Heitor Villa-Lobos

Heitor Villa-Lobos was born (5 March 1887) and died (17 November 1959) in Rio de Janeiro. His father taught him the cello and the basics of music. The rest came from playing in bands and orchestras and reacting to the European music that he experienced. He came to Europe in the twenties where these influences coalesced with his Brazilian roots to produce a string of works essentially South American in style and colour, yet of a somewhat unique quality in overall effect.

A selection of M&V articles about Heitor Villa-Lobos

CD Spotlight. Chalk and Cheese - The nylon-string guitar of Tony R Clef, heard by Howard Smith. '... extraordinary recorded clarity.'

Ensemble. Songs of Exiles - The Canterbury Cellos, heard by Howard Smith

CD Spotlight. Spellbinding Artistry - Jonathan Plowright plays Chopin, recommended by Howard Smith. '... positively hair-raising.'

Ensemble. Dancing in the Air - Mary Isaac enjoys a concert of music from Latin America