This is very sad news.
Nicolau was an extremely fine and refined player, full of originality,
fire, and intelligence, with a beautifully relaxed and supple technique.
I was a member of the jury for the Nantes Harpsichord Competition in 1984
where he won the first prize. He so clearly stood out above everyone else.
I particularly remember that in the Final he played JSB's Fifth Partita
with elegance and panache, keeping it fairly subdued until the last
movement, when he threw off the Gigue as if it were a light-hearted moment
of high energy. I don't remember many harpsichord performances from 30
years ago, but this is one I've never forgotten.
I've followed his career from a distance over the last 30 years, always
pleased to see the success he had. He deserved to be even better known. It
is a great loss.
Best wishes,
DM
*Davitt MoroneyProfessor of Music; University OrganistDirector, University
Baroque Ensemble*
On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 8:34 AM, Dietrich Hein <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> dear list members,
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> another fantastic harpsichordist left the scene a few days ago, only at
> the age of 56 years.
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> Nicolau, a very brilliant and energetic player, was born in Sao Paulo,
> moved to Geneva to study with Christiane Jaccottet, K. Gilbert, G. Leonhard
> and Scott Ross, gained various prices at harpsichord competitions and
> conducted baroque opera. You'll find his version of Solers Fandango on
> YouTube...
> Our ways haven't crossed for quite a while, so I may have missed details,
> others might be able to contribute.
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