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Orchestra, String Orchestra - Grade 3-4 SKU: HL.50486366 (from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5). Composed by Heitor Villa-Lobos. Arranged by Jamin Hoffman. String Orchestra. Classical. Full Score and Parts. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50486366). ISBN 9781423417316. UPC: 884088101206. 9.0x12.0x0.293 inches.This famous aria pays homage to Johann Sebastian Bach and remains one of the most popular of Villa-Lobos' works, originally written for solo soprano and eight celli. Jamin Hoffman's setting for string orchestra spotlights a violin soloist with the beautiful melodic line, which soars and captivates, in the manner of Bach's long non-repeating slow movements. Extraordinary programming for today's string orchestras!