His first name is pronounced ay-TOR in Portuguese...
That man from Brazil, Villa-Lobos,
Wrote works* loved by bassoons (also oboes)
Some think stuff by Heitor
Is odd-sounding and hor-
rid and suitable only for hobos.
* Duet for Oboe & Bassoon and Trio for Clarinet Bassoon & Oboe.
"Why is it that whenever I hear a piece of music I can't stand, it's always
ReplyDeleteby Villa-Lobos?" -- Igor Stravinsky