39515 | BACHIANAS BRASILIERAS NO. 5: Aria (Cantilena) (Violin, Viola, or Cello Solo) |
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| Villa-Lobos, Heitor (Arr. Hoffman, Jamin) | Score mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra w/solo; String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium |
| Duration: 3:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.4.2-2.4,pf,solo vn/va/vc |
| Comments: solo in set |
| Description: This famous aria pays homage to J. S. Bach and remains one of the most popular of Villa-Lobos' works, originally written for solo soprano and eight celli. Hoffman's setting for string orchestra spotlights a violin soloist with the beautiful melodic line. Extraordinary programming for today's string orchestras! |