Villa-Lobos

by Simon Wright

The music of the prolific Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) typifies Brazil, in its diversity, spirit of racial amalgam, and awesome beauty. Through the sheer quantity of his output, his original use of folkloric material, and the striking accessibility of his scores, Villa-Lobos has become the
best-known and most significant Latin American composer of all time. This book provides an introduction to his music, and by focusing attention on important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0193154757
• ISBN13: 9780193154759
• Release Date: April 1992
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"