Curated Collection

Villa-Lobos Masterpieces

Explore the essential listening guide for Villa-Lobos. This selection represents the most significant works that define their musical legacy, curated for both new listeners and seasoned enthusiasts.

Work & Subtitle Year Actions
5 Prelúdios, A.419
Bachianas Brasileiras no. 1, for 8 cellos, A.246
Bachianas Brasileiras no. 2, A.247
Bachianas Brasileiras no. 4, for piano and orchestra, A.424
Bachianas Brasileiras no. 5, for voice and 8 cellos, A.389
Bachianas Brasileiras no. 7, A.432
Chôros no. 10, A.209, "Rasga o Coraçao"
Chôros no. 11, for piano and orchestra, A.228
Chôros no. 5, A.207, "Alma brasiliera"
Chôros no. 6, A.219
Chôros no. 7, for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, violin, cello, and off-stage gong, A.199, "Setemino"
Fantasia, for saxophone, 2 horns, and strings, A.490
Guitar Concerto, A.502
Momoprecoce, fantasy for piano and orchestra, A.240
Rudepoêma, A.184
Sexteto místico, for flute, oboe, saxophone, harp, cello, and guitar, A.131, "Mystic Sextet"
String Quartet no. 6, A.468
String Quartet no. 7, A.435
String Quartet no. 8, A.446
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