João de Souza Lima

João de Souza Lima

1898 - 1982

Virtuous pianist, he was awarded a scholarship to the Paris Conservatory. His symphonic poem O Rei Mameluco was awarded in 1937, in a contest promoted by the Municipal Department of Culture of SP. He received an honorable mention with the Poema das Americas in a contest in the United States. Founding member of the Brazilian Music Academy (chair n.38). Birth: Brasil São Paulo SP, 21/3/1898
Death: Brasil São Paulo SP, 21/11/1982

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