Alexandre Levy
Born: 10th November 1864, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Died: 17th January 1892, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Nationality: Brazilian
Alexandre Levy was a Brazilian composer, pianist and conductor. Born in São Paulo, he pioneered a fusion of classical composition with Brazil's popular folk music and rhythms. Levy died prematurely at the age of 27, an early member of the 27 Club age. His hometown grants a prestigious award in his name.
His Jewish family came from France and was musically active.
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