Frederico de Freitas
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Frederico Guedes de Freitas (born Lisbon, Portugal; 15 November 1902 – 12 January 1980) was a
pedagogue
.
De Freitas studied at the
chamber orchestra, as well as the assistant director of its symphony. In 1940 he created the Lisbon Choral Society, and from 1949 to 1953 he led the Oporto Symphony.[1]
De Freitas composed in many different
nationalist and pictorial in character. His works include a radio opera, ballets, and many other orchestral compositions, in addition to vocal, chamber music, and piano pieces.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-674-37299-3.
- Randel, Don Michael (2003). The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music. Harvard University Press. pp. 282, 283. ISBN 978-0-674-37299-3.
- Biography (in Portuguese)