Description

GUIOMAR NOVAES (SÃO JOÃO DA BOÃ VISTA, BRAZIL, FEBRUARY 28, 1896 — SÃO PAULO, MARCH 7, 1979)

Guiomar Novaes was a Brazilian pianist known for individuality of tone and phrasing, singing line, and a subtle and nuanced approach to her interpretations. After early studies in São Paulo with Luigi Chiafarelli, Novaës was sent by the Brazilian government to the Paris Conservatory, where she took first place in the entrance examinations (1909). There she studied with Isidor Philipp, graduating with a first prize in 1911. Acclaimed at her debuts in Paris (1911), London (1912), and New York City (1915), she enjoyed a concert career of more than 50 years. She championed the works of Brazilian composers, including those of her husband, Octavio Pinto. Her graceful, poetic, and intensely lyrical style is shown to full advantage on only a few of the many recordings she made after the early 1920s.

TRACKLIST

1. “Album de Peterhof”, Op. 75, No. 8, G (Rubinstein) Duo-Art 6970
2. “Histoires” No. 2 Le petit âne blanc (The Little White Donkey) (Ibert) Duo-Art 7107
3. Ballet des papillons (The Butterflies’ Dance) Op. 69 (Godard) Duo-Art 7187
4. Berceuse (Cradle Song) Op. 57, Db (Chopin) Duo-Art 6238
5. Etudes, Op. 25, No. 9; Op. 10, No. 5 (both in Gb) (Chopin) Duo-Art 6453
6. Gavotte, A from the Opera “Iphigénie in Aulis” (Gluck-Brahms) Duo-Art 6476
7. Gnomenreigen (Gnomes’ Round Dance) Concert Etude No. 2 Duo-Art A-15
8. Grande Fantaisie on the Brazilian National Hymn, Op.69 (Gottschalk) Duo-Art 6442
9. Guitarre, Op. 45, No. 2 (Moszkowski) Duo-Art 6173
10. Ländler (Tirolese) (Sgambati) Duo-Art 6060
11. Largo from the Opera “Xerxes” (Serse) (Handel – Parsons) Duo-Art 6607
12. Night in Seville, Op. 55, No. 2 (Nieman) Duo-Art 7251
13. Nocturne (Nachtstück), Op. 23, No. 4, F (Schumann) Duo-Art 6488
14. Piano Sonata, Op. 81, Eb “Les Adieux” 2nd, 3rd Mvts. (Beethoven) Duo-Art 6909
15. Piano Sonata, Op. 81, Eb “Les Adieux” lst Mvt. (Beethoven) Duo-Art 6908
16. Romance, Op. 45, No. l (Grunfeld) Duo-Art 7122
17. Spring Song, Op. 62, No. 6, A (Songs without Words) (Mendelssohn) Duo-Art 6417
18. Valse No. l (Moret) Duo-Art 6301