Description
Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) is renowned for the unique originality of his music, based in large part on indigenous melodies and rhythms associated with Brazilian folk music. These native elements, as well as many other facets of his work, may be heard and studied in this rich selection of his finest piano music.
Thirty-three sparkling pieces include Segunda Suite Infantil, Danças Caracteristicas Africanas, Suite Floral, Prole do Bebê, Simples Coletânea, Histórias da Carochinha, and Carnaval das Crianças.
Pianists and all music lovers will delight in this evocative, sensuous, and vibrant music, reprinted here from authoritative editions.
Author: Heitor Villa-Lobos
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 06/13/2012
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 11.86h x 8.98w x 0.37d
ISBN13: 9780486293844
ISBN10: 048629384X
BISAC Categories:
- Music | Printed Music | Piano & Keyboard Repertoire
- Music | Genres & Styles | Classical
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