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Brazilian composer Oscar Lorenzo Fernândez (1897-1948) produced works in almost all genres, although his songs are his greatest claim to fame. His Malazarte began the tradition of nationalist operas.
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Lorenzo Fernandez
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Biography in Portuguese and English by Marina Helena Lorenzo Fernandez with photograph. Includes comments on personal and musical idealism and founding of the magazine "Ilustração Musica."
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Lorenzo Fernândez, Oscar
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Brief biography noting founding of Brazilian Conservatory, nationalist style, and wide range of genres. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
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