Tavares was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1986, on September 16th. Tavares’s musical style towed the boundary between popular and classical music. His father’s desire for his career was accountancy, however Tavares defied this and studied music. In 1921 he studied in Rio orchestration with J. Octaviano.
Tavares had a strong musical interest in synthesizing Brazilian folk music and classical music. “The Modern Art Week” held in Brazil in 1921 served as an inspiration for him exploring this innovative style. He professional life as a composer began in 1926. He also conducted the Orchestra Teatro Giria in the same year. In 1927 he wrote the music for the opening play at Teatro de Brinquedo, where is worked as a pianist.
Tavares spent many years exploring different Brazilian regions and investigating folklore.
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