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Chopin: Preludes / Sonata No. 2

~ Martha Argerich
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  • Audio CD (5 April 2002)
  • SPARS Code: A-D
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Decca (UMO)
  • ASIN: B000060O5B
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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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
On this CD:
  1. (26) Preludes
    Composed by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin
    with Martha Argerich

  2. Piano Sonata No. 2, "Funeral March" in B flat minor
    Composed by Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin
    with Martha Argerich

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5.0 out of 5 stars the definitive Preludes, 14 Nov 2007
By Tarkus (wales, UK) - See all my reviews
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'
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5.0 out of 5 stars dramatic and passionate, 2 Sep 2008
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!
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