Altamiro Carrilho

Altamiro Carrilho
Born
Altamiro Aquino Carrilho

(1924-12-21)December 21, 1924
DiedAugust 15, 2012(2012-08-15) (aged 87)
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
GenreChoro
InstrumentWestern concert flute
Years active1943 - 2012
Websitewww.altamirocarrilho.com.br/

Altamiro Carrilho (born Altamiro Aquino Carrilho; December 21, 1924 – August 15, 2012) was a Brazilian musician and composer. He is widely regarded as a master flutist and a major representative of the choro genre.

Carrilho died of lung cancer on August 15, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro.

Discography

References

  1. ↑ "Flautista Altamiro Carrilho morre de câncer aos 87 anos - Jornal O Globo". Oglobo.globo.com. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-15.