The award-winning composer/arranger Rogério Duprat is primarily known for his fundamental influence over the Tropicalia movement. But, he also is a successful composer of over 40 movie soundtracks, having also arranged music for several artists.
Beginning with cello lessons from Calisto Corazza, in 1953 he joined the Orquestra Sinfônica Estadual. In that period, Duprat studied harmony, counterpoint, and composition with Olivier Toni and the renowned Brazilian composer Cláudio Santoro. In 1955, he joined the Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal de São Paulo. In 1956, Duprat founded ...