Heitor Villa-Lobos was a Brazilian composer and conductor.
It is noteworthy for being the main responsible for the discovery of a language peculiarly Brazilian music, is considered the greatest exponent of the music of modernism in Brazil
Heitor Villa-Lobos became known as a revolutionary who caused a break with academic music in Brazil. His travels through the interior of the country influenced his compositions.
In 1903, Villa-Lobos finished the basic studies in the Monastery of St. Benedict. I used to join the groups of crying, playing guitar at parties and serenades.
In 1915, Villa-Lobos conducted the first concert with his compositions. At that time, had already composed his first pieces for guitar. In 1919, he performed in Buenos Aires, with the String Quartet No 2. The week of Modern Art in 1922.
Since returning from Europe, the genius of Villa-Lobos was to incorporate the artistic and cultural heritage of Brazil. His compositions excite European and American audiences.
Recognized as a musical genius, he received all sorts of tributes, stripped with kings and heads of state met in life and glory to glory died on November 17, 1959, in Rio de Janeiro.
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