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Martha Argerich
The Legendary 1965 Recording

Album : The Legendary 1965 Recording
Composer(s) : Frederic Chopin
Performer : Martha Argerich
Release date : 1999
Recording date : 1965
Label : EMI Classics
Number of discs : 1
Total size : 87,4 MB
Total time : 00:52:10

Individual track details :
1. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: I. Allegro maestoso.
2. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: II. Scherzo: Molto vivace.
3. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: III. Largo.
4. Piano Sonata No.3 In B Minor, Op.58: IV. Finale: Presto, non tanto.
5. Mazurka No.36 In A Minor, Op.59 No.1.
6. Mazurka No.37 In A-flat, Op.59 No.2.
7. Mazurka No.38 In F-sharp Minor, Op.59 No.3.
8. Nocturne No.4 In F, Op.15 No.1.
9. Scherzo No.3 In C-sharp Minor, Op.39.
10. Polonaise No.6 In A-flat, Op.53.

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This CD truly deserves its legendary status. It was recorded way back in 1965 at the start of what has turned out to be one of the most exciting and frustrating careers in history; exciting because Argerich is arguably the greatest pianist alive, and frustrating because she refuses to give solo recitals, preferring the support of friends and colleagues in chamber or orchestral concerts. That makes her rare solo outings all the more precious. This disc exactly duplicates her debut recital for DG, which release and subsequent exclusive contract forestalled EMI until now. Rumor had it that the EMI was better, and on the whole it is, though both are pretty exceptional by any standards. The differences are relatively minor, but include an even more brilliant response to the Polonaise in A flat, tighter rhythm in the Scherzo No. 3, and a few incidental touches in the Sonata No. 3 and elsewhere. Chopin lovers and fans of this artist certainly need no further recommendation. Now, if only she would record some new solo repertoire - we can only hope.
--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

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Martha Argerich
J. S. Bach: Toccata, Partita, English Suite no. 2

Album : J. S. Bach: Toccata, Partita, English Suite no. 2
Composer : Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer : Martha Argerich
Release date : 2000
Recording date : 1980
Label : Deutsche Grammophon
Number of discs : 1
Total size : 46 MB (mp3), 193 MB (APE & CUE)
Total time : 00:50:13

Individual track details :
Toccata in C minor, Op. BWV 911
1. Toccata in C minor 10.58

Partita No. 2 in C Minor, Op. BWV 826
2. Sinfonia 4.16
3. Allemande 4.18
4. Courante 2.08
5. Sarabande 3.54
6. Rondeau 1.17
7. Capriccio 3.03

English Suite No. 2 in A minor, Op. BWV807
8. Prelude 4.19
9. Allemande 2.56
10. Courante 1.32
11. Sarabande 4.08
12. Bouree 1/2 3.55
13. Gigue 3.20

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A lot of pianophiles have been waiting for the reissue of this 1980 LP, Argerich's only Bach recording. She played the same Partita at her Carnegie Hall recital in the Spring of 2000, suggesting that she just doesn't play much Bach. These performances have the pianist's typical intensity of approach. Her fingers do the talking, with some dazzling clear articulation reminiscent of Glenn Gould on a good day, and she seldom blurs any of the textures. She also has a very good feeling for Bach's dance rhythms; the closing Gigue of the Partita makes you want to jump up and put on your dancing shoes. Argerich uses an unusually wide dynamic range for Bach, and some of the dreamy slow movements won't be to the taste of all listeners. Nobody, though, will be able to ignore these performances; while they are playing, they seem like the only way to do it. The 1980 sound is still fine, and although the disc is LP length (50 minutes), the price is right.
--Leslie Gerber

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