Meet Heitor Villa-Lobos, the Brazilian composer who shook the classical music world.

Born in Rio de Janeiro on March 5, 1887, Villa-Lobos was enchanted by music from an early age.

He ran away from home at 16 to pursue his musical dreams, despite his mother's wishes for him to become a doctor.

In the 1920s, Villa-Lobos became a key figure in the Semana de Arte Moderna, showcasing his work to a captivated audience.

Villa-Lobos returned to Brazil in the 1930s and became a music educator, advocating for the introduction of Brazilian music into schools.

Clique aí e dê uma olhada na obra completa de Heitor Villa-Lobos, um verdadeiro ícone da música clássica brasileira.

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