The term ‘living legend’ is genuinely apt to Martha Argerich, whose dazzling amalgam of virtuosity, insight, eclecticism, generosity and mystery makes her a pianist of unrivalled fascination. Argentinian-born, Viennese-trained, and winner of the 1965 Chopin Competition, she became a sometimes elusive figure whose every appearance and recording aroused eager anticipation. This set features some of the best of her solo piano & chamber music recordings.
SIDE A
ROBERT SCHUMANN 1810-1856
Kinderszenen, Op. 15: No. 1 Von fremden Ländern und Menschen · No. 7 Träumerei
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART 1756-1791
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major, K. 545 “Semplice”: I. Allegro (arr. Grieg for two pianos)
with Piotr Anderszewski piano
FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN 1810-1849
Mazurka No. 38 in F-sharp minor, Op. 59 No. 3
Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58: IV. Finale. Presto non tanto
Mazurka No. 36 in A minor, Op. 59 No. 1
ROBERT SCHUMANN Fantasiestücke, Op. 88: No. 3 Duett
with Renaud Capuçon violin · Gautier Capuçon cello
SIDE B
MAURICE RAVEL 1875-1937
Gaspard de la nuit: I. Ondine
FELIX MENDELSSOHN 1809-1847
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61: II. Scherzo (arr. for 2 pianos)
with Cristina Marton piano
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY 1840-1893
Suite from the Nutcracker, Op. 71°: I. Miniature Overture · IV. Russian Dance
(arr. Economu for two pianos)
with Mirabela Dina piano
SERGEI PROKOFIEV 1891-1953
Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 “Classical”: IV. Finale (Molto vivace)
(arr. Terashima for 2 pianos)
with Yefim Bronfman piano
Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-flat major, Op. 83: III. Precipitato
