Martha Argerich - Live From The Concertgebouw

Four LP set

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

These recordings, captured from different Argerich recitals, recorded live at the Concertgebouw in 1978-79, 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.

Aside from some predictably good Bach and Chopin, the collection includes several excerpts from her solo repertoire, offering an unusual but gripping portrait of Argerich as interpreter of modern music. Her account of Bartók’s fierce rhythms and harsh dissonances has everything one could ask for: a savage, devastating, unstoppable energy that explodes from this astonishing performance.

Disc 1

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

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)

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

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

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

4. Keyboard Sonata in D minor, KK. 141

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

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

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)

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

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

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