“Cidade Maravilhosa”
Student Participation: Singing, Moving
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Download printable “Cidade Maravilhosa” sheet music (PDF).
Download printable “Cidade Maravilhosa” piano and vocal score (PDF).
Repertoire Exploration
Learn fundamental concepts of music and engage in creative activities through a deeper exploration of the ideas and themes of the Link Up repertoire.
How Does Music Inform Movement?
Composer Bio
André Filho
André Filho (1906–1974) was a Brazilian actor and musician who composed many popular songs. A violinist, singer, guitarist, pianist, mandolinist, and banjo player, Filho was an active performer and composer. He wrote “Cidade Maravilhosa” (“Beautiful City”) for the Rio de Janeiro Carnival in 1935. The song was made popular by Carmen Miranda, a Brazilian-born Broadway singer and actress, and became the anthem of Rio de Janeiro.
