Of all the volumes in this series, the current one presents arguably the most diverse sample of Villa-Lobos’s musical language and techniques. The pieces take their inspiration from a wide variety of influences, including children’s games, Brazilian traditional music, avant-garde techniques, and extra-musical elements. It includes Villa-Lobos’s most important work for piano solo (the Rudepoêma) and a selection of pieces that provide a comprehensive sample of his pianistic style. Together, they offer a detailed picture of Villa-Lobos’s exuberant musical personality.