Heitor Villa-Lobos

Born: 1887-03-05

Biography

Heitor Villa-Lobos (Rio de Janeiro, March 5, 1887 – Rio de Janeiro, November 17, 1959) was a Brazilian composer, conductor, cellist, pianist and guitarist, described as "the most significant creative figure in 20th century in Brazilian classical music", and becoming the best-known South American composer of all time.

Known For

Rio, I Love You

Villa-Lobos - O Índio de Casaca

Copland, Bernstein

Gustavo Dudamel at the Paris Opera With artists from the Académie

The Discovery of Brazil

Diário da Província

João and the Knife

Top Movie Credits

Rio, I Love You Music

Green Mansions Music

Villa-Lobos - O Índio de Casaca Self (archive footage)

Copland, Bernstein Original Music Composer

Gustavo Dudamel at the Paris Opera With artists from the Académie Original Music Composer

The Discovery of Brazil Music

Clay Music

Regresso Music

Diário da Província Music

João and the Knife Music