Antônio Francisco Braga (1868 - 1945)
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Antônio Francisco Braga (April 15, 1868 in Rio de Janeiro - March 14, 1945) was a Brazilian music composer.

Antônio Francisco Braga studied with Luiz António de Moura and Carlos de Mesquita. In 1886 he founded the Sociedade de Concertos Populares. As the Brazilian Republic was declared in 1889, his composition Hino à bandeira was adopted as the Brazilian National Anthem. Starting in 1890 Antônio Francisco Braga studied at the Conservatoire in Paris with Jules Massenet. After that he spen ... (Read all)
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