Hilda Pires dos Reis


Hilda Pires dos Reis was a Brazilian composer, conductor, educator and pianist.
Pires dos Reis was born in Rio [de Janeiro], Brazil, to Narciza Aires dos Reis Pires and Antonio Joaquim Pires. At the age of 10 she began studying at the National Institute of Music in Rio de Janeiro. Her teachers included Vera Vasconcelos Cavalcanti de Albuquerque, Francisco Braga, Guilherme Fontainha, Arnaud Gouveia, Francisco Mignone, and Paulo Silva.She earned a doctorate in conducting and piano from the School of Music of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and later became a professor and head of the composition department there. She also taught piano at the Brazilian Conservatory of Music in Rio de Janeiro. Her students included the Brazilian composer and violinist Guilherme Carneiro da Cunha Bauer.

Works

Pires dos Reis’ works were published by University of York Music Press. They include:

Chamber works

Orchestral works

  • Bailado dos Gigantes da Botas
  • Introducao e Modinha
  • Maracatu
  • O Navio Aventureiro
  • Revery
  • Spanish Fantasy

Piano works

  • ''pieces''

Vocal works

  • “Cantares”
  • “Eu Te Quis Tanto”
  • “Jongo”
  • “Legenda”
  • “Tristezas de Amor”
  • “Via-láctea”