1959 Death Heitor Villa-Lobos, Brazilian composer/pianist/conductor, dies at 72 1957 Event Heitor Villa-Lobos' 10th Symphony, premieres in Paris 1955 Event Heitor Villa-Lobos' 8th Symphony, premieres in Philadelphia 1942 Event 1st performance of Heitor Villa-Lobos' Choros 6/9/11 1940 Event Heitor Villa-Lobos' opera "Izaht," premieres in Rio de Janeiro 1887 Birthday Heitor Villa-Lobos, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, composer, Salon Waltz
