Marcos Coelho Neto

Marcos Coelho Neto
Born	1763 Ouro Preto
Died	1823 (aged 59–60) Ouro Preto
Residence	Ouro Preto
Other names	Marcos Coelho Neto Filho[1]
Occupation	Composer Conductor
Religion	Roman Catholic

Marcos Coelho Neto (1763–1823) was a Brazilian composer. Born in mining colony of Ouro Preto in 1763, his father was a former slave who became a trumpet player and composer.^[2] The younger Coelho Neto followed his father as a composer and instrumental performer. In 1785 he was placed in charge of the productions of three operas and two dramas celebrating the marriage of João VI and Carlota Joaquina.^[2] Coelho Neto is best known today as the composer of the hymn Maria mater gratiae.^[2] (1796), which is noted for its elegance and creativity.^[3] He died on October 23, 1823 in Ouro Preto.

References

1. Bethell, Leslie (1984). The Cambridge History of Latin America. Cambridge University Press. p. 801. ISBN 9780521245166.
2. Lopes, Nei (2004). Diáspora africana (in Portuguese). Selo Negro. p. 196. ISBN 9788587478214.
3. Baltazar, Carlos Alberto (1999). Música do Brasil colonial. II (in Portuguese) 2. EdUSP. p. 16. ISBN 9788531404634.