100 BEST CLASSICS
100 Best Classics Martha Argerich, Helene Grimaud, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Alexandre Tharaud, Maurice Andre, Andre Previn, Nikolaus Harnoncourt, Jose Carreras, etc [ Warner Classics / 6 CD Box Set - released 2/Aug/2016 ] One hundred of the very best popular classics performed by Daniel Barenboim, Leif Ove Andsnes, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Maria-João Pires, David Fray, Maria Callas, Natalie Dessay, Philippe Jaroussky, Angela Gheorghiu, Rolando Villazón, José Carreras,... |
100 BEST ROMANTIC CLASSICS
100 Best Romantic Classics [6 CD special price] Various performers incls Leif Ove Andsnes, Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Julian Bream, Montserrat Caballe, Yehudi Menuhin, etc [ EMI / Virgin / 6 CD Box Set - released 20/Feb/2012 ] This 6 CD set contains an unrivalled collection of 100 favourite romantic classics, performed by some of the world's leading artists. Among them are the singers Maria Callas, Natalie Dessay, Angela Gheorghiu. Barbara Hendricks, Luciano Pavarotti and... |
MOZART / STRAUSS / TCHAIKOVSKY / BARTOK / VERDI / BEETHOVEN / etc
100 Years Of The Salzburg Festival Herbert von Karajan, Alfred Brendel, Martha Argerich, Georg Solti, James Levine, Zubin Mehta, Leonard Bernstein, etc [ Deutsche Grammophon / 58 CD Box Set - released 31/Jul/2020 ] This comprehensive 58-CD limited edition boxed set is the centerpiece of Deutsche Grammophon's campaign celebrating the 100th anniversary of Salzburg Festival in 2020 offering an opportunity to dive into the rich Salzburg Festival history through a... |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: 24 Preludes / Piano Sonata No 2 Op 25 Martha Argerich (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon The Originals / CD - released 1/Apr/2002 ] "In this complete version of the Preludes, recorded twenty seven years ago, the tigress of the keyboard laid down one of her finest Chopin performances. A great Chopin disc" (MusicWeb, 2002) |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
50 Best Film Classics [3 CD set] Various Artists including Sabine Meyer, Radu Lupu, Martha Argerich, Academy St Martin in the Fields, Taverner Choir, Philharmonia Orchestra, etc [ Warner Classics / 3 CD - released 10/Jul/2019 ] Classical music used in such classic movies as 'The King's Speech', 'Gallipoli', 'Barry Lyndon', 'Out of Africa', 'Fantasia', 'Amadeus', 'The Living Daylights', 'Elizabeth' & 'Farinelli'. |
50 BEST PIANO CLASSICS
50 Best Piano Classics: Includes Mozart 'Rondo in D', Albeniz 'Tango' & Liszt 'Consolation No.3' Mikhail Pletnev, Stephen Kovacevich, Martha Argerich, Cecile Ousset, Aldo Ciccolini, Andre Watts, etc [ Warner Classics / 3 CD - released 20/Apr/2010 ] The world's most popular piano pieces performed by the world's top pianists. |
50 BEST ROMANTIC CLASSICS
50 Best Romantic Classics: Includes Offenbach 'Barcarolle', Debussy 'Clair de lune' & Dvorak 'Song to the Moon' Martha Argerich, Julian Bream, Herbert von Karajan, Moura Lympany, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Carlo Bergonzi, etc [ EMI Classics / 3 CD - released 20/Jun/2010 ] All the greatest romantic classics performed by the world's greatest soloists, instrumentalists and orchestras. |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Music for Two Pianos Martha Argerich (piano) with Gabriela Montero (piano), Nelson Goerner (piano), Lilya Zilberstein (piano), etc [ Warner Classics / 2 CD - released 4/Nov/2014 ] Martha Argerich's long career has taken in many outstanding solo performances, but she has often professed to feeling 'lonely' on stage. This CD showcases the area in which she feels truly at home: her extensive and fruitful collaborations with other... |
J. S. BACH
Bach :- Piano Concertos (recorded in 2013) Martha Argerich (piano) and friends, incls Nicholas Angelich, Frank Braley, Khatia Buniatishvili, David Fray, Stephen Kovacevich, etc [ Bel Air Classiques / DVD - released 6/Jul/2015 ] Live HD recording: Salle Pleyel (Paris), 21 & 22 Oct. 2013 The great Martha Argerich and the Chamber Orchestra of Lausanne leads a team of talented pianists from all around the world. These major figures and young soloists at the edge of a... |
