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Roque da Conceicao was a Brazilian classical music composer who was born on August 16, 1885, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. He was the son of a Portuguese immigrant and a Brazilian mother, and he grew up in a musical family. His father was a violinist, and his mother was a singer, so music was always a part of his life. Conceicao began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and violin with his father. He showed great talent and was soon performing in public concerts. In 1903, he entered the National Institute of Music in Rio de Janeiro, where he studied composition with Francisco Braga and piano with Henrique Oswald. After completing his studies, Conceicao began his career as a composer and pianist. He quickly gained recognition for his compositions, which were influenced by Brazilian folk music and European classical music. His works were performed in concerts throughout Brazil, and he became known as one of the leading composers of his time. One of Conceicao's most famous works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1913. The concerto is a virtuosic showcase for the piano, with a lively and rhythmic first movement, a lyrical second movement, and a lively and energetic third movement. The concerto was premiered in Rio de Janeiro in 1914, with Conceicao as the soloist, and it was an immediate success. Conceicao also composed a number of other works for piano, including his Suite Brasileira, which is a collection of dances inspired by Brazilian folk music. The suite includes a lively samba, a melancholy modinha, and a lively maxixe. The suite was premiered in 1917 and became one of Conceicao's most popular works. In addition to his piano works, Conceicao also composed a number of orchestral works, including his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1920. The symphony is a grand and sweeping work, with a powerful first movement, a lyrical second movement, a lively scherzo, and a triumphant finale. The symphony was premiered in Rio de Janeiro in 1921 and was hailed as a masterpiece. Conceicao also composed a number of vocal works, including his opera O Garatuja, which he composed in 1922. The opera is based on a novel by Brazilian author Joaquim Manuel de Macedo and tells the story of a young artist who falls in love with a beautiful woman. The opera was premiered in Rio de Janeiro in 1923 and was a great success. Throughout his career, Conceicao remained dedicated to promoting Brazilian music and culture. He was a founding member of the Brazilian Academy of Music and was a strong advocate for the use of Brazilian folk music in classical compositions. He also worked as a music critic and wrote extensively about Brazilian music. Conceicao continued to compose and perform until his death on June 2, 1947. He left behind a legacy of beautiful and innovative music that continues to inspire musicians and audiences today. His works are still performed in concerts and recitals throughout Brazil and around the world, and he is remembered as one of the greatest composers in Brazilian music history.

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