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| 1. 24 Preludes, op. 28 |
| 2. Prelude no. 25, op. 45 |
| 3. Prelude no. 26, op. posth. |
| 4. Klaviersonate no. 2, op. 35 |
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There are many good recordings of Chopin's preludes. Lots of them are made by outstanding pianists, of whom Martha Argerich is one. The music itself is more open to interpretation than most other classical music, it opens itself up naturally to the whims of the player, and seems somehow to benefit from different readings. No two recordings sound alike and this is one thing I love about them- you can own any amount of different recordings and they will all show a different insight into Chopin's musical personality.
That said, the absolutely fiery rage of, say, number 12, the scintillating number 10, the impeccably dreamy number 13, the deep bell-like bass on number 9 all mark Argerich out as two things. 1- an incredible player with an amazing technique, and 2- one of very few pianists to really play an individual, highly innovative set. There really is not a dull moment in this incredible recording. Recommended highly!
That said, the absolutely fiery rage of, say, number 12, the scintillating number 10, the impeccably dreamy number 13, the deep bell-like bass on number 9 all mark Argerich out as two things. 1- an incredible player with an amazing technique, and 2- one of very few pianists to really play an individual, highly innovative set. There really is not a dull moment in this incredible recording. Recommended highly!
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is why Argerich is so highly rated. To sample her approach, try listening to her reading of the opening Prelude (in C major) and compare it to, say, Pollini's. Pollini's is a fine, deeply thought-out account. Argerich's, by contrast, is an immersion in the emotion of the piece. In works by other composers, some people might find her passionate approach off-putting - Argerich is often criticised for playing 'too fast' and with 'too much' emotion . But here, it's perfect, (and actually, I suspect, a little slower than her live performances of the same pieces). It's passionate of course, but technically accomplished and completely convincing. One of my 'Desert Island Discs'
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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One of my favourite classical recordings is that of Pogorelich's account of Chopin's piano sonata no.2 in B flat minor (op.35).
I also very much admire Argerich and so I decided to buy this cd so as to compare the two performances.
Those of you who have the inclination to compare and enjoy the recordings/performances based on their own merits will certainly appreciate this delightful cd.
Argerich's account is pure and beautiful. Pogorelich's version is very different but lovely too.
There is no doubt in my mind that this cd is one of the most enjoyable from the solo piano section of my collection and I hope this review encourages you to purchase.
A very important disc indeed with Argerich offering a very commanding performance.
ENJOY!
I also very much admire Argerich and so I decided to buy this cd so as to compare the two performances.
Those of you who have the inclination to compare and enjoy the recordings/performances based on their own merits will certainly appreciate this delightful cd.
Argerich's account is pure and beautiful. Pogorelich's version is very different but lovely too.
There is no doubt in my mind that this cd is one of the most enjoyable from the solo piano section of my collection and I hope this review encourages you to purchase.
A very important disc indeed with Argerich offering a very commanding performance.
ENJOY!
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