The Young Martha Argerich, Volume 2
Chopin:
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Live recording Geneva, September 25th, 1959
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Louis Martin
Liszt:
- La leggierezza – Étude de concert No. 2, S144
Live recording Bolzano, 1957
Ravel:
- Piano Concerto in G major
Live recording Lausanne, January 19th, 1959
Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne, Charles Dutoit
Performed by Martha Argerich, piano
I have always been amazed, moved, and impressed with Ms. Argerich’s playing. Whether it is Bach, Chopin, Ravel, or some other composer, her performance is always highly musical, intelligent, and technically impressive. She was trained many years ago in Vienna, and her public performances have brought pleasure to many thousands of listeners.
The second volume of ‘The Young Martha Argerich’ series features three very rare musical gems:
• Liszt’s “La leggierezza” recorded live during the 1957 Busoni competition final
• Chopin’s Concerto No.1
• Ravel’s Concerto in G Major both recorded live in Switzerland in 1959.
Here is one of my great favorites: Martha Argerich performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major with Charles Dutoit conducting the Orchestre National De France (Back in 1990) < And listen to that Adagio at around 11:01>
And here she is again with her former husband… Martha Argerich performs Chopin: Piano Concerto no.1 – Charles Dutoit, conductor (1996 Tokyo)
Tags: Martha Argerich, Ravel, Chopin, Liszt