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Composer Performer

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Brazil

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Film

 

 

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Henrique Cazes is a Brazilian musician, composer, and arranger who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born on August 16, 1959, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Cazes grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a young age. His father, Waldir Cazes, was a renowned Brazilian musician who played the cavaquinho, a small string instrument similar to a ukulele. Cazes began his musical training at the age of six, studying the cavaquinho with his father. He later learned to play the guitar and the mandolin, and by the age of 14, he was already performing professionally. Cazes was particularly drawn to the choro style of music, a Brazilian genre that combines elements of European classical music with African rhythms and Brazilian folk music. In the early 1980s, Cazes became a member of the group Época de Ouro, one of the most important choro ensembles in Brazil. He played the mandolin and the cavaquinho in the group, which was founded by his father in the 1960s. Cazes remained with Época de Ouro for over a decade, during which time he recorded several albums and performed at major festivals and concerts throughout Brazil and abroad. In addition to his work with Época de Ouro, Cazes also pursued a solo career as a musician and composer. He released his first solo album, "Mandolin Masters," in 1987, which featured his own compositions as well as works by other Brazilian composers. The album was well-received by critics and helped establish Cazes as a leading figure in the Brazilian music scene. Over the years, Cazes has collaborated with many other musicians and artists, both in Brazil and internationally. He has worked with jazz musicians such as Paquito D'Rivera and Wynton Marsalis, as well as Brazilian artists such as Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso. He has also composed music for films, television, and theater productions. Cazes has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music. In 1995, he was awarded the Sharp Prize for Best Instrumental Album for his album "Pixinguinha." He has also been recognized by the Brazilian Academy of Music, which awarded him the Medalha de Ouro (Gold Medal) in 2009 for his contributions to Brazilian music. In addition to his work as a musician, Cazes is also a respected music educator. He has taught at several universities and music schools in Brazil and has conducted workshops and masterclasses around the world. He is known for his innovative teaching methods, which incorporate elements of Brazilian music and culture into traditional music education. Today, Cazes continues to be an active performer, composer, and educator. He remains committed to preserving and promoting the rich musical heritage of Brazil, particularly the choro style of music. His contributions to the world of classical music have earned him a place among the most important musicians of his generation.

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