Dom Pedro I: Te Deum, Credo do imperador & Other Works

Featuring

Fabio Mechetti
Carla Cottini
Cleyton Pulzi
Licio Bruno
Luisa Francesconi
Orquestra Filarmônica de Minas Gerais

Concentus Musicum de Belo Horizont
Dom Pedro I of Brazil

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Recording & Production

This album is part of 'The Music of Brazil' series, a project by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote music by Brazilian composers dating back to the 18th century.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Pedro I's liberal ideas aligned with Masonic and Enlightenment ideals, and he was installed as Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Brazil in 1822.

Composition History

The Abertura ('Overture') by Pedro I was performed at the Théâtre Italien in Paris in 1832, with Rossini, the director, presenting it anonymously, leading some to believe he had composed it.

Cultural Impact

The Hino da Independência do Brasil ('Hymn to the Independence of Brazil') by Pedro I, with slight text changes, is still sung today and is one of Brazil's most loved anthems.

Composer Biography

Pedro I was a gifted musician who sang, conducted, and played numerous instruments including piano, flute, clarinet, violin, double bass, trombone, harp, and guitar.

Historical Context

Pedro I, the composer, was the first Emperor of Brazil, proclaiming its independence from Portugal in 1822.

Composer Biography

Pedro I, the composer of these works, was born in Lisbon in 1798 and inherited his musical talent from his Braganza ancestors, including João IV, who was also a composer.