Villa-Lobos viewed the music of J. S. Bach as 'the source of all musical creation,' dedicating his Bachianas Brasileiras suites to him.
Performer Biography
The SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, the performing choir, has sung more premieres than any other choir in its 60-year history.
Composer Biography
Heitor Villa-Lobos, the composer, left behind over 1000 individual works, blending European classical tradition with indigenous and African influences.
Composition History
After returning to Brazil in 1930, Villa-Lobos was tasked with reforming music education in schools, leading him to train many choirmasters and produce extensive choral works.
Compositional Technique
Villa-Lobos's Choros No. 3, known as 'Pica-Páu' (woodpecker), imitates the sound of a forest bird tapping a tree.
Performer Biography
Marcus Creed, the artistic director of the SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart, previously led the RIAS Chamber Choir to numerous international awards.
Compositional Technique
In 'Préces sem palavras' (Prayers Without Words), Villa-Lobos uses only wordless sounds, including humming and hissing, to create a rhythmic texture and a 'typically Brazilian swing'.
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