Originally written as a Hollywood soundtrack, Heitor Villa-Lobos's epic musical portrayal of the Amazon almost never went past the manuscript. It has a new recording thanks to enterprising conductor Simone Menezes, who also invited inspiration from legendary photojournalist Sebastião Salgado.
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In this interview, hear about bringing the work back to life, as well as what other parts of the world Menezes would set to music.
