The English pianist Marie Novello’s life and career were cut short by throat cancer in 1928 when she was only 30. She recorded extensively for Edison Bell’s “Velvet Face” and “The Winner” labels in the acoustic era, and made a few issued sides for HMV electrically. Her recordings have received few reissues. Her recorded repertoire was wide-ranging, including Mendelssohn’s 1st Piano Concerto.

Grieg – Norwegian Bridal Procession
Sinding – Rustle of Spring
Marie Novello, piano

Winner 3424
Matrices 6588, 6589
Recorded c. July 1920

Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody (No.2)
Marie Novello, piano

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The Winner 3599 (10")
Matrices 6849K-3, 6850R-3
Recorded November 1921