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 for soprano sax 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
Prelude No 1
Aria from Bacchianas Brasileiras
Song of the Black Swan
Aria, from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5
Etude No 1
Performances by same musician(s)
Allegro con moto, from Concertino Da Camera
Andante, from Sonata, Op.19 (arr. Ashu)
Tango Bordel 1900 (arr. Ashu)
Libertango (arr. Ashu)
Gabriel’s Oboe (arr. Ashu)
Cinema Paradiso (arr. Ashu)
Fantaisie sur un thème original
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