Marcos Coelho Neto
| Marcos Coelho Neto | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1763 Ouro Preto |
| Died |
1823 (aged 59–60) Ouro Preto |
| Residence | Ouro Preto |
| Other names | Marcos Coelho Neto Filho[1] |
| Occupation | |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
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.[2] 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.[2] Coelho Neto is best known today as the composer of the hymn Maria mater gratiae.[2] (1796), which is noted for its elegance and creativity.[3] He died on October 23, 1823 in Ouro Preto.
References
- ↑ Bethell, Leslie (1984). The Cambridge History of Latin America. Cambridge University Press. p. 801. ISBN 9780521245166.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Lopes, Nei (2004). Diáspora africana (in Portuguese). Selo Negro. p. 196. ISBN 9788587478214.
- ↑ Baltazar, Carlos Alberto (1999). Música do Brasil colonial. II (in Portuguese) 2. EdUSP. p. 16. ISBN 9788531404634.
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