1700-1751 PT
Composer of Classical
João Rodrigues Esteves (c. 1700–c. 1751) was a portuguese composer of religious music. João Rodrigues Esteves’ surviving works number close to 100. His manuscripts are all housed in Portuguese libraries, mostly in the Lisbon Cathedral archive. He is first mentioned in 1719 when he was brought to Rome under King João V in order to study with composer Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni. By 1726 he was back in Portugal. In 1729 he became a master of music in the Basilica de Santa Maria, which is a chapel attached to the main part of the Lisbon Cathedral.He wrote numerous works, among others:
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Stabat Mater A Dieci Voci E Basso Continuo / Missa A Oito Voces | Domenico Scarlatti, João Rodrigues Esteves / Currende, Erik Van Nevel | 2006 | Album |
Mass For 8 Voices, Christmas Responsories, Pinguis Est Panis | João Rodrigues Esteves, The Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral, Stephen Darlington | 1997 | Album |
Stabat Mater A Dieci Voci E Basso Continuo / Missa A Oito Voces | Domenico Scarlatti, João Rodrigues Esteves / Currende, Erik Van Nevel | Album |