Liriel Domiciano (born November 26, 1981) is a Brazilian pop star and classical singer. She is a soprano. She was born in
São Paulo
São Paulo (; ; Portuguese for 'Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul') is the capital of the São Paulo (state), state of São Paulo, as well as the List of cities in Brazil by population, most populous city in Brazil, the List of largest cities in the ...
. Along with
Rinaldo Viana, she won the" "Quem Sabe Canta, Quem Não Sabe Dança" from ''Programa Raul Gil'', the equivalent of the United States'
American Idol
''American Idol'' is an American Music competition, singing competition television series created by Simon Fuller, produced by Fremantle (company), Fremantle North America and 19 Entertainment, and distributed by Fremantle North America. It a ...
. Their first CD, Romance, became the second-highest classical bestseller in Brazilian history. Two CDs released later also became bestsellers.
Life
Liriel was discovered at a bridal fair in São Paulo. She had never taken formal singing lessons, but was singing classical arias at the age of 5. Around the age of 14, she began singing with a group called "Voices of Zion." She was applying for a job as a seamstress at the bridal fair, but auditioned instead to be a wedding singer, choosing a Puccini aria for her material. Within a short time, she was on television.
Religion
Domiciano joined
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, informally known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church, is a Nontrinitarianism, nontrinitarian Restorationism, restorationist Christianity, Christian Christian denomination, denomination and the ...
(LDS Church) at the age of 14. It has proven to be an important part of her life and character. During the 8 months of the ''Raul Gil Amateur Show'', she wore a medallion that represented her faith and values. She also decided not to sign with Brazil's biggest talent agency because she has made a commitment to sing for the Church.
On April 4, 2004, Liriel became the first soloist to sing at the LDS Church's
General Conference since the 1930s.
Discography
Romance
# En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor
# Con Te Partiró
# Tristesse
# Tormento D´Amore
# Solo Con Te
# Can You Feel The Love Tonight
# Caruso
# Adágio De Albinoni
# Canto Della Terra
# Eu Nunca Mais Vou Te Esquecer
# Panis Angelicus
# Adeste Fideles
# Noite Feliz
Tempo de Amar
# Strani Amori
# Hábito Do Amor
# Nessun Dorma
# Piano
# Me Espere Até Amanhã
# Planeta Água
# Alta Luce Del Sole
# Tempo De Amar
# Here In My Heart
# Canção Inesperada
# Entre O Céu E O Mar
# Se Eu Não Te Encontrasse
# O Sonhador
# La Bohème
Heaven's Eyes
# March With Me
# The Star In You
# Monte Castelo
# II Cuor Senza Sangue
# Half A Chance
# Heaven's Eyes
# Dream A Dream
# Someday, Somewhere
# Cantico
# Songs Of Lullaby
# The Moment
# Lift Up Your Heads
# Everyday I Love You
# The World In Union
References
General references
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External links
Rinaldo Viana and Liriel Domiciano singing Can You Feel the Love Tonight?— YouTube
Liriel singing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir— YouTube
Voices of Zion
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1981 births
Brazilian sopranos
Brazilian Latter Day Saints
Converts to Mormonism
Living people
Singers from São Paulo
21st-century Brazilian singers
21st-century Brazilian women singers