Composer

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Heitor Villa-Lobos

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Compose Date

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1932

Average_duration

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6:57

Movement_count

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5

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Heitor Villa-Lobos was a Brazilian composer who is known for his unique style that blends traditional Brazilian music with modernist techniques. One of his most famous works is the Guia Prático, a collection of 100 pieces for piano that he composed between 1932 and 1945. The fourth and fifth albums of the Guia Prático, A. 280, were composed in 1938 and premiered in Rio de Janeiro in the same year. The fourth album of the Guia Prático consists of 27 pieces, while the fifth album has 26 pieces. Each piece is based on a traditional Brazilian folk melody, which Villa-Lobos arranged for piano. The pieces are organized into different categories, such as "Cantigas de Roda" (children's songs), "Modinhas e Lundus" (romantic songs), and "Danças" (dances). One of the characteristics of the Guia Prático is Villa-Lobos's use of modernist techniques, such as dissonance and irregular rhythms, to transform the traditional melodies into something new and exciting. For example, in the piece "A Lenda do Caboclo" from the fourth album, Villa-Lobos uses a complex rhythmic pattern to create a sense of tension and drama. Another characteristic of the Guia Prático is Villa-Lobos's use of repetition and variation to create a sense of unity and coherence throughout the collection. Many of the pieces have a simple, repetitive structure that allows the listener to focus on the melody and the subtle variations that Villa-Lobos introduces. Overall, the Guia Prático is a testament to Villa-Lobos's skill as a composer and his deep love for Brazilian music. It is a unique and important contribution to the world of classical music, and it continues to be performed and studied by musicians and scholars around the world.

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