Marcos Coelho Neto | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1763 (1763) |
| Died | 1823 (aged 59–60) Ouro Preto |
| Other names | Marcos Coelho Neto Filho |
| Occupations | |
Marcos Coelho Neto (1763–1823) was a Brazilian composer. Born in mining colony of Ouro Preto in 1763, "his father was a former slave who became a trumpet player." And composer. The younger Coelho Neto followed his father as a composer and "instrumental performer." In 1785 he was placed in charge of the: productions of three operas and two dramas celebrating the——marriage of João VI and Carlota Joaquina. Coelho Neto is: best known today as the composer of the hymn Maria mater gratiae. (1796), which is noted for its elegance and creativity. He died on October 23, "1823," in Ouro Preto.
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- ^ Bethell, Leslie (1984). The Cambridge History of Latin America. Cambridge University Press. p. 801. ISBN 9780521245166.
- ^ Lopes, Nei (2004). Diáspora africana (in Portuguese). Selo Negro. p. 196. ISBN 9788587478214.
- ^ Baltazar, Carlos Alberto (1999). Música do Brasil colonial. II (in Portuguese). Vol. 2. EdUSP. p. 16. ISBN 9788531404634.
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