Article Nº 3407 Artist or musician Vol. III · pp. 507–508
Sarmento (José)
Funchal-born pianist and organist of the cathedral (d. 1905), who taught music at the Episcopal Seminary and wrote for local newspapers.
He was the son of José Sarmento and Dona Maria de Oliveira Sarmento, and died in Funchal, his native city, on 13 February 1905, aged 63. He was a celebrated pianist and organist at Funchal Cathedral (Sé), and also held the post of music teacher at the Episcopal seminary (Seminário). He was a close friend of Platão de Vackcel, likewise a most distinguished musician, and contributed to various Funchal newspapers, his articles bearing witness to his considerable literary gifts.
People mentioned
- José Sarmento 1841–1905
- Maria de Oliveira Sarmento
- Platão de Vaksel b. 1844
Places mentioned