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What year did Heitor Villa-Lobos start his journey into Brazil's interior to collect folk music?
What year did Heitor Villa-Lobos start his journey into Brazil's interior to collect folk music?
- 1912
- 1899
- 1930
- 1905 (correct)
What role did Heitor Villa-Lobos hold upon his return to Brazil in 1930?
What role did Heitor Villa-Lobos hold upon his return to Brazil in 1930?
- Conductor of the Rio Symphony
- President of the Brazilian Academy of Music
- Director of Music Education (correct)
- Music Professor at National Institute of Music
Which of the following musicians had a significant influence on Villa-Lobos after he was introduced to their music by the Ballets Russes?
Which of the following musicians had a significant influence on Villa-Lobos after he was introduced to their music by the Ballets Russes?
- Igor Stravinsky (correct)
- Frederic Chopin
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
How many years did Villa-Lobos serve as the president of the Brazilian Academy of Music?
How many years did Villa-Lobos serve as the president of the Brazilian Academy of Music?
Which instrument did Villa-Lobos not initially learn to play during his childhood?
Which instrument did Villa-Lobos not initially learn to play during his childhood?
Who was the lifelong friend that was also a famous pianist, associated with Villa-Lobos?
Who was the lifelong friend that was also a famous pianist, associated with Villa-Lobos?
Villa-Lobos's work largely contributed to which genre by incorporating Brazilian elements?
Villa-Lobos's work largely contributed to which genre by incorporating Brazilian elements?
What was one of the reasons Villa-Lobos traveled to Paris in 1923?
What was one of the reasons Villa-Lobos traveled to Paris in 1923?
How old was Villa-Lobos when he married LucÃlia Guimarães?
How old was Villa-Lobos when he married LucÃlia Guimarães?
In which year did Villa-Lobos pass away in Rio de Janeiro?
In which year did Villa-Lobos pass away in Rio de Janeiro?
Flashcards
Heitor Villa-Lobos
Heitor Villa-Lobos
Brazilian composer known for blending folk music and classical styles.
Birth Year
Birth Year
Heitor Villa-Lobos was born in 1887 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Father's Influence
Father's Influence
Villa-Lobos's father encouraged music study, teaching him cello, guitar, and clarinet.
Early Work
Early Work
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Folk Music Exploration
Folk Music Exploration
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Marriage
Marriage
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Paris Trip
Paris Trip
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Musical Education Reform
Musical Education Reform
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Brazilian Academy of Music
Brazilian Academy of Music
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Death
Death
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Study Notes
Heitor Villa-Lobos
- Born in 1887, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Father encouraged him to play cello, guitar, and clarinet
- 1899: Father died, young Heitor supported his family by playing music in cafes and theaters
- 1905: Traveled to Brazil's interior to collect folk music
- 1906-1907: Studied at National Institute of Music & played with street bands
- 1912: Studied Brazilian folk and indigenous music in the interior of Brazil
- 1923: Studied music in Paris, promoting his unique sound in Europe
- 1930: Appointed as music director in Brazil (1932)
- 1945: Founded the Brazilian Academy of Music & became its first President
- 1959: Died at age 72 in Rio de Janeiro
Villa-Lobos's Influence
- Best-known and most important Latin American composer
- Introduced Brazilian folk music and Latin rhythms to the world
- Reformed Brazilian music education system in his home country
- Well-known passionate and engaging character, known for quick smile and laugh
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