Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary artistry of Martha Argerich as she presents her monumental collection, "The Great Piano Concertos: Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Ravel...". This extraordinary album, set to release on August 24, 2025, under Warner Classics, is a testament to Argerich's unparalleled mastery of the piano and her deep connection with the classical repertoire.
Spanning an impressive 4 hours and 39 minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through some of the most celebrated piano concertos in the classical music canon. Argerich's interpretation of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11, and No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21, showcases her delicate touch and profound emotional depth. Her renditions of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15, and the Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano in C Major, Op. 56, highlight her technical brilliance and dynamic range.
The album also features Argerich's stunning performances of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10, and No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26, demonstrating her ability to navigate complex compositions with ease and precision. Her interpretations of Mozart's Concerto for 2 Pianos No. 10 in E-Flat Major, K. 365, and Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83, are equally captivating, showcasing her versatility and musicality.
Argerich's live performances of Shostakovich's Concerto for Piano, Trumpet, and String Orchestra No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 35, and Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, add an electrifying energy to the album, making it a thrilling experience for both seasoned classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
With its rich variety of compositions and Argerich's incomparable talent, "The Great Piano Concertos: Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Ravel..." is not just an album but a celebration of the piano concerto genre and a showcase of one of the greatest pianists of our time.
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 1Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 2Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 3Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 4Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 5Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 6Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 7Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 8Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: I. Allegro maestoso, Pt. 9Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto, Pt. 1Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto, Pt. 2Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto, Pt. 3Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: II. Romance. Larghetto, Pt. 4Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: III. Rondo. Vivace, Pt. 1Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: III. Rondo. Vivace, Pt. 2Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: III. Rondo. Vivace, Pt. 3Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: III. Rondo. Vivace, Pt. 4Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11: III. Rondo. Vivace, Pt. 5Frédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Shostakovich: Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 35: I. Allegretto (Live)Dmitri Shostakovich, Martha Argerich, Sergei Nakariakov, Alexander Verdernikov, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Shostakovich: Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 35: II. Lento (Live)Dmitri Shostakovich, Martha Argerich, Sergei Nakariakov, Alexander Verdernikov, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
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
Shostakovich: Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 35: IV. Allegro con brio (live)Dmitri Shostakovich, Martha Argerich, Sergei Nakariakov, Alexander Verdernikov, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: I. Allegramente (Live)Maurice Ravel, Martha Argerich, Alexander Vedernikov, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio assai (Live)Maurice Ravel, Martha Argerich, Alexander Vedernikov, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: III. Presto (Live)Maurice Ravel, Martha Argerich, Alexander Vedernikov, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Mozart: Concerto for 2 Pianos No. 10 in E-Flat Major, K. 365: I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Jörg Faerber, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn
Mozart: Concerto for 2 Pianos No. 10 in E-Flat Major, K. 365: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Jörg Faerber, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn
Mozart: Concerto for 2 Pianos No. 10 in E-Flat Major, K. 365: III. Rondo. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Jörg Faerber, Württembergisches Kammerorchester Heilbronn
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26: I. Andante - AllegroSergei Prokofiev, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26: II. Tema con variazioniSergei Prokofiev, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26: III. Allegro ma non troppoSergei Prokofiev, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: I. Allegro (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Renaud Capuçon, Mischa Maisky, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: II. Largo (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Renaud Capuçon, Mischa Maisky, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Beethoven: Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano in C Major, Op. 56: III. Rondo alla polacca (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Renaud Capuçon, Mischa Maisky, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: I. MaestosoFrédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: II. LarghettoFrédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21: III. Allegro vivaceFrédéric Chopin, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Schumann: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro affettuoso - Andante espressivo - Allegro moltoRobert Schumann, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Schumann: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: II. Intermezzo. Andante graziosoRobert Schumann, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Schumann: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54: III. Allegro vivaceRobert Schumann, Martha Argerich, Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: I. Allegro briosoSergei Prokofiev, Martha Argerich, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: II. Andante assaiSergei Prokofiev, Martha Argerich, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-Flat Major, Op. 10: III. Allegro scherzandoSergei Prokofiev, Martha Argerich, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Hubert Soudant, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Hubert Soudant, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando (Live)Ludwig van Beethoven, Martha Argerich, Hubert Soudant, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana