Role

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Composer Conductor  

Country

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Brazil

Birth

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in São Paulo, Brazil

 

Marcelo Zarvos is a Brazilian-American composer known for his work in film, television, and classical music. He was born on July 27, 1969, in São Paulo, Brazil, to a family of musicians. His father was a classical pianist, and his mother was a singer. Zarvos grew up surrounded by music and began playing the piano at a young age. Zarvos moved to the United States in 1982 and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied jazz and classical music. After graduating, he moved to New York City and began working as a composer and pianist. He quickly gained recognition for his work in the downtown music scene, collaborating with artists such as Philip Glass and Steve Reich. In the late 1990s, Zarvos began composing music for film and television. His first major film score was for the 2000 independent film "Kissing Jessica Stein." He went on to compose music for a number of other films, including "The Door in the Floor," "The Good Shepherd," and "Brooklyn's Finest." Zarvos has also composed music for television shows, including "The Affair," "Ray Donovan," and "The Romanoffs." His work on "The Affair" earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series in 2016. In addition to his work in film and television, Zarvos has also composed a number of classical works. His compositions have been performed by orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Boston Pops. One of Zarvos's most notable classical works is his "Chamber Symphony," which was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra and premiered in 2005. The piece is scored for a small ensemble of strings, winds, and percussion and is characterized by its intricate rhythms and lush harmonies. Zarvos's other notable classical works include his "Piano Quintet," which was commissioned by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and premiered in 2011, and his "String Quartet No. 2," which was commissioned by the Kronos Quartet and premiered in 2013. Zarvos's music is known for its emotional depth and cinematic quality. He often incorporates elements of jazz and Brazilian music into his compositions, creating a unique and eclectic sound. His work has been praised for its ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of a film or television show, while also standing on its own as a work of art. Overall, Marcelo Zarvos is a versatile and talented composer who has made significant contributions to both the world of film and television and the world of classical music. His work continues to be celebrated and performed by musicians and audiences around the world.

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