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Heitor Villa-Lobos

Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959) was a Brazilian composer, choreographer and conductor.

Overview

Born at Rio de Janeiro in 1887, died at Rio de Janeiro in 1959.

In detail

the recorded working language is Portuguese.

The field of work recorded is music, classical music and guitar. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony.

Membership is recorded of National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina) and Academia Brasileira de Música.

Works named in the authority record are String Quartet No. 14, Chôros No. 1, String Quartet No. 3 and Bachianas Brasileiras.

Distinctions recorded are honorary doctor of the University of Miami, Commander of the Legion of Honour and Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Heitor Villa-Lobos”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q203514: Heitor Villa-Lobos

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