Biography
- Villa-Lobos was born in Rio de Janeiro and learned to play the cello, clarinet, and classical guitar.
- He composed music for the film, Green Mansions, which stars Audrey Hepburn.
- Villa-Lobos’ wife, Lucilia Guimaraes, taught him how to play the piano.
Famous Works
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Floresta do Amazonas
Suite for Piano and Orchestra
