"Martha Argerich Plays the Piano" is a captivating collection of classical masterpieces performed by the legendary Argentine pianist Martha Argerich. Released in 2021 under Warner Music Group and X5 Music Group, this album spans a diverse range of genres including classical piano, chamber music, and orchestral works, showcasing Argerich's unparalleled virtuosity and deep emotional connection to the music.
The album features 24 tracks, totaling 2 hours and 32 minutes of enchanting performances. Highlights include the romantic second movement of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, the dreamy "Träumerei" from Schumann's "Kinderszenen," and the lively "Danse de la Fée-Dragée" from Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker." Argerich's interpretations of works by composers such as Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, and Liszt are particularly noteworthy, offering a blend of technical brilliance and profound artistic expression.
Celebrated for her passionate performances, Martha Argerich brings a unique intensity and sensitivity to each piece, making this album a testament to her enduring legacy as one of the greatest pianists of our time. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Martha Argerich Plays the Piano" promises an immersive and rewarding listening experience.
2021 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group2021 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group
Tracks
Piano Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, K. 466: II. RomanceWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jacek Kaspszyk, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VII. TräumereiRobert Schumann
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: VIII. Am KaminRobert Schumann
The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: III. Danse de la Fée-Dragée (Arr. for Two Pianos)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
16 Waltzes, Op. 39 : No. 4 in G-Sharp Minor (Arr. for 2 Pianos)Johannes Brahms
16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 15 in A-Flat MajorJohannes Brahms
La Plus que lente, L. 121Claude Debussy
Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: II. LarghettoFrédéric Chopin, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, L. 87b (Arr. Debussy for 2 Pianos)Claude Debussy
Le Carnaval des Animaux, R. 125: VII. AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns
Suite No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 17: II. Valse in G Major (Presto)Sergei Rachmaninoff
Ma Mère l'Oye, M. 77: I. Pavane de la Belle au Bois dormantMaurice Ravel
Suite from Les enfants terribles: II. The SomnambulistPhilip Glass
Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romanze (Larghetto)Frédéric Chopin, Jacek Kaspszyk, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Variations on a Theme by Paganini for two pianosWitold Lutosławski
Suite No. 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux": I. BarcarolleSergei Rachmaninoff
Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: I. Allegro briosoSergei Prokofiev, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Les Préludes, S. 97 "Symphonic Poem No. 3"Franz Liszt
Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic"Frédéric Chopin
Nocturnes, Op. 15: I. Andante cantabile in F MajorFrédéric Chopin
Trio Élégiaque No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 9: I. Moderato - Allegro vivace - Meno mosso - AllegroSergei Rachmaninoff
Introduction and Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3: IntroductionFrédéric Chopin
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