An Analysis of Pitch Organization in Villa-lobos's Rudepoêma
Description:
Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959) stands central to the music history of the Brazilian twentieth century. His music represents a synthesis of the European art influences he absorbed and his quest to find a true Brazilian identity, which was not rooted in the deliberate imitation of Brazilian folk elements, but rather in the natural assimilation of them in his compositional style. His early compositions embody strong post-romantic, impressionistic tendencies, especially in regard to their harmonies…
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Date:
May 2013
Creator:
Kruger, Esthea
Partner:
UNT Libraries