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Heitor Villa-Lobos

Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959)

Nationality: Brazilian
Born: March 5, 1887, Rio de Janeiro Died: November 17, 1959, Rio de Janeiro (age 72)

String Quartet No. 6

(for 2 violins, viola and cello)
7:00 I. Poco animato
4:38 II. Allegretto
6:43 III. Andante quasi adagio
6:32 IV. Allegro vivace
Duration: 24 minutes (approximately)
Composed: 1938 (age 50-51)
1 recording, 4 videos
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7:00
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I. Poco animato
4:38
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II. Allegretto
6:43
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III. Andante quasi adagio
6:32
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IV. Allegro vivace

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Alberto Nepomuceno (1864-1920)
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Nationality: Brazilian
Born: July 6, 1864, Fortaleza Died: October 16, 1920, Rio de Janeiro (age 56)