Wilson Fonseca


Wilson Dias da Fonseca, Wilson Fonseca or Maestro 'Isoca' was a Brazilian maestro, composer, conductor and writer. He was born in Santarém, Pará, and died in Belém, aged 89. He was particularly known for his support of Amazonian culture and history, his founding of the Paraense Academy of Music, and his membership in the Paraense Academy of Letters.
He composed over 1,600 songs, many inspired by folk themes and the natural beauty of his home state. In 1994, a music school in the city of Santarém was named after him.

Principal works

  • "Hymn of Santarém".
  • "One Poem of Love".
  • "Land Beloved".
  • "Legend of Bouto".
  • "500 Years America" - symphonic poem.
  • "Blue Tapajós" - waltz.
  • "Amazonian Symphony".
  • "Vitória-Régia, O Amor Cabano" - opera.