Miguel Proença

Miguel Angelo Oronoz Proença (March 27, 1939 – August 22, 2025) was a Brazilian pianist.

Life and work

Proença was born in Quaraí on March 27, 1939.[1] Throughout a career spanning more than six decades, he has performed as a soloist on five continents. His discography contains more than 30 recordings dedicated to Brazilian and international classical music.[2]

Proença was a Steinway Artist, appearing on the Steinway & Sons Wall of Fame.[3]

Proença died on August 22, 2025, at the age of 86.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Miguel Proença | Nova Friburgo | Nova Friburgo Country Clube". Dellarte | Soluções Culturais (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  2. ^ "About Miguel Proenca". paginas.terra.com.br. Archived from the original on 2007-03-12. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  3. ^ "Steinway Artist - Miguel Proença". eu.steinway.com. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
  4. ^ "Morre, aos 86 anos, Miguel Proença, pianista de prestígio internacional e divulgador da música erudita brasileira". O Globo (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-27.