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Performer: Martha Argerich
Composer: Fryderyk Chopin, Johannes Brahms, Sergey Prokofiev, Maurice Ravel, Franz Liszt
Audio CD (April 26 1995)
SPARS Code: ADD
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Universal Music Group
Run Time: 71 minutes
ASIN: B000001GQJ

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

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1. No. 3 C Sharp Minor, Op.39: Scherzo No. 3 In C Sharp Minor, Op.39

2. Rhapsody, Op.79: No.1 Agitato In B Minor

3. Rhapsody, Op. 79: No. 2 Molto passionato, ma non troppo allegro In G Minor

4. Toccata, Op. 11

5. Jeux D'Eau: Tres doux

6. Barcarole In F Sharp Major, Op. 60

7. Hungarian Rhapsody No.6: Tempo Giusto - Presto - Andante - Allegro - Presto

8. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Lento assai - Allegro energico

9. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Grandioso

10. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Cantando espressivo

11. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Pesante - Recitativo

12. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Andante sostenuto

13. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Quasi Adagio

14. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Allegro energico

15. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Piu mosso

16. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Cantando espressivo senza slentare

17. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Stretta quasi Presto -- Presto -- Prestissimo

18. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Andante sostenuto - Allegro moderato - Lento assai

On this CD:

Scherzo for piano No. 3 in C sharp minor, Op. 39, B. 125
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Martha Argerich
Rhapsody for piano in B minor, Op. 79/1 No 1 in B Minor
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Martha Argerich
Rhapsody for piano in G minor, Op. 79/2 No 2, in G Minor
Composed by Johannes Brahms
with Martha Argerich
Toccata for piano in C major, Op. 11
Composed by Sergey Prokofiev
with Martha Argerich
Jeux d'eau, for piano
Composed by Maurice Ravel
with Martha Argerich
Barcarolle for piano in F sharp major, Op. 60, B. 158
Composed by Fryderyk Chopin
with Martha Argerich
Hungarian Rhapsody, for piano No. 6 in D-flat major, S. 244/6 (LW A132/6)
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Martha Argerich
Sonata for piano in B minor, S 178 Valse caprice No 6
Composed by Franz Liszt
with Martha Argerich

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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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Imaginez, vous êtes en 1965, Martha Argerich vient de remporter brillamment le fameux concours Frédéric-Chopin de Varsovie et donne son premier récital consacré à ce compositeur. Vous succombez alors pendant plus d'une heure au charme fougueux d'une jeune femme de vingt-quatre ans. Panache, force exceptionnelle et phrasé d'un naturel sublime, tout le talent de Martha Argerich est réuni dans ce disque en tous points historique. --Pierre Graveleau

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Debut for both of us, Oct 26 2003

By	Brandon Macey (USA) - See all my reviews

A long time ago, I found myself wondering through a book/music store. They happened to have a quite small, but quite good music selection. I was browsing, looking for something to buy, since I hadn't spent a dime on a recording in sometime. Among the titles I was considering were Richter's Sofia recital, Ashkenazy's reading of the complete Prokofiev concertos, and even Serkin playing a few Beethoven sonatas. I would later find out that any of these recordings would have provided a feast of riches. But alone they couldn't have prepared me for what I was about to be in for. I decided, finally, to go with the Martha Argerich 'Debut Recital'. You see, I had heard alot about Martha Argerich, but didn't own a single recording of her at that time. I figured it was about time to see what all the fuss was about. Words couldn't describe what I experienced that night...Sure, since then I have heard alot of great recordings. The Barcarolle on this disc was soon rivaled by Rubinstein. The sonata...By Zimerman, or Horowitz...The Hungarian rhapsody, well, Cziffra practically owns those...But despite all those others, there is still a special place in my heart for these recordings. I have never heard such brilliant playing, even today. Absolutely Phenomenal, Impassioned playing. The scherzo, the Toccata, an absolute emberesment of riches. If I could own one recording, this would be it. Buy this CD. Hopefully it will do for you what it did for me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars on a Scale of One to Three..., Jul 7 2003

By	Al Magliano (Nesconset, NY USA) - See all my reviews

If I were forced to eliminate my entire collection of classical recordings with the exception of one CD, this would be that CD. In short, it encompasses all of what Martha Argerich stands for as an artist; there is the unbridled passion, sensitivity, and inhuman virtuosity that all of her fans are all too familiar with. Every single work on this CD is a gem. The Chopin Scherzo is a piece Argerich has recorded several times, and here, it is as exciting as she has ever played it. The Brahms Rhapsodies are full of passion and possess a certain degree of maturity one may not at first suspect from such a firebrand virtuoso, and the Ravel is complete with shimmering textures and brilliantly original rubatos. The highlights of the disc, however, are the Liszt and Prokofiev performances. Argerich plays the opening of the Hungarian Rhapsody in a suitably pompous, almost arrogant manner, and the speed and audacity of the octave section is simply mind-boggling. The Prokofiev Toccata receives the best performance on record (Horowitz is the only competition, but his cuts are unnecessary and his additions superfluous). The Liszt Sonata is simply scintillating; Argerich manages to bring together the structural finesse of Pollini and the emotional intensity and impetuousness of Zimerman. This CD will amaze, enlighten, inspire, and hypnotize any lover of the repertoire. I give it the highest recommendation possible...wait, no, higher!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, Jun 3 2003

By	Caleb Liu (Singapore) - See all my reviews

Martha Argerich took the piano world by storm with her brand of aggressive, expressive piano playing coupled with brilliant technique and all of these qualities are on display here. She has achieved a reputation as one of the finest interpreters of Romantic Music and perhaps the first signs of this can be seen in this wonderful debut recording.

The programme is wonderfully varied with Chopin, Brahms, Prokofiev and Lizst. Argerich, with her win at the 1965 Chopin Piano Competition is well-known for her Chopin and this shows in her excellent rendition of the Scherzo where she manages to convey a wealth of different emotions in a short piece but I have to agree that the best pieces on this CD are the Brahms rhapsodies. There are few finer recordings that this and it shows Argerich at her most dynamic and interpretive.

This CD has been a bestseller since its release and justifiably so. It is mind-boggling to realize that Argerich was only 19 when this recording was made and perhaps another reason to marvel at this incredible performance.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Born of Fire
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