Experience the timeless elegance of classical piano through the masterful playing of Guiomar Novaes in this captivating recital. Released on April 1, 2011, by Music and Arts Programs of America, this album is a testament to Novaes' virtuosity and the enduring beauty of the classical repertoire. Spanning a diverse range of composers and styles, the collection features works by Chopin, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and more, showcasing Novaes' technical brilliance and interpretive depth. From the lively Mazurkas of Chopin to the enchanting "Dance of the Blessed Spirits" from Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice, each piece is performed with precision and passion. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Feux-follets" from Pastels, Op. 24, and "Prole do bebê No. 1," offering a delightful mix of familiar and new compositions. With a duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes, this recital is a perfect companion for any classical music enthusiast, providing a rich and immersive listening experience.
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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