Maestro Roger Henri, author of notable Brazilian TV scores, is buried in Rio
Brazilian television soundtrack composer passed away in Miguel Pereira, in the interior of Rio de Janeiro
Quick Look
- Maestro Roger Henri died at the age of 71 at his home in Miguel Pereira, in the interior of Rio de Janeiro, victim of a heart attack.
- Composer of more than 2,000 soundtracks for television, including themes for miniseries and soap operas, he also wrote a version of the Vitória Theme used at Ayrton Senna's wake and was the pianist for the version of the National Anthem recorded by Fafá de Belém.
- His songs were recorded by Daniela Mercury, Simone and Nana Caymmi.
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Why It Matters
Roger Henri was a Brazilian conductor and composer with more than four decades of career in television and music. He participated in the production of more than 2 thousand compositions, including themes for miniseries and soap operas, and created arrangements for TV programs. His songs were recorded by MPB artists such as Daniela Mercury, Simone and Nana Caymmi. He was also the pianist for the version of the National Anthem recorded by Fafá de Belém and signed a version of the Theme of Victory used in the coverage of Ayrton Senna's wake.
Most Brazilians may not recognize his face. With good humor, the maestro used to play with his own anonymity. He said he was "the invisible man on television".
But Roger Henri's work is unmistakable. He is behind some of the most famous tracks on our TV. Remember how the Saturday night movie screening was announced...
Roger Henri composed, conducted and created arrangements. It gave identity to programs that entered the memories of millions of people.
Roger Henri participated in the production of more than 2 thousand compositions, such as themes for miniseries and soap operas, creations that ended up in shows. In an interview, he explained the challenge of transforming images into music.
It has Roger Henri's signature version of the Victory Theme. The song was used to cover Ayrton Senna's wake, a moment of great commotion for Brazilians.
His talent also won over great MPB voices. There were songs recorded by singers such as Daniela Mercury, Simone and Nana Caymmi.
Her brother, musician Danilo Caymmi, paid tribute on behalf of the family.
Roger Henri was the pianist for the version of the National Anthem recorded by Fafá de Belém. She remembered her partner on a social network.
The maestro died yesterday, at his home, in Miguel Pereira, in the interior of Rio, victim of a heart attack.
He was 71 years old. But Roger Henri's work lives on. A legacy of four decades in Brazilian television and music.
Open Questions
- What was the exact date of Roger Henri's death?
- Will there be any public event or wake in honor of the maestro?
- What were the specific soundtracks for miniseries and soap operas composed by him?
