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Bachianas brasileiras No. 5, W 389

Heitor Villa-Lobos · 1887–1959 · Brazilian
For voice, 8 cellos
Also known as Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 for soprano and eight cellos · Aria (Cantilena)
Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10, for the voice part
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Hardest part
Voice
Form
Full work
Length
About 11 min
Composed
1938–45
Era
20th century

Notes

Soprano and eight cellos: Aria (Cantilena) and Dança (Martelo); Villa-Lobos asks for at least eight cellos

About this work

  1. Ária (Cantilena)
  2. Dança (Martelo)

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