BEETHOVEN
Cello Sonatas Nos. 3, 4 & 5 Mischa Maisky (cello) & Martha Argerich (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 1/Jan/2000 ] |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 / Grieg: Holberg Suite Martha Argerich (piano), Mito Chamber Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa [ Decca / CD - released 15/May/2020 ] "bubbles over with that ever-youthful sense of improvisation, of molten creativity taking place absolutely in the moment that always characterises this unique pianist's performances." Gramophone |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphony No 6, the 'Pastoral' (transcription) / 'Tempest' Sonata, No 17 in D minor, op 31 No 2 Martha Argerich, Theodosia Ntokou (pianos) [ Warner Classics / CD - released 4/Dec/2020 ] "Argerich is as engagingly spontaneous and pianistically responsive as ever, yet here she plays with exquisite refinement, as though distilling her interpretative essence to its essentials." BBC Music |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Symphony No.1 In C / Piano Concerto 1 Martha Argerich (piano), Mito Chamber Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa [ Decca / CD - released 2/Jun/2018 ] "Argerich and Ozawa spark off each other, and energy bubbles in the orchestra. As so often with her performances, her phrasing and articulation constantly surprise and illuminate." BBC Music |
LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
MARBECKS COLLECTABLE: Beethoven: Violin Sonatas Nos 6 - 8 Gidon Kremer (violin) / Martha Argerich (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 25/Jan/2002 ] |
BARTOK / SCHUMANN / KREISLER
The Berlin Recital Martha Argerich (piano) Gidon Kremer (violin) [ EMI Music / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/2009 ] "Argerich alongside Kremer is challenged to be at her most keenly alert. Hearing these two build their interpretations together and apart is like watching two great Shakespearean actors, each pushing the other to greater heights." (Recording of the... |
SCHUMANN
Cello Concerto Op 129; Fantasiestacke op. 73; Adagio und Allegro op. 70; etc Mischa Maisky (cello) Martha Argerich (piano) / Orpheus Chamber Orchestra [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 28/Jun/2004 ] Ia romantic programme of late Schumann, Mischa Maisky has magnificent partners in Martha Argerich and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. |
J.S. BACH
Cello Sonatas (BWV 1027-1029) Mischa Maisky (cello) Martha Argerich (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 28/Jun/2004 ] "Mischa Maisky is a highly expressive cellist and he opts for the piano - successfully, for Martha Argerich is a Bach player of the first order. In fact the sorority of the cello and the modern piano seems a happ(y) marriage." (Penguin Stereo Guide... |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
The Chopin Masters - 28 Great Albums Maria Joao Pires, Geza Anda, Martha Argerich, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Stefan Askenase, Daniel Barenboim, Maurizio Pogorelich, etc [ Deutsche Grammophon / 28 CD Box Set - released 4/Mar/2022 ] Deutsche Grammophon presents a 28-CD set highlighting the riches of their Chopin catalogue: including eight Chopin Competition winners and many of the most legendary Chopin artists of all time. |
FREDERIC CHOPIN
Chopin: Piano Sonatas Nos. 2 & 3 Martha Argerich (piano) [ Deutsche Grammophon Galleria / CD - released 1/Jan/2000 ] "Few recordings of these works have such a perfect combination of virtuosity and compelling artistic insight as these. Argerich shows her remarkable grasp of Chopin's music." Gramophone |
PROKOFIEV / RAVEL
Cinderella, Op.87-Suite from the Ballet: Transcribed for 2 Pianos / Ma mere l'oye-for Piano Duet Martha Argerich, Mikhail Pletnev (pianos) [ Deutsche Grammophon / CD - released 12/Aug/2004 ] 1001 Classical recordings you must hear before you die (1901-1950) - 2005 Grammy Winner: Best Chamber Music Performance |