Brazilian composer and conductor (1887-1959) whose many compositions include twelve symphonies, as well as operas, large-scale symphonic poems, concerti, and ballets. Scarce TLS in French, signed “H. Villa-Lobos,” one page, 8.25 x 10.5, May 12, 1953. Letter to Richard F. French, in full (translated): "I have just arrived from Stuttgart and it is with pleasure that I reply to your letter of May 4th. The English text for the ARIA of the Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 may be the same as that already printed in the original score. My wife and I send you our affectionate regards." In fine condition. Villa-Lobos wrote Bachianas Brasileiras, a series of nine suites written for various combinations of instruments and voices, between 1930 and 1945.
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