Heitor Villa-Lobos

Composer

Born: March 5, 1887 (72 years old)

Died: November 17, 1959

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.

Filmography (5)

• South of the Border with Disney (1942, ★ 8.4)
• The Discovery of Brazil (1937, ★ 7.4)
• Amazonas, Amazonas (1966, ★ 6.9)
• Clay (1942, ★ 5.8)
• Green Mansions (1959, ★ 5.7)