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Composer  

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in Curitiba, Parná, Brazil

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Contemporary

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Jocy de Oliveira is a Brazilian composer, pianist, and multimedia artist who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 16, 1936, in Curitiba, Brazil, Jocy grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a composer and conductor, and her mother was a pianist. Jocy began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. Jocy studied music at the University of São Paulo, where she earned a degree in piano performance. She later went on to study composition with Olivier Messiaen in Paris and with Karlheinz Stockhausen in Cologne. These experiences had a profound impact on Jocy's musical style, which is characterized by a blend of traditional classical music and avant-garde techniques. Throughout her career, Jocy has been recognized for her innovative approach to music composition and performance. In 1972, she founded the Grupo Música Nova, a contemporary music ensemble that has performed her works and those of other composers throughout Brazil and Europe. Jocy has also collaborated with a number of other artists, including the choreographer Pina Bausch and the filmmaker Glauber Rocha. One of Jocy's most notable works is her multimedia opera "A Morte do touro", which premiered in 1970. The opera combines music, dance, and film to tell the story of a bullfighter who is killed in the ring. The work was groundbreaking for its use of technology and multimedia elements, and it has been performed in Brazil, Europe, and the United States. Jocy has also composed a number of other works for orchestra, chamber ensemble, and solo instruments. Her music is known for its complex rhythms, unconventional harmonies, and use of electronic and computer-generated sounds. Some of her other notable works include "Transmutações" for orchestra and "Desintegrations" for piano and electronics. In addition to her work as a composer, Jocy has also been an advocate for music education and cultural exchange. She has taught at a number of universities in Brazil and the United States, and she has organized workshops and festivals to promote contemporary music. Jocy has also been involved in a number of international cultural exchange programs, including the Fulbright Program and the Rockefeller Foundation. Jocy's contributions to the world of classical music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1995, she was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit by the Brazilian government, and in 2001, she received the Tom Jobim Award for her contributions to Brazilian music. Jocy has also been a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship. Today, Jocy continues to compose and perform music, and she remains an influential figure in the world of contemporary classical music. Her innovative approach to composition and performance has inspired generations of musicians and artists, and her work continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in classical music.

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