Role

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Composer

Birth

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1939

Period

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Contemporary

Genre

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Chamber

 

Ricardo Tacuchian is a Brazilian composer and musicologist who was born on August 26, 1939, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a composer and conductor. Tacuchian began his musical studies at a young age, and he showed a natural talent for music. He studied piano, composition, and conducting at the Brazilian Conservatory of Music in Rio de Janeiro. After completing his studies, Tacuchian began his career as a composer and conductor. He worked as a conductor for the Brazilian Symphony Orchestra and the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Theater. He also taught music theory and composition at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Tacuchian's music is influenced by Brazilian folk music, as well as European classical music. He has composed works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments. His music is known for its rhythmic complexity and use of Brazilian rhythms. One of Tacuchian's most famous works is his "Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra." The concerto was commissioned by the Brazilian guitarist Turibio Santos and premiered in 1981. The concerto is known for its virtuosic guitar writing and use of Brazilian rhythms. Another notable work by Tacuchian is his "Sinfonia dos Orixás" (Symphony of the Orixás). The symphony is based on the Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomblé and is divided into four movements, each representing a different orixá (deity). The work is known for its use of percussion and Brazilian rhythms. Tacuchian has also composed works for chamber ensembles, including his "String Quartet No. 2." The quartet is known for its use of Brazilian folk melodies and rhythms. In addition to his work as a composer, Tacuchian is also a musicologist. He has written extensively on Brazilian music, including a book on the history of Brazilian music. He has also served as a professor of musicology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Throughout his career, Tacuchian has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to Brazilian music. In 2019, he was awarded the Order of Cultural Merit by the Brazilian government for his contributions to Brazilian music. Today, Tacuchian continues to compose and teach music. His music is performed regularly in Brazil and around the world, and he is considered one of the most important composers of Brazilian classical music.

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