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This work is likely not in the public domain in the US (due to first publication with the required notice after 1923, plus renewal or "restoration" under the GATT/TRIPS amendments), nor in the EU and those countries where the copyright term is life+70 years. However, it is public domain in Canada (where IMSLP is hosted) and in other countries (China, Japan, S. Korea) where the copyright term is life+50 years. |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 1925 |
| Genre Categories | Chorinhos; Dances; For 2 pianos, orchestra; |
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| Work Title | Chôros No.8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | |
| Composer | Villa-Lobos, Heitor |
| Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. | W208 |
| I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IHV 24 |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1925 |
| First Performance. | 1927-10-24 in Paris, Salle Gaveau Aline van Barentzen (piano) ; Tomás Teran (piano) ; Villa-Lobos (conductor) ; Concerts Colonne Orchestra |
| First Publication. | 1928 |
| Dedication | Tomás Teran |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 20 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | 2 Pianos (solo), 1 piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 1 english horn, 4 clarinets, 1 bass clarinet, 1 saxophone, 2 bassoons, 1 contrabassoon, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, 1 tuba, timpani, tam-tam, xylophone, triangle, bass drum, cymbals, tambor de campanha, caixa, chocalhos de metal, reco, caraxa, caracaxá, puita, matraca, 2 harps, celesta, strings |
