- Leopoldo Miguez
Leopoldo Miguez (
September 9 ,1850 –July 6 ,1902 ) was a Brazilian composer.He was born in
Niterói , studied at conservatories inParis , and was known as a champion of the music ofRichard Wagner . He also directed the "Instituto Nacional de Musica." [ [http://www3.uakron.edu/bmca/composers/Miguez/ Brazilian Music archive] ] He also wrote the music for Brazil's "Hymn for the Proclamation of the Republic." [ [http://www.brazilsf.org/culture_symbols_eng.htm Consulate General of Brazil] ] He died inRio de Janeiro .References
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