Debut Recital / Martha Argerich | Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, ...

Debut Recital / Martha Argerich | Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, ... | Martha shows up

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Debut Recital / Ma...

	Debut Recital / Martha Argerich Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, ... Deutsche Grammophon, 1996 average customer review:based on 34 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Classical music people, critics in particular, have a reputation for being grumpy, and this disc illustrates why. It's called Martha Argerich Debut Recital. Now, what does this tell you about it? Nothing, that's what. And the title isn't even correct! Actually, there's more material here than appeared on her debut recital, not the least of which is a stunning Liszt Sonata in B minor, which is the major work on the disc. When one of the two or three greatest living pianists turns in a performance of a major work like the Liszt Sonata that has been generally acclaimed, you would think that her record company would somehow get that piece of news into the title of the recording. --David Hurwitz

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WOW! Absolutely stunning!

I just bought this disc and was blown away by it. It was everything I thought it would be and then some. It has to be one of the great piano recital CDs of all time. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this.

Martha shows up

If you are a piano afficionado, especially solo piano, you're gonna wanna hear Martha play.

Pure Virtuousity

With Argerich you simply cannot go wrong in the world of piano.
There is so much passion, near recklessness and sheer power to rival even Liszt himself.
The Scherzo is so clean and maintains an unmatched pace throughout - yet be not deceived as some uncredibly sweet moments will catch you unaware.
The Toccata is truly devilish and one cannot comprehend how a human could reach such a tempo and yet hit all the required notes!!
The Jeux d'eau makes one wonder who might posesse all these pianistic abilities; from dreamy images to listless moments where languor is at hand, from the most fluid and yes, watery splashes to crystal clear melodies!
Finally, if for no other reason, you must have this Liszt Sonata! I have never heard any pianist come close to this playing, none maintains such a tempo, such focus and huge dynamic changes. This is Liszt at his most brilliant and daring yet also in hushed tones offering glimpses of his human and vulnerable side. The changes in tonality and hushed passages prove that Argerich is so much more than speed or power - she exudes pure musicality!
This must rate as my all-time favorite CD!

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Amazing passion and precision

I had high expectations for this CD, and it exceeded them! Martha Argerich played with passion, precision, and amazing technique. I was absolutely dazzled, and would recommend it to anyone who likes classical piano music.

Always First Rate

Any work performed by Martha Argerich is sure to be an enriching experience.
Her awesome talent for the piano and her in depth understanding of the music she chooses to perform represents an artist who is interested in the music and not giving us yet another showy example of "greatest hits."

When one listens to her interpretations of any composer, one is caught by high level of introspection, extraordinary technical facility and a love and respect for the repetoire she has chosen.

As a pianist, I have a great many CDs of various performers doing a wide range of repetoire. Martha Argerich is consisitently miles above all of them for two main reasons. First, she will not compromise her talent for fame or marketing issues. Second, there is something which compels one to listen to each and every note as she is playing. This can never be background music. Beyond this, her personal life if one is to believe what one reads about it, is interesting and exotic and puts her in the role of those artists who combine a first-rate talent with a persona that can be termed "World Class Artist!"

Thomas Lee Randleman

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Tracks
No. 3 C Sharp Minor, Op.39: Scherzo No. 3 In C Sharp Minor, Op.39 | Rhapsody, Op.79: No.1 Agitato In B Minor | Rhapsody, Op. 79: No. 2 Molto passionato, ma non troppo allegro In G Minor | Toccata, Op. 11 | Jeux D'Eau: Tres doux | Barcarole In F Sharp Major, Op. 60 | Hungarian Rhapsody No.6: Tempo Giusto - Presto - Andante - Allegro - Presto | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Lento assai - Allegro energico | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Grandioso | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Cantando espressivo | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Pesante - Recitativo | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Andante sostenuto | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Quasi Adagio | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Allegro energico | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Piu mosso | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Cantando espressivo senza slentare | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Stretta quasi Presto -- Presto -- Prestissimo | Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Andante sostenuto - Allegro moderato - Lento assai

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