Various Composers - Martha Argerich Piano Concertos Collection

Information

• Sergei Prokofiev - Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26
• Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19
• Dmitri Shostakovich - Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra in C Minor, Op. 35
• Maurice Ravel - Piano Concerto in G Major
• Johann Sebastian Bach - Concerto for Four Harpsichords and Strings in A Minor, BWV 1065
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 23

Martha Argerich, piano

Compilation: 2026

Label: Avanticlassic

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Martha Argerich, born in 1941 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Known for her virtuosity, passion, and powerful interpretations, she began her studies at a young age and made her international debut at just 16. Argerich's playing is marked by its technical brilliance, emotional depth, and fiery energy. She rose to fame after winning the International Chopin Competition in 1965, and her career has since spanned decades, with performances and recordings that have made her a celebrated figure in classical music. Though she has often preferred chamber music and solo performances over large-scale concertos, her musical collaborations are equally renowned. Argerich remains an influential figure in the classical world, known for her dynamic performances and commitment to the art of piano.