Heitor Villa-Lobos

Sound

Born: 1887-03-05
Died: 1959-11-17
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

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.

Awards & Nominations3 won · 0 nominated

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honorary doctor of the University of Miami

1954
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Livro dos Heróis e Heroínas da Pátria

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Commander of the Legion of Honour