, Compilation, Reissue | 1990 | Philips |
| 23 |  |
Verdi, Gounod, Gomes, Puccini / Quatuor Bessler-Reis – Quatuors À Cordes(CD, Album, Stereo) | 1989 | Le Chant Du Monde |
| 24 |  |
Antônio Carlos Gomes, Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal De Campinas, Benito Juarez – Antônio Carlos Gomes(LP, Album) | 1986 | 3M |
| 25 |  |
Carlos Gomes, Quinteto Violado Participação Especial Nana Rocha – O Guarani | 1986 | Paralelo |
| 26 |  |
Carlos Gomes - Orquestra Sinfônica Nacional Da Rádio MEC, Nino Stinco – Seleção De Fosca & Lo Schiavo(LP) | 1982 | Promemus |
| 27 |  |
Fernando Lopes (3), Carlos Gomes – O Piano Brazileiro De Carlos Gomes(LP, Album) | 1981 | Promemus |
| 28 |  |
Il Guarani: Opera-Ballo In Quarttro Atti Del Antonio(LP) | 1978 | Chantecler |
| 29 |  |
Carlos Gomes, Villa Lobos, Mossurunga, Pixinguinha, Orquestra Da Universidade Federal Do Paraná – Carlos Gomes/ Villa Lobos/ Mossurunga/ Pixinguinha(LP) | 1972 | Not On Label |
| 30 |  |
Il Guarany(LP, Mono) | 1972 | Abril Cultural |
| 31 |  |
Carlos Gomes - Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira, Eleazar De Carvalho – Aberturas de Carlos Gomes | 1969 | Angel Records |
| 32 |  |
Antonio Carlos Gomes / Amilcare Ponchielli / Alfredo Catalani – Il Melodramma Della Scapigliatura: Salvator Rosa / La Gioconda / Loreley(LP) | 1968 | Cetra |
| 33 |  |
Gomes, Ida Miccolis, Sergio Albertini, Agnes Ayres, Costanzo Mascitti, Mario Rinaudo, Orchestra And Chorus Teatro Municipal, São Paolo, Armando Belardi – Fosca(3×LP, Mono) | 1966 | Voce |
| 34 |  |
Carlos Gomes, Orquestra Sinfónica de São Paulo, Armando Belardi – Overtures De Carlos Gomes(7", 33 ⅓ RPM) | 1964 | Chantecler |
| 35 |  |
O Guarani | 1957 | Chantecler |
| 36 |  |
Gomes – Strauss - Bamberger Symphoniker - Willy Richartz – Il Guarany, Ouverture / Waldmeister, Ouverture(7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono) | - | Deutsche Grammophon |
| 37 |  |
Alfredo Catalani, Giacomo Puccini, Carlos Antonio Gomes, Pietro Mascagni – Il Melodramma Della Scapigliatura Vol. 3°(LP, Compilation) | - | Cetra |
| 38 |  |
Antônio Carlos Gomes, Léo Peracchi, Orquestra Do Sindicato Musical Do Rio De Janeiro – Carlos Gomes(LP, Album) | - | Angel Records |
| 39 |  |
Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven, Carlos Gomes, Alberto Nepomuceno, Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira, Isaac Karabtchevsky – Franz Schubert: Sinfonia No. 8 Em Si Menor ("Inacabada") / Ludwig van Beethoven: Abertura "Egmont" Opus 84 / Carlos Gomes: Sinfon | - | Bayer (2) |
| 40 |  |
Il Guarany Sinfonia(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM) | - | Odeon |
| 41 |  |
Pasquale Amato, Gomez – Il Guarany: Senza Tetto(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided) | - | His Master's Voice |
| 42 |  |
Gomez, Creatore's Band – Il Guarany - Overture(Shellac, 12", 78 RPM) | - | Victor |
| 43 |  |
Antônio Carlos Gomes, The Sofia National Opera Orchestra – Fosca(3×CD, ) | - | Imagem |
| 44 |  |
Obras Inéditas(CD, ) | - | Sonhos & Sons |
| 45 |  |
Gomes / Leila Martins, Benito Maresca, Fernando Teixeira (2), Thereza Godoy / São Paulo Symphony Orchestra Choir, Orquestra Sinfônica De São Paulo Conductor : David Machado (5) – Lo Schiavo(2×LP) | - | Voce |
| 46 |  |
Maria Tudor(2×LP, Mono) | - | VOCE |
| 47 |  |
Carlos Gomes / Fernando Lopes (3) – O Piano Brazileiro De Carlos Gomes(CD, Album, Promo) | - | Acervo Funarte Da Música Brasileira |
| 48 |  |
Niza de Castro Tank / Achille Picchi • Carlos Gomes – Canções De Carlos Gomes(LP, Album) | - | Unicamp |
| 49 |  |
Niza de Castro Tank, Carlos Gomes, Achille Picchi – Canções de Carlos Gomes, Volume 2(LP) | - | Unicamp |
| 50 |  |
Antônio Carlos Gomes, Aurea Gomes, Benito Maresca, Paulo Fortes, Wilson Carrara, Mario Tavares (2), Orchestra And Chorus Teatro Municipal, Rio De Janeiro – Il Guarany(3×LP) | - | Voce |
Videos featuring Antônio Carlos Gomes
CREATORE'S BAND - IL GUARANY
GUARANY, IL - OVERTURE (I) e (II) de CARLOS GOMES com CREATORE'S BAND DIR.: GIUSEPPE CREATORE Disco VICTOR Nº 35.935-a e 35.935-b. Matriz 46341 e 46342. Lançado em 1935. Carlos Gomes chamava-se Antônio Carlos Gomes.
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