ANTONIO LUIS DE MOURA: THE FIRST BRAZILIAN CLARINET VIRTUOSO AND THE FOUNDER OF THE CLARINET CHAIR IN BRAZIL

Abstract

This paper aims to study the life of the Brazilian clarinetist Antonio Luis de Moura (c. 1820-1889), who was the first clarinet professor at Imperial Conservatory of Music in Rio de Janeiro – the main city of the Imperial Brazil – starting in 1855 until his death in 1889. The main objective is to discuss, throughout the pertinent bibliography and historical documents, his qualities as a musician and as a clarinet teacher who influenced Francisco Manuel da Silva – the Conservatory`s Principal – to appoint him to that position, among other names.
Keywords: Antonio Luis de Moura; Clarinet in Brazil; Brazilian Imperial Conservatory of Music.