The first of the composer’s symphonies to be published without a descriptive title, this work premiered in New York in January 1955, with the composer conducting. The work is divided into four movements:
Andante
Lento (assai)
Allegretto scherzando
Allegro (giusto)
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
Symphony No. 8 was written by Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Heitor Villa-Lobos released Symphony No. 8 on Fri Jan 14 1955.