Alexandre Levy (10 November 1864 – 17 January 1892) 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, and is the first known musician to die at the infamous
27 Club age.[1] His hometown grants a prestigious award in his name.
His
Jewish family came from France and was musically active. His father founded the most important music business of the city and was himself clarinetist.[2]
Alexandre Levy (10 November 1864 – 17 January 1892) 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, and is the first known musician to die at the infamous
27 Club age.[1] His hometown grants a prestigious award in his name.
His
Jewish family came from France and was musically active. His father founded the most important music business of the city and was himself clarinetist.[2]