Animé from Fantasia for soprano sax Heitor Villa-Lobos
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Villa-Lobos is the most celebrated Brazilian composer of all time due to his enormous output (he wrote about 1,000 pieces) and his colorful musical language. His work illustrates the diverse Brazilian scene and its unique vitality. His most famous works, a cycle of nine Bachianas Brasileiras for varying instrumental combinations, marries the spirit of Brazilian folk music with that of Bach. Ashu
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Heitor Villa-Lobos
Animé, from Fantasia Play
Recorded on 08/08/2007, uploaded on 02/24/2009
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Animé from Fantasia for soprano sax Heitor Villa-Lobos
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Villa-Lobos is the most celebrated Brazilian composer of all time due to his enormous output (he wrote about 1,000 pieces) and his colorful musical language. His work illustrates the diverse Brazilian scene and its unique vitality. His most famous works, a cycle of nine Bachianas Brasileiras for varying instrumental combinations, marries the spirit of Brazilian folk music with that of Bach. Ashu
More music by Heitor Villa-Lobos
Aria, from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5
Prelude No 1
Song of the Black Swan
Etude No 1
Trio No. 1 in c minor
"Polichinelle"
Sentimental Melody, from Forest of the Amazon
Sonata-Fantasia No. 1 “Désespérance”
Alma brasileira
Impressoes Seresteiras
Performances by same musician(s)
Fantaisie sur un thème original
Cinema Paradiso (arr. Ashu)
Gabriel’s Oboe (arr. Ashu)
Tango Bordel 1900 (arr. Ashu)
Andante, from Sonata, Op.19 (arr. Ashu)
Libertango (arr. Ashu)
Allegro con moto, from Concertino Da Camera
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