Sou bom que dói [I’m so good it hurts] Piano Solo - Digital Sheet Music

Piano, Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1618322

Composed by Arthur Camillo. Arranged by Alexandre Dias (editor); Published by Instituto Piano Brasileiro - IPB. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Latin, Multicultural, World. Score. 5 pages. Instituto Piano Brasileiro - IPB #1187514. Published by Instituto Piano Brasileiro - IPB (A0.1618322).

This urtext edition of Sou bom que dói (“I’m So Good It Hurts”) by Arthur Camillo (1860s–19??) shines a light on a once-forgotten jewel of early 20th-century Brazilian piano music. A vibrant maxixe—the forerunner of the samba—this piece captures the lively syncopations and rich harmonic interplay that were the hallmarks of the so-called pianeiros, a generation of virtuoso Brazilian pianists who performed in concert halls, cafés, and cinemas.

Never before published or recorded, the score survived only in a rare manuscript housed in the archives of Fred Figner, the visionary founder of Casa Edison and Odeon in Brazil. This new critical edition meticulously restores Camillo’s original intentions while providing editorial insights.

Key features of this edition include:

- Urtext fidelity to the rediscovered manuscript, ensuring historical authenticity.
- Informative preface detailing the composer’s significance, his collaborations with major record labels, and his connections to Ernesto Nazareth’s circle.

An essential addition to the Latin American piano repertoire, Sou bom que dói will delight pianists seeking an upbeat piece infused with the irresistible charm of Brazil’s musical heritage.