MARTHA ARGERICH: Live from The Concertgebouw (4 LPs) WARNER CLASSICS

“The difficulty in writing about the piano playing of Martha Argerich is that it is now, and always has been, so relentlessly good.” Gramophone

“She is still generally regarded as the greatest pianist alive today.” The Guardian

“The ever-renewed surprise of the telluric vitality of Martha Argerich’s playing. This insolence of ease, this taste for dynamic impact from which orchestral sprays seem to emerge.” Le Monde

About Live from the Concertgebouw

“Here, her relish and musical delight are almost palpable. The recordings capture an extraordinary sense of occasion providing living proof, if proof were needed, that Martha Argerich’s pianism and musicianship are unique in the annals of recreative genius.” Gramophone

“A salutary reminder of just what Argerich was capable of in her then-chosen guise as keyboard giant.” musicweb-international.com

“…A savage, devastating, unstoppable energy that explodes from this astonishing performance. Argerich makes this vibrant, restless music her own, and that probably explains why this spectacular set of miniatures is not part of every pianist’s repertoire: how could anyone possibly compete with such high-voltage pianism?” classicstoday.com

“Argerich’s solo recital reminds us what an urgent and vital piano is.” Libération

“One can hear that Argerich is no woman of musical compromise. These recordings testify to her volcanic temper and intuitive playing – don’t miss them!” Cosmopolis

– Disc 1 –

BACH
1 Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826: I. Sinfonia. Grave
2 Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826: II. Sinfonia. Andante
3 Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826: III. Allemande
4 Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826: IV. Courante
5 Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826: V. Sarabande
6 Keyboard Partita No. 2 in C minor, BWV 826: VI. Rondeau & Capriccio

CHOPIN
7 Nocturne No. 13 in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 (Live at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, 22. IV. 1979)
8 Scherzo No. 3 in C-Sharp minor, Op. 39 (Live at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, 22. IV. 1979)

BARTOK
9 Piano Sonata, SZ. 80: I. Allegro Moderato
10 Piano Sonata, SZ. 80: II. Sostenuto E Pesante
11 Piano Sonata, SZ. 80: III. Allegro Molto

GINASTERA
12 Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2: I. Danza Del Viejo Boyero (Animato E Allegro)
13 Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2: II. Danza de la Moza Donosa (Dolcemente Espressivo)
14 Danzas Argentinas, Op. 2: III. Danza Del Gaucho Matrero (Furiosamente Ritmico E Energico)

– Disc 2 –

PROKOFIEV
1 Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: I. Allegro Inquieto – Andantino
2 Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Andante Caloroso
3 Piano Sonata No. 7 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: III. Precipitato

SCARLATTI
4 Keyboard Sonata in D minor, KK. 141

BACH
5 English Suite No. 2 in a Minor, BWV 807: V. Bourrées I & II

SCHUMANN
6 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 1, Des Abends
7 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 2, Aufschwung
8 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 3, Warum?
9 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 4, Grillen
10 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 5, in Der Nacht
11 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 6, Fabel
12 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 7, Traumes Wirren
13 Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: No. 8, Ende Vom Lied

– Disc 3 –

RAVEL
1 Sonatine, M. 40: I. Modéré
2 Sonatine, M. 40: II. Mouvement de Menuet
3 Sonatine, M. 40: III. Animé

4 Gaspard de la Nuit, M. 55: I. Ondine
5 Gaspard de la Nuit, M. 55: II. Le Gibet (TRÈS Lent)
6 Gaspard de la Nuit, M. 55: III. Scarbo (Modéré – Vif)

MOZART
7 Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503: I. Allegro Maestoso
8 Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503: II. Andante

– Disc 4 –
1 Piano Concerto No. 25 in C Major, K. 503: III. Allegretto

BEETHOVEN
2 Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: I. Allegro Con Brio
3 Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: II. Largo
4 Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro Scherzando