Francisco Mignone | |
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Born | São Paulo, Brazil | September 3, 1897
Died | February 19, 1986 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | (aged 88)
Nationality | Brazilian |
Education | São Paulo Conservatory, Milan Conservatory |
Occupation | Composer |
Awards | Brazilian composer of the year (1968) |
Francisco Paulo Mignone (September 3, 1897, São Paulo – February 19, 1986, Rio de Janeiro) was one of the most significant figures in Brazilian classical music, and one of the most significant Brazilian composers after Heitor Villa-Lobos. In 1968 he was chosen as Brazilian composer of the year.