Martha Argerich, the renowned virtuoso pianist, presents a captivating collection of classical piano masterpieces in her upcoming album, "Martha Argerich - Great Piano Pieces," set to release on September 18, 2024, under Warner Classics. This album is a testament to Argerich's extraordinary talent and versatility, featuring a diverse range of compositions that span from timeless classics to lesser-known gems.
The album opens with a lively performance of Mozart's "5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501," showcasing Argerich's impeccable technique and musicality. The tracklist continues with a variety of works by renowned composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, and Chopin, each piece performed with Argerich's signature passion and precision. Notable highlights include Beethoven's "7 Variations on 'Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen'," Brahms' "Variations on a Theme by Haydn," and Schumann's "Kinderszenen," all of which are brought to life with Argerich's distinctive interpretive flair.
In addition to these well-known works, the album also features lesser-known pieces such as Poulenc's "Sonata for Piano Four-Hands" and Ginastera's "Danzas argentinas," offering a fresh and exciting listening experience. The album concludes with a powerful performance of Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals," a delightful suite that showcases Argerich's ability to convey a wide range of emotions and moods.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, "Martha Argerich - Great Piano Pieces" is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the classical piano repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to impress and inspire. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the magic of Martha Argerich's playing in this exceptional collection of great piano pieces.
Mozart: 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: Variation I (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Martha Argerich, Stephen Kovacevich
Mozart: 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: Variation II (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Martha Argerich, Stephen Kovacevich
Mozart: 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: Variation III (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Martha Argerich, Stephen Kovacevich
Beethoven: 7 Variations on "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", WoO 46: Thema. Andante (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky
Beethoven: 7 Variations on "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", WoO 46: Variation I (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: II. Hens and RoostersCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: III. Wild Donkeys Swift AnimalsCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op. 56b "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation V. Poco presto (Live)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Polina Leschenko
Brahms: 16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 1 in B Major (Version for 2 Pianos)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Tchaikovsky / Arr. Economu for Two Pianos: Suite from the Nutcracker, Op. 71a: VI. Chinese Dance (Live)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Mirabela Dina
Bach, JS: Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 826: I. Sinfonia. GraveJohann Sebastian Bach, Martha Argerich
Tchaikovsky / Arr. Economu for Two Pianos: Suite from the Nutcracker, Op. 71a: IV. Russian Dance (Live)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Martha Argerich, Mirabela Dina
Chopin: Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58: II. ScherzoFrédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op. 56b "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation I. Andante con moto (Live)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Polina Leschenko
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op. 56b "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation II. Vivace (Live)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Polina Leschenko
Schumann: Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 2, Kuriose Geschichte (Live)Robert Schumann, Martha Argerich
Mozart: 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: Thema. Andante (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Martha Argerich, Stephen Kovacevich
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: X. AviaryCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Mozart / Arr. Grieg for Two Pianos: Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Semplice": III. Rondo. Allegretto (Live)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Martha Argerich, Piotr Anderszewski
Schubert: 8 Variations on an Original Theme for Piano 4-Hands, Op. 35, D. 813: V. Variation IV (Live)Franz Schubert, Martha Argerich, Alexander Mogilevsky
Ravel: Ma mère l'Oye, M. 60: I. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant (Version for Piano 4-Hands) [Live]Maurice Ravel, Martha Argerich, Alexander Mogilevsky
Brahms: 16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 3 in B Minor (Version for 2 Pianos)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: XI. PianistsCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Prokofiev / Arr. Terashima: Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25 "Classical": III. Gavotte (Live)Sergei Prokofiev, Martha Argerich, Yefim Bronfman
Shostakovich: Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 35: III. Moderato (Live)Dmitri Shostakovich, Martha Argerich, Sergei Nakariakov, Alexander Verdernikov, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Brahms: 16 Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 2 in E Major (Version for 2 Pianos)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op. 56b "St. Antoni Chorale": Theme. Andante (Live)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Polina Leschenko
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op. 56b "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation III. Con moto (Live)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Polina Leschenko
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op. 56b "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation IV. Andante (Live)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Polina Leschenko
Schumann: 5 Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102: No. 4, Nicht zu rasch (Live)Robert Schumann, Martha Argerich, Gautier Capuçon
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: XIV. FinaleCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Schumann: 6 Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56: No. 5, Nicht zu schnell (Arr. Debussy for 2 Pianos) [Live]Robert Schumann, Martha Argerich, Lilya Zilberstein
Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals: XII. FossilsCamille Saint-Saëns, Antonio Pappano, Martha Argerich, Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Bacalov: Porteña: II. Nocturnal (Live)Luis Bacalov, Martha Argerich, Eduardo Hubert, Alexander Vedernikov, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Ginastera: Danzas argentinas, Op. 2: I. Danza del viejo boyeroAlberto Ginastera, Martha Argerich
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op. 56b "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VIII. Poco presto (Live)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Polina Leschenko
Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn for 2 Pianos, Op. 56b "St. Antoni Chorale": Variation VI. Vivace (Live)Johannes Brahms, Martha Argerich, Polina Leschenko
Schubert: 8 Variations on an Original Theme for Piano 4-Hands, Op. 35, D. 813: VII. Variation VI (Live)Franz Schubert, Martha Argerich, Alexander Mogilevsky
Beethoven: 7 Variations on "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", WoO 46: Variation IV (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky