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Brazil

 

Marcus Viana is a Brazilian composer, musician, and producer who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on September 26, 1962, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Viana grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a pianist, and his mother was a singer, which inspired him to pursue a career in music. Viana started playing the piano at the age of six and later learned to play the guitar, violin, and other instruments. He studied music at the Federal University of Minas Gerais and later at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. In the early 1980s, Viana formed the band Sagrado Coração da Terra, which became one of the most popular progressive rock bands in Brazil. The band's music was a fusion of rock, classical, and Brazilian folk music, and it gained a large following in Brazil and other parts of the world. In 1989, Viana composed the soundtrack for the Brazilian TV series "Pantanal," which became a huge success in Brazil and other Latin American countries. The soundtrack, which featured Viana's signature blend of classical and Brazilian music, won several awards and established him as a leading composer in Brazil. Viana's success continued in the 1990s when he composed the soundtrack for the TV series "A História de Ana Raio e Zé Trovão," which became another hit in Brazil. He also composed the soundtrack for the TV series "Xica da Silva," which was based on the life of a slave who became a wealthy woman in colonial Brazil. In 1995, Viana released his first solo album, "Música das Esferas," which featured his own compositions and arrangements of classical and Brazilian music. The album was a critical and commercial success and established Viana as a solo artist. Viana's music has been featured in several films, including "O Quatrilho," which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1996. He has also composed music for theater productions, dance performances, and other artistic projects. In addition to his work as a composer and musician, Viana is also a producer and has produced albums for several Brazilian artists, including Milton Nascimento, Maria Bethânia, and Ney Matogrosso. Viana has won several awards for his music, including the Sharp Award for Best Instrumental Album in 1995 and the APCA Award for Best Soundtrack in 1996. He has also been nominated for several Latin Grammy Awards. Viana continues to compose and perform music and is considered one of the most important classical music artists in Brazil. His music has been praised for its unique blend of classical and Brazilian music and its ability to evoke the beauty and diversity of Brazilian culture.

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