About José Calvário
Lived 1951 – 2009 (aged 58). José Calvário was a Portuguese composer, conductor, pianist, songwriter and musician.
José Carlos Barbosa Calvário (1951, Porto – 17 June 2009, Oeiras) was a Portuguese songwriter and conductor.
He was also a composer, and conducted at many Portuguese festivals.
In the Eurovision Song Contest he was the composer, lyricist and conductor of five Portuguese entries, "A festa da vida" (1972), "E depois do adeus" (1974), "Portugal no coração" (1977), "Penso em ti, eu sei" (1985) and "Voltarei" (1988).
Death He died on 17 June 2009, aged 58, following a heart attack.
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Who was José Calvário?
Portuguese songwriter and composer (1951–2009)
When was José Calvário born?
José Calvário was born on 8 January 1951 in Porto.
When did José Calvário die?
José Calvário died on 17 June 2009 in Oeiras.
What was José Calvário's occupation?
José Calvário was a composer, conductor, pianist, songwriter and musician.
What nationality was José Calvário?
José Calvário was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Calvário. https://biography.guide/jose-calvario/
MLA: "José Calvário." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-calvario/.
Chicago: "José Calvário." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-calvario/.
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