The Amazon - Inspiring Fantasies
Donald Macleod explores Villa-Lobos' fascination with the Amazon, a source of inspiration for many of his works.
Villa-Lobos was fascinated by the Amazon- a source of inspiration in many of his works. Donald Macleod follows the thread of fantasy that he weaved through his life.
Dawn in a Tropical Forest
Jena Philharmonic Orchestra
David Montgomery (conductor)
ARTE NOVA 74321 54465 2 Tr 1
Cancoes Tipicas Brasileiras: Viola Quebrada; Adeus Ema; Xango
Teresa Berganza (mezzo-soprano)
Juan Antonio Alvarez Parejo (piano)
CLAVES CD 50-8401 Trs 1, 2, 3, 6
Uirapuru
Odense Symphony Orchestra
Jan Wagner (conductor)
BRIDGE 9129 Tr 1
Green Mansions: Main Title; Rima's Face; End Title (Bronislau Kaper's arrangement of Villa-Lobos themes)
MGM Studio Orchestra
Film Soundtrack: FSM Volume 8 No 3 Trs 1, 6 and 21
Danca do Indio Branco
Alma Petchersky (piano)
ASV CD DCA 607.
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Dawn in a Tropical Forest
Artist: Jena Philharmonic Orchestra Artist: David Montgomery (conductor)
- ARTE NOVA 74321 54465 2.
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Cancoes Tipicas Brasileiras: Viola Quebrada; Adeus Ema; Xango
Artist: Teresa Berganza (mezzo-soprano) Artist: Juan Antonio Alvarez Parejo (piano)
- CLAVES CD 50-8401.
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Uirapuru
Artist: Odense Symphony Orchestra Artist: Jan Wagner (conductor)
- BRIDGE 9129.
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Green Mansions: Main Title; Rima's Face; End Title (Bronislau Kaper's arrangement of Villa
Artist: MGM Studio Orchestra
- Film Soundtrack: FSM.
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Heitor Villa‐Lobos
Danca do Indio Branco
Artist: Alma Petchersky (piano)
- ASV CD DCA 607..
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