Nelson José Pinto Freire was born on 18th October 1944, in Boa Esperança, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Pinto was a Brazilian classical pianist who started playing the piano at age three. at the age of four, Pinto gave his first public recital.
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Pinto was noted for his “decorous piano playing” and “interpretive depth” making him one of the leading pianists of his generation.
Pinto’s recordings for labels such as Sony Classical, Teldec, Philips, and Decca have earned him top awards including the Gramophone Award and Diapason d’Or.
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At the age of 12 In 1957, Pinto’s performed Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 gained recognition. Pinto was awarded 7th place at the Rio de Janeiro International Piano Competition.
Pinto died a painful death at his home in Rio de Janeiro on 1 November 2021. He was 77 years old when he died.
Cause Of Nelson Freire Pinto’s Death
The actual cause of Nelson Freire Pinto’s death was not revealed to the public due to unknown reasons.
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