These 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.
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)
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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
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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
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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
These 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.