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Heitor Villa-Lobos

Personal Info

Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

March 5, 1887(72)

Day of Death

November 17, 1959

Heitor Villa-Lobos

Sound

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.

Known For

Filmography