VILLA-LOBOS, HEITOR
(1887–1959)
HEITOR VILLA-LOBOS (Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1887 — Died in Rio de Janeiro, 1959) Villa-Lobos is the foremost Brazilian composer to date. He was vitally interested in the folk music of Brazil and was instrumental in setting up the music education system of Brazil, emphasizing the native songs of his country. His interest in folk music resulted from the contacts made with the Brazilian people and their music during four years of travel as a concert cellist. Later he distinguished himself…