AMARAL, Lydia Dias do
Name:
AMARAL, Lydia Dias do (1855-1948)
Musical genre:
Chamber Music, Orchestral
Country of birth:
Brazil
Country of location:
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Notes:
Lydia Dias do Amaral was a pioneering Brazilian pianist and composer, best known for her solo piano works. Key compositions include "Cascata de Beijos" (Waterfall of Kisses), "Doce Saudade" (Sweet Longing, 1892), "Noturno em fá menor" (Nocturne in F minor), and "Devaneio" (Reverie). Her surviving manuscripts and scores have been the focus of recent preservation and research efforts by groups like the Instituto Piano Brasileiro.
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