Heitor Villa-Lobos

Brazilian composer (1887–1959)

March 5, 1887Born

November 17, 1959Died

BrazilCitizenship

Rio de JaneiroPlace of birth

Facts

Born: March 5, 1887
Died: November 17, 1959
Citizenship: Brazil
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro
Place of death: Rio de Janeiro
Occupations: cellist, musicologist, conductor, classical guitarist, choreographer, composer, pianist, secondary school teacher, guitarist
Awards: Commander of the Legion of Honour, honorary doctor of the University of Miami, Q56707516