Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887 - 1959) & Novaës, Guiomar (1895-1979). Brazilian Piano Music LPs, SIGNED. An unusual signed item from the great Brazilian composer and pianist. Among other works, the set includes "Brazilian Folk Songs" and "The Three Maries" by Villa-Lobos. Also included are "Memories of Childhood" by Octavio Pinto, the Brazilian composer married to Novaes. 3 x 10”, 78 rpm Record Album on Columbia MM-692. Signed in fountain pen ink on the inside cover by both Novaes and Villa-Lobos, who dates his signature 30/7/51. Overall in very good condition, some corner wear and seam split at spine, records with some light rubbing or surface marks.
“One of the most spontaneous and poetic pianists of her generation, [Novaes] was most extensively recorded by Vox in the 1950s, leaving interpretations of Chopin's F minor Concerto (with Klemperer) and Schumann's Carnaval that bear witness to an irrepressible individuality and eloquence.” (Grove Online)
“One of the most spontaneous and poetic pianists of her generation, [Novaes] was most extensively recorded by Vox in the 1950s, leaving interpretations of Chopin's F minor Concerto (with Klemperer) and Schumann's Carnaval that bear witness to an irrepressible individuality and eloquence.” (Grove Online)
Villa-Lobos, Hector. (1887 - 1959) & Novaës, Guiomar (1895-1979). Brazilian Piano Music LPs, SIGNED. An unusual signed item from the great Brazilian composer and pianist. Among other works, the set includes "Brazilian Folk Songs" and "The Three Maries" by Villa-Lobos. Also included are "Memories of Childhood" by Octavio Pinto, the Brazilian composer married to Novaes. 3 x 10”, 78 rpm Record Album on Columbia MM-692. Signed in fountain pen ink on the inside cover by both Novaes and Villa-Lobos, who dates his signature 30/7/51. Overall in very good condition, some corner wear and seam split at spine, records with some light rubbing or surface marks.
“One of the most spontaneous and poetic pianists of her generation, [Novaes] was most extensively recorded by Vox in the 1950s, leaving interpretations of Chopin's F minor Concerto (with Klemperer) and Schumann's Carnaval that bear witness to an irrepressible individuality and eloquence.” (Grove Online)
“One of the most spontaneous and poetic pianists of her generation, [Novaes] was most extensively recorded by Vox in the 1950s, leaving interpretations of Chopin's F minor Concerto (with Klemperer) and Schumann's Carnaval that bear witness to an irrepressible individuality and eloquence.” (Grove Online)