Composer of the Week - Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)
Donald Macleod explores Villa-Lobos's life by looking at five of the places which were important to him
Composer of the Week - Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) - New York: Wowing Americans
Donald Macleod reflects on New York's devotion to Villa-Lobos and his music. It was the place from where he achieved global recogition.
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Composer of the Week - Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) - Paris: Opening Doors
Donald Macleod considers Villa-Lobos' relationship with Paris, the city where he developed his ideas, and a place he held in high affection for the rest of his life.
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Composer of the Week - Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) - Rio de Janeiro: Framing Events
Donald Macleod explores the impact on Villa-Lobos' life and work of Rio de Janeiro - the city where the composer was born and died.
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Composer of the Week - Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) - Sao Paulo: Convincing Brazilians
Donald Macleod discusses the importance to Villa-Lobos of Sao Paulo, the Brazilian city where the composer became a revered national educator.
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Composer of the Week - Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) - The Amazon - Inspiring Fantasies
Donald Macleod explores Villa-Lobos' fascination with the Amazon, a source of inspiration for many of his works.
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