Heitor and Arminda Villa-Lobos

Arminda lighting the Villa-Lobos cigar; in the background piano, sheet music and metronome. In the photograph, there is a dedication: “To our good friend Frank R La Briola our fondest memories. Villa-Lobos and Arminda. New York 17-12-51 ”. The couple is in their room at the Hotel Alrae, where they used to stay when they were in New York City. Frank R La Briola was a friend of the couple, the Villa-Lobos Museum has in its collection correspondences between him and the composer.