Role

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Composer  

Country

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Brazil

Birth

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1935

Genre

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Vocal

 

Saúl Cosentino was a renowned Argentine composer, pianist, and conductor who was born on August 22, 1935, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the son of a musician and grew up in a family that was deeply involved in music. His father, Juan Cosentino, was a pianist and composer, and his mother, Ana María, was a singer. Saúl's parents recognized his musical talent at an early age and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. Saúl began his musical education at the age of six, studying piano with his father. He later studied composition with Alberto Ginastera, one of the most important Argentine composers of the 20th century. Saúl also studied conducting with Bruno Maderna, a prominent Italian conductor and composer. In 1958, Saúl graduated from the National Conservatory of Music in Buenos Aires, where he had studied piano, composition, and conducting. He then went on to study at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, Italy, where he continued his studies in composition and conducting. Saúl's early works were heavily influenced by the music of Ginastera, as well as by the music of other Argentine composers such as Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Guastavino. His music was characterized by its rhythmic complexity, use of folk elements, and incorporation of electronic sounds. One of Saúl's most important works is his Piano Concerto No. 1, which he composed in 1963. The concerto is a virtuosic work that showcases Saúl's skill as a pianist and composer. It is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as its incorporation of electronic sounds. Saúl's music was also influenced by his interest in mathematics and science. He was particularly interested in the concept of chaos theory, which he explored in his music through the use of complex rhythms and harmonies. In addition to his work as a composer, Saúl was also a respected conductor. He conducted many of his own works, as well as works by other composers. He was particularly interested in contemporary music and was known for his advocacy of new music. Saúl's music was performed by many of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the Berlin Philharmonic. He received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the National Prize for Music in Argentina in 1995. Saúl continued to compose and perform music until his death on December 31, 2008, at the age of 73. He left behind a legacy of innovative and influential music that continues to be performed and studied today.

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