Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical piano with "Piano Recital: Novaes, Guiomar," a captivating collection of performances by the renowned Brazilian pianist Guiomar Novaes. Recorded between 1919 and 1927, this album showcases Novaes' virtuosity and artistry through a diverse repertoire of classical masterpieces.
The album features 20 tracks, spanning a duration of 71 minutes, and includes compositions by celebrated composers such as Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Albeniz. Highlights include the enchanting "Grande fantaisie triomphale sur l'hymne national brésilien, Op. 69," the delicate "Mazurkas, Op. 33," and the mesmerizing "Waldesrauschen (Forest Murmurs)" from Liszt's "2 Konzertetüden, S. 145."
Guiomar Novaes, born in Brazil in 1895, was a prodigy who began playing the piano at the age of four. By seven, she was studying with Luigi Chiafarelli, and her talent soon took her to the Paris Conservatory. This album, her first recording, captures Novaes at the age of 24, a decade after her remarkable entrance audition at the prestigious institution.
"Piano Recital: Novaes, Guiomar" is a testament to Novaes' extraordinary skill and the enduring beauty of classical piano music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
(C) 2011 Music and Arts Programs of America(P) 2011 Music and Arts Programs of America
Tracks
Grande fantaisie triomphale sur l'hymne national brésilien, Op. 69: Grande fantaisie triomphale sur l'hymne national bresilien, Op. 69Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Guiomar Novaes
Mazurkas, Op. 33: Mazurka No. 23 in D Major, Op. 33, No. 2Frédéric Chopin, Guiomar Novaes
Lieder ohne Worte, Book 5, Op. 62: Lieder ohne Worte (Songs without Words), Book 5, Op. 62: No. 30 in A Major, Op. 62, No. 6, "Fruhlingslied"Felix Mendelssohn, Guiomar Novaes
Tango brasileiroAlexandre Levy, Guiomar Novaes
Album de Peterhof, Op. 75: No. 8, Nocturne in G MajorAnton Rubinstein, Guiomar Novaes
Albéniz - España, Op. 165, II. Tango: Albeniz - España, 165: II. Tango in D MajorLeopold Godowsky, Guiomar Novaes
Histoires: II. Le petit ane blanc (the Little White Donkey)Jacques Ibert, Guiomar Novaes
Prole do bebê No. 1: Prole do bebe No. 1: PolichinelloHeitor Villa-Lobos, Guiomar Novaes
Grande fantaisie triomphale sur l'hymne national brésilien, Op. 69: Grande fantaisie triomphale sur l'hymne national bresilien, Op. 69Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Guiomar Novaes