Heitor Villa-Lobos · 1887–1959 · Brazilian
| Composed | 1930 |
| Instrumentation | orchestra of 8 cellos (alt: 2va + 6vc) |
| Duration | 17 minutes |
| Tier | Core canon — standard repertoire |
| Editions & hire | Wise Music (G. Schirmer / AMP / Chester) ↗ |
| Source | Wise Music Classical (AMP) — Bachianas Brasileiras No. 1 ↗ |
Read in standard international shorthand: flutes · oboes · clarinets · bassoons — horns · trumpets · trombones · tuba — timpani · percussion — harp · keyboard. Section counts include doubling players. Always confirm against the publisher's official parts list before contracting musicians or renting materials.