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Mauro Costa was a Brazilian classical music composer born on August 22, 1962, in São Paulo. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a pianist and his mother a singer. From a young age, Costa showed a great interest in music and began studying the piano at the age of six. Costa's musical education continued throughout his childhood and adolescence. He studied at the São Paulo State School of Music and later at the University of São Paulo, where he earned a degree in composition. During this time, he also studied with renowned Brazilian composers such as Gilberto Mendes and Willy Corrêa de Oliveira. In the early 1980s, Costa began to gain recognition as a composer. His works were performed at various festivals and concerts throughout Brazil, and he received several awards for his compositions. In 1984, he won the first prize in the National Composition Competition of the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra for his piece "Concerto for Piano and Orchestra." Throughout his career, Costa composed works in a variety of genres, including orchestral, chamber, and vocal music. His music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and rhythmic vitality. He was particularly interested in exploring the possibilities of Brazilian folk music in his compositions, incorporating elements of samba, choro, and other traditional styles into his works. One of Costa's most significant works is his Symphony No. 1, which he composed in 1990. The symphony is a large-scale work in four movements and is notable for its use of Brazilian folk rhythms and melodies. The work was premiered by the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra in 1991 and has since been performed by orchestras throughout Brazil and abroad. Another notable work by Costa is his String Quartet No. 1, which he composed in 1995. The quartet is a highly expressive work that showcases Costa's skill in writing for the string quartet medium. The work has been performed by numerous ensembles and has received critical acclaim for its beauty and emotional depth. In addition to his work as a composer, Costa was also a respected music educator. He taught composition at the São Paulo State School of Music and the University of São Paulo and was a mentor to many young composers in Brazil. He was also a frequent guest lecturer and conductor at music festivals and universities throughout the country. Tragically, Costa's life and career were cut short when he passed away in 2011 at the age of 49. However, his legacy as a composer and educator lives on through his music and the many students he inspired throughout his career. Today, Mauro Costa is remembered as one of Brazil's most important composers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and his music continues to be performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences around the world.

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