Book Review
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kenjariVilla Lobos
by Simon Wright
This short book covers the life and works of 20th century Brazilian composer Heitor Villa Lobos. It's a nice, solid introduction to the composer and his music. I liked the way Wright integrated the biographical material with the discussion of Villa Lobos' music, although I could have done with a little more biography. Wright nonetheless does an excellent job of conveying not only the character of the music but the ways in which Villa Lobos shaped Brazilian art music.
by Simon Wright
This short book covers the life and works of 20th century Brazilian composer Heitor Villa Lobos. It's a nice, solid introduction to the composer and his music. I liked the way Wright integrated the biographical material with the discussion of Villa Lobos' music, although I could have done with a little more biography. Wright nonetheless does an excellent job of conveying not only the character of the music but the ways in which Villa Lobos shaped Brazilian art music.
