The Martha Argerich Collection, 3: Chamber Ensembles - Deutsche Grammophon - DG

"This gorgeously engineered release reveals Argerich and Freire on staggering pianistic, musical, and ensemble form, from the impeccable chord balances in the Haydn Variations theme to La Valse's furious yet breathtakingly controlled climaxes. The two pianists shade Brahms' subtle cross-rhythmic effects in the Fifth and Eighth variations with effortless aplomb, while their vivid, perpetually supple Rachmaninov embraces such a wide spectrum of dynamics and colors that you hardly miss the composer's large orchestra... This release defines piano heaven on earth." -ClassicsToday (On Argerich's Duets with Nelson Freire)

"Wow! This is music making on a cosmic scale... All three artists rank among the most inspirational and experienced chamber players of our time, and here they set the notes on fire in performances of shattering intensity, improvisational spontaneity, and (in the Tchaikovsky) Herculean grandeur. Argerich's performance of the concerto-like piano part of the Tchaikovsky Trio is especially impressive; she seems to know instinctively when to dominate the proceedings and when to let her partners take over... These beautifully recorded performances are special in every way, as much an event as the concert itself must have been." -ClassicsToday (On Trios with Gidon Kremer and Mischa Maisky)

"Listening to this inspired disc is like eaves-dropping on two of the great pianists of our time playing for their own pleasure, oblivious of microphones and without a trace of self-consciousness... Polar opposites in temperament, Pletnev (a dab hand when it comes to transcriptions) and Argerich play as one: it would be difficult to imagine Prokofiev performed with more winning balletic grace and verve... DG's sound is exemplary; this is surely a record in a thousand." -Gramophone (On Duets with Mikhail Pletnev)

The final box of Argerich's DG recordings, which brings together on 6 CDs all of the chamber ensemble recordings from 1983 to 2009. The set also includes her celebrated collaborations with Gidon Kremer, Mischa Maisky and Yuri Bashmet, the duo-piano partnerships with Nicolas Economou, Mikhail Pletnev and Nelson Freire, and the Bartok / Ravel CD with Nelson Freire and percussionist friends.

Works:
Bartok:
Concerto for 2 pianos, percussion & orchestra, BB 121, Sz. 115

Brahms:
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25
Variations on a theme by Haydn for two pianos, Op. 56b 'St Anthony Variations'

Prokofiev:
Cinderella, Op. 87

Rachmaninov:
Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

Ravel:
Ma Mere l'Oye
Rapsodie Espagnole
La Valse (for 2 pianos)

Schubert:
Rondo for piano duet in A major, D951

Schumann:
Fantasiestucke in A minor for Piano Trio, Op. 88

Shostakovich:
Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67

Tchaikovsky:
The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a
Piano Trio in A minor, Op. 50 'In Memory of a Great Artist'

Artists Include:
Martha Argerich, Gidon Kremer, Mischa Maisky, Yuri Bashmet, Nelson Freire, Nicolas Economou & Mikhail Pletnev

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Rachmaninov, Sergei : Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Nicolas Economou (Piano)
Notes: Composition written: 1940.
Running Time: 64 min. sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Written: 1940

Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich : Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a

Performers: Nicolas Economou (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 20 min. 11 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1892

Béla Bartók (1881 - 1945) : Sonata for 2 Pianos and Percussion, Sz 110

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Edgar Guggeis (Percussion); Peter Sadlo (Percussion); Nelson Freire (Piano)
Running Time: 25 min. 16 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Written: 1937

Ravel, Maurice : Ma mère l'oye

Performers: Nelson Freire (Piano); Peter Sadlo (Percussion); Martha Argerich (Piano); Edgar Guggeis (Percussion)
Running Time: 27 min. 38 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Written: 1908-1910

Ravel, Maurice : Rapsodie espagnole

Performers: Edgar Guggeis (Percussion); Peter Sadlo (Percussion); Nelson Freire (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 13 min. 6 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Written: 1907

