Every phrase so lovingly and tenderly shaped…with secondary voices so subtly brought out…this could only be the playing of Guiomar Novaes. Artistry as rare and exquisite as this will most likely never be seen again. May her priceless recordings be available for many generations to come.
You are so right, James, and frankly no one could say it any better. You and I have been in love with the same woman all our lves. Only a woman as rare and wonderful as Guiomar Novaes could make that possible and still allow us to remain friends. ;-)
One of those pieces that any reasonably capable pianist thinks he could play quite easily -- UNTIL he hears incomparable artistry like this. Humbling to be sure, but always inspiring -- never daunting. It is a great treat to be able to hear these dear and familiar pieces played so wonderfully. Thank you for posting so many of Novaes 'recorded performances of "smaller" pieces.
![Schumann: Symphonic Etudes, Op. 13 [Guiomar Novaes]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/G14MBrfSqoM/mqdefault.jpg)
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Every phrase so lovingly and tenderly shaped…with secondary voices so subtly brought out…this could only be the playing of Guiomar Novaes. Artistry as rare and exquisite as this will most likely never be seen again. May her priceless recordings be available for many generations to come.
You are so right, James, and frankly no one could say it any better. You and I have been in love with the same woman all our lves. Only a woman as rare and wonderful as Guiomar Novaes could make that possible and still allow us to remain friends. ;-)
One of those pieces that any reasonably capable pianist thinks he could play quite easily -- UNTIL he hears incomparable artistry like this. Humbling to be sure, but always inspiring -- never daunting. It is a great treat to be able to hear these dear and familiar pieces played so wonderfully. Thank you for posting so many of Novaes 'recorded performances of "smaller" pieces.
Hyramess Hiramess I'm really touched by what you write about this unique pianist.... So right.... I can't think of a greater Schumann interpreter....
The playing is beautiful, but it just sounds like the typical immense bias when we assume it's better just because Miss So-and-so is playing.
Absolutely enchanting. Words fail.
amazing! proud to be Brazilian
Que fraseo! Que sonido tan maravilloso!
Simply wonderful interpretation of the gentle Arabeske.
Thank you.
It only better with each repeated hearing. The unique things this woman did with VOICING, PACING and RUBATO are incomparably beautiful.
Well said. I've been listening to this recording since the mid-1950's, and it never gets old.
Guiomar novaes don't play Schumann, she dreams Schumann...
bis belle interprétation.
IMprescindible para mi Museo
The best together with Emil Gilels
Could have more delicacy. Otherwise a good, streamlined rendition.