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Composer of the Week: Villa-Lobos

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3: Bach and Brazil
The genius of Bach appealed strongly to Villa Lobos. Although the music of Villa-
Lobos and Bach may seem to be strange bedfellows, this Brazilian composer considered the music of Bach to be "a universal and rich folklore source, deeply rooted in the folk music of every country in the world. Bach is a mediator among all races". With Donald Macleod.
Fugue in D (arr Villa-Lobos from Fugue in D, BWV874) William Pleeth Cello Octet Toccata: The Little Train of the Caipira (Bachianas Brasileiras No 2)
French National Radio Orchestra, conducted by the Composer
Sanctus (Missa Sao Sebastiao)
Corydon Singers, conductor Matthew Best Bachianas Brasileiras No 1
12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic
GuitarPreludes: Nos 2-4 Julian Bream
Bachianas Brasileiras No 5
Victoria de los Angeles (soprano), eight cellos (Fernand Benedetti , solo cello), conducted by the Composer

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod.
Cello:
William Pleeth
Cellos:
Fernand Benedetti
Source: Radio Times

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