Martha Argerich 2 (Great Pianists of the Twentieth Century series)

Frederick Chopin (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Franz Liszt (Composer), Martha Argerich (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Martha Argerich
• Composer: Frederick Chopin, Robert Schumann, Franz Liszt
• Audio CD (July 20, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Philips
• ASIN: B00000JNPU
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #298,550 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op. 45

2. Polonaise In A Flat, Op. 61 'Polonaise - Fantaisie'

3. Mazurka In A Minor, Op. 59 No. 1

4. Mazurka In A Flat, Op. 59 No. 2

5. Mazurka In F Sharp Minor, Op. 59 No. 3

6. Scherzo No. 3 In C Sharp Minor, Op. 39

7. Preludes, Op. 28: No. 1 In C

8. Preludes, Op. 28: No. 2 In A Minor

9. Preludes, Op. 28: No. 3 In G

10. Preludes, Op. 28: No. 4 In E Minor

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Disc: 2

1. Piano Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: Allegro maestoso - Martha Argerich

2. Piano Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: Scherzo. Molto vivace - Martha Argerich

3. Piano Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: Largo - Martha Argerich

4. Piano Sonata No. 3 In B Minor, Op. 58: Finale. Presto non tanto - Martha Argerich

5. Piano Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 22: So rasch wie moglich - Schneller - Noch Schneller - Martha Argerich

6. Piano Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 22: Andantino - Martha Argerich

7. Piano Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 22: Scherzo. Sehr Rasch und Markiert - Martha Argerich

8. Piano Sonata No. 2 In G Minor, Op. 22: Rondo. Presto - Etwas Langsamer - Prestissimo, Quasi Cadenza - Immer Schneller und Schneller - Martha Argerich

9. Piano Sonata In B Minor: Lento assai - Allegro energico - Grandioso - Recitativo - Martha Argerich

10. Piano Sonata In B Minor: Andante Sostenuto - Martha Argerich

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording

After all the (deserved) excitement over Martha Argerich's long-suppressed EMI Chopin recital, it's fascinating to hear her slightly later recordings of the same program made for DG, included in this album. In some of this Chopin playing, Argerich lets her fingers do the walking a little too much; some of the Préludes sound rushed and hectic, despite her masterful control. But even when she is a bit over the top, Argerich is such a fascinating musical thinker--and such an impressive technician!--that she's always worth hearing. There are no reservations about her powerful playing of Liszt's Piano Sonata or Schumann's Sonata No. 2, both instances of impressive pianistic resources being used in the service of very difficult music. And the Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6, from her first DG recital, is a dazzler. Overall this is a very worthwhile collection, highly recommended. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential, July 3, 2000

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"amazonavi" (KOBE, Hyogo. JAPAN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Martha Argerich 2 (Great Pianists of the Twentieth Century series) (Audio CD)

I was surprised to find this disc was reviewed by only one person. But I can understand this. Not many can criticize her performance in these discs. The contents are rather standard. You can listen to these Chopin, Schumanm and Liszt played by many artists. But this Argerich's recordings are "the Essential of Essentials." Believe me, this CDs won't end up as a collection, you'll be addicted to this performance.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing technical virtuosity, September 25, 1999

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L. H. Peebles "lhpeebles" (Arlington, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Martha Argerich 2 (Great Pianists of the Twentieth Century series) (Audio CD)

After hearing her work on the Sampler disc, I chose hers as the first of the "Great Pianists of the 20th Century" to purchase. It was a good choice. Anyone who has ever played (or even looked at) this music knows how difficult it is. In her hands, it sounds easy--and beautiful. You'll have goosebumps.

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, January 15, 2007

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This review is from: Martha Argerich 2 (Great Pianists of the Twentieth Century series) (Audio CD)

Martha Argerich is a pianist's pianist - her dazzling technique, intense musicality and blazing tempos impress and awe other pianists who are fine musicians themselves. Her virtuosity never impedes her incredibly beautiful sense of melody throughout this music, which is a selection of Chopin, Liszt, and Schumann.

Get ahold of this CD if you can. It's a wonderful compilation of works of performances by a consummate artist.