Martha Argerich - Piano Legend (best Of) (CD)

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 collection presents Argerich in solo works, concertos and chamber collaborations.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Piano Concerto in a Minor, Op. 54: I. Allegro Affettuoso - Nikolaus Harnoncourt
2. Kinderszenen, Op 15: I Von Fremden Landern Und Menschen (Live)
3. Kinderszenen, Op 15: VII Traumerei (Live)
4. A Midsummer Night's Dream, Incidental Music, Op. 61: II. Scherzo (Arr. for 2 Pianos) [Live]
5. Sonatine, M 40: I Modere
6. Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83: II. Adagio Assai (Live)
7. Gaspard de la Nuit, M. 55: I. Ondine (Lent)
8. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21: II. Larghetto
9. Mazurka No. 36 in a Minor, Op. 59 No. 1
10. Mazurka No. 38 in F-Sharp minor, Op. 59 No. 3
11. Introduction Et Polonaise Brillante in C Major, Op. 3: II. Alla Polacca - Allegro Con Spirito [Live]
12. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58: II. Scherzo (Molto Vivace)
13. Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58: IV. Finale (Presto, Non Tanto)
14. Fantasiestucke, Op 73: II Lebhaft, Leicht
15. Phantasiestucke, Op 88: III Duett Langsam Und Mit Ausdruck (Live)
16. Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826: I. (B) Andante - Fuga

Disc: 2

1. Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545: I. Allegro (Arr. Grieg for 2 Pianos) [Live]
2. Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466: II. Romance
3. Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466: III. Allegro Assai
4. 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: I. Thema. Andante (Live)
5. Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: II. Variation I (Live)
6. 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: III. Variation II (Live)
7. 5 Variations in G Major for Piano 4-Hands, K. 501: IV. Variation III (Live)
8. Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Major, Woo 36: I. Allegro Vivace (Live)
9. Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo - Allegro Scherzando (Live)
10. Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30 3: I. Allegro Assai (Live)
11. The Nutcracker, Op. 71A: I. Ouverture Miniature (Arr. Economu for 2 Pianos) [Live]
12. The Nutcracker, Op 71A: II Danses Features - I Marche (Arr Economu for 2 Pianos) [Live]
13. The Nutcracker, Op 71A: II Danses Characteristics - III Danse Russe (Trepak) [Arr Economu for 2 Pianos] [Live]
14. The Nutcracker, Op 71A: II Dance Characteristics - VI Danse Des Mirlitons (Arr Economu for 2 Pianos) [Live]
15. Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26: III. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
16. Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. Precipitato
17. Symphony No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25, "Classical": IV. Finale (Molto Vivace) [Arr. Terashima for 2 Pianos] [Live]
18. Fantasia Elvetica: IV. Tempo Di Polka - Piu Vivo - Allegro (Live)