Consisting of 9 compositions scored for various media, the most famous is probably the fifth, written for soprano and cello octet, consisting of a wordless chant surrounding a setting of a Brazilian folk song.
The second piece in this musical work is scored for orchestra in four movements, each with two titles, such as "Prelude/Song of the Hoodlum" and "Toccata/The Little Train to Caipira". Consisting of 9 compositions scored for various media, the most famous is probably the fifth, written for soprano and cello octet, consisting of a wordless chant surrounding a setting of a Brazilian folk song. Seeking to combine elements of Brazilian folk music with the contrapuntal style of J.S. Bach, for ten points, what is this work by Heitor Villa-Lobos?
The second piece in this musical work is scored for orchestra in four movements, each with two titles, such as "Prelude/Song of the Hoodlum" and "Toccata/The Little Train to Caipira".
Bachiana(s) Brasileira(s)