Cantate Domino - Vladimir Silva - SATB

"Cantate Domino," translating to "Sing a New Song to the Lord," captures the essence of its title through its composition. Starting in the uncommon 7/8 time signature, it introduces a concise motif, alternating between Latin and English, setting the tone for its mixed-language style. Chosen by William Powell for his choral series, this motet stands out for its suitability in festival and concert settings. Its complexity ranges from medium to difficult, challenging, and engaging for performers. (JG2483)

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About The Composer Vladimir Silva

Vladimir Silva is a renowned figure in the music world, recognized for his multiple roles as a conductor, tenor, and composer. He earned his DMA in Choral Conducting from Louisiana State University in the United States. His career has seen him perform both as a conductor and a soloist across several countries, including Brazil, Argentina, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, and the USA.

In addition to his performance career, Silva has been a distinguished guest professor, artist-in-residence, and lecturer at various academic institutions and conservatoires across Brazil, North America, and Europe. His scholarly contributions include numerous papers that are available in these regions. He is also celebrated for his choral compositions, which have been both performed and published in Brazil and the United States.

Silva currently serves as a faculty member at the Federal University of Campina Grande and holds the prestigious position of Artistic Director at the Campina Grande International Music Festival.

The Campina Grande Chamber Choir, established in 2010 under the direction of Professor Silva, boasts an impressive record of participation in various events at local, regional, national, and international levels. These events span across Brazilian states, the USA, and France. The choir, which has been led by esteemed guest conductors like Kenneth Fulton (LSU), Randall Hooper (TAMUC), Sara Lynn Baird (AU), and Gary Packwood (MSU), has earned significant recognition, including three awards: two regional awards from the “Concertos do Nordeste” in 2012 and 2013, and a national award from “Concertos Didáticos FUNARTE” in 2013. Furthermore, the choir has had the honor of performing world premieres of works by notable Brazilian composers such as Reginaldo Carvalho, Eli-Eri Moura, and Danilo Guanais.