Jocy de Oliveira facts for kids

Jocy de Oliveira is a talented Brazilian musician, artist, and composer. She was born on April 11, 1936. She is known for her amazing piano playing and for creating unique music that often combines different art forms.

Biography

Her Early Life and Studies

Jocy de Oliveira was born in Curitiba, Brazil. She grew up in São Paulo. She started playing the piano at a young age. She studied music with great teachers in different parts of the world. She learned from Joseph Kliass in São Paulo, Marguerite Long in Paris, and Robert Wykes in St. Louis. She also earned a special degree called a Master of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis.

Her Career and Achievements

Jocy de Oliveira became a concert pianist when she was still a child. She performed all over the world with famous musicians. These included Stravinsky and John Cage. She lived in St. Louis, New York City, and Rio de Janeiro. Jocy de Oliveira is a member of the Brazilian Academy of Music. She has also written four books.

Honors and Awards

Jocy de Oliveira has received many important honors and awards for her work. These include:

• Rockefeller Foundation
• New York Council on the Arts
• Meet the Composer
• Foundation of Art and Culture Vitae (Brazil)

Works

Musical Compositions

Jocy de Oliveira creates music that often uses electronic sounds and combines different types of art. Her works include video projects, stage shows, and musical theater. Some of her selected works are:

• Polinterações I and II (1970)
• Música no espaço, a planetarium event (1982/83)
• Fata Morgana (1987)
• Liturgia Thurs Espaço (1988)
• Inori à ... Sagrada (1993)
• Illud Tempus (1994)
• Canto e Raga (1995)
• Cenas de una Trilogia (1999)
• As Malibran (1999/2000)
• Medea, Profecia e Balada (2003)
• Kseni Estrangeira-A (2003/2005)

Recorded Works

Her music has been recorded and released on CDs and DVDs. Some of these recordings include:

• Catalogue d'oiseaux, by Olivier Messiaen (Vox)
• Vingt regards sur l'enfant-Jésus, by Olivier Messiaen (Vox)
• Inori à ... sagrada Rer BJOCD, ASIN:B000O00HFE
• Illud tempus ABM DIGITAL, ASIN:B003ZU8YGE
• As Malibrans (2000) ASIN:B00004UAWV

Books

Jocy de Oliveira is also an author. She has written several books, including:

• O 3 º Mundo (São Paulo, 1959)
• Apague meu spot light (São Paulo, 1961)
• Dias e seus Caminhos Mapas e partituras (1983)
• Inori - a ... sagrada (2003)

See also

In Spanish: Jocy de Oliveira para niños