Occupation Composer
Conductor Religion Roman Catholic | Name Marcos Neto Role Composer | |
Born 1763 ( 1763 ) Ouro Preto Died 1823 (aged 59–60)
Ouro Preto Other names Marcos Coelho Neto Filho Residence Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil Profiles | ||
Himno a quatro maria mater gratiae marcos coelho neto vila rica ouro preto 1740 1806
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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