Sound, Recorded : Applause

Performers: Gidon Kremer (Violin); Martha Argerich (Piano); Mischa Maisky (Cello)
Period Time: Contemporary
Studio/Live: Live

Shostakovich, Dmitri : Trio for Piano and Strings no 2 in E minor, Op. 67

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Mischa Maisky (Cello); Gidon Kremer (Violin)
Running Time: 28 min. 20 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Form: Chamber Music
Written: 1944
Studio/Live: Live

Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich : Trio for Piano and Strings in A minor, Op. 50

Performers: Gidon Kremer (Violin); Martha Argerich (Piano); Mischa Maisky (Cello)
Running Time: 33 min. 3 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Chamber Music
Written: 1882
Studio/Live: Live

Kiesewetter, Peter : Tango Pathetique

Performers: Gidon Kremer (Violin); Martha Argerich (Piano); Mischa Maisky (Cello)
Running Time: 2 min. 19 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Written: 1945
Studio/Live: Live

Brahms, Johannes : Quartet for Piano and Strings no 1 in G minor, Op. 25

Performers: Gidon Kremer (Violin); Yuri Bashmet (Viola); Martha Argerich (Piano); Mischa Maisky (Cello)
Running Time: 39 min. 18 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Form: Chamber Music
Written: 1861

Schumann, Robert : Phantasiestücke (4) for violin, cello & piano in A minor, Op. 88

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Mischa Maisky (Cello); Gidon Kremer (Violin)
Running Time: 17 min. 41 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1842

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 1. Introduction. Andante dolce

Performers: Mikhail Pletnev (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 2 min. 33 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 2. Quarrel. Allegretto

Performers: Mikhail Pletnev (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 3 min. 28 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 3. Winter. Adagio - Allegro moderato

Performers: Mikhail Pletnev (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 4 min. 13 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 4. Spring. Vivace con brio - Moderato - Presto

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Mikhail Pletnev (Piano)
Running Time: 2 min. 4 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 5. Cinderella's Waltz. Andante - Allegretto - Poco più an

Performers: Mikhail Pletnev (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 6 min. 4 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 6. Gavotte. Allegretto

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Mikhail Pletnev (Piano)
Running Time: 2 min. 23 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 7. Gallop. Presto - Andantino - Presto

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Mikhail Pletnev (Piano)
Running Time: 4 min. 13 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 8. Valse lente. Adagio - Poco più animato - Assai più mos

Performers: Mikhail Pletnev (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 4 min. 26 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Prokofiev, Sergei : Cinderella, Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 :: 9. Finale. Allegro moderato - Allegro espressivo - Presto

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Mikhail Pletnev (Piano)
Running Time: 6 min. 18 sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Form: Ballet
Written: 1940-1944

Ravel, Maurice : Ma mère l'oye

Performers: Mikhail Pletnev (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 27 min. 38 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Written: 1908-1910

Brahms, Johannes : Variations for 2 Pianos on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56b "St Anthony"

Performers: Nelson Freire (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 15 min. 5 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 1873
Studio/Live: Live

Rachmaninov, Sergei : Symphonic Dances, Op. 45

Performers: Martha Argerich (Piano); Nelson Freire (Piano)
Notes: Composition written: 1940.
Running Time: 64 min. sec.
Period Time: Post Romantic
Written: 1940
Studio/Live: Live

Schubert, Franz : Rondo for Piano 4 hands in A major, D 951 "Grand Rondo"

Performers: Nelson Freire (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 11 min. 9 sec.
Period Time: Romantic
Written: 06/1828
Studio/Live: Live

Ravel, Maurice : La valse

Performers: Nelson Freire (Piano); Martha Argerich (Piano)
Running Time: 12 min. 8 sec.
Period Time: Modern
Written: 1919-1920
Studio/Live: Live

The Martha Argerich Collection, Vol. 3: Chamber Ensembles

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