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Villa-Lobos

American  
[vee-lah-loh-baws, -bohs, vil-uh-, vee-lyah-law-boosh, -boos] / ˈvi lɑˈloʊ bɔs, -boʊs, ˈvɪl ə-, ˈvi ljɑˈlɔ bʊʃ, -bʊs /

noun

  1. Heitor 1881–1959, Brazilian composer.


Villa-Lobos British  
/ ˈvilaˈlobus, ˈviːlɑːˈləʊbɒs, ˈvɪlə- /

noun

  1. Heitor (ejˈtor). 1887–1959, Brazilian composer, much of whose work is based on Brazilian folk tunes

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In Villa-Lobos Park, you’ll find one of the most modern libraries in São Paulo.

From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2023

In 2013, he received the Latin Grammy for best classical album for “Brasileiro,” featuring the works of Brazilian composers including Heitor Villa-Lobos.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 3, 2021

Chamber Music from Latin America Members of the LA Phil play pieces by Gardel and Villa-Lobos, plus the world premiere of Gabriela Ortiz’s “Pico-Bite-Beat.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 22, 2019

Among the selections are an easygoing dance by the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, a Hungarian folk tune, a mariachi song and some Schubert.

From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2017

The program will feature solo and chamber works for flute and cello by Beethoven, Weber, Takemitsu and Villa-Lobos.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2017

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