Frédéric Chopin; Robert Schumann - Martha Argerich's Chopin & Schumann Recordings

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Composer: Frédéric Chopin; Robert Schumann

• Chopin - Nocturne No. 4 in F Major, Op. 15 No. 1
• Schumann - Kinderszenen, Op. 15
• Chopin - Mazurka No. 36 in A Minor, Op. 59 No. 1
• Chopin - Mazurka No. 37 in A-Flat Major, Op. 59 No. 2
• Chopin - Mazurka No. 38 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 59 No. 3
• Chopin - Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
• Chopin - Scherzo No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 39
• Chopin - Polonaise No. 6 in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic"
• Schumann - Phantasiestücke, Op. 88
• Schumann - Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54
• Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21
• Chopin - Nocturne No. 13 in C Minor, Op. 48 No. 1
• Schumann - 6 Studien in kanonischer Form, Op. 56 (Arr. Debussy for 2 Pianos)
• Schumann - Adagio and Allegro, Op. 70
• Schumann - Fantasiestücke, Op. 73 (Version for Cello and Piano)
• Schumann - Andante und Variationen for 2 Pianos in B-Flat Major, Op. 46
• Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11
• Schumann - Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44
• Schumann - Märchenbilder, Op. 113
• Schumann - Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105
• Schumann - Fantasiestücke, Op. 12
• Chopin - Introduction and Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3
• Schumann - Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 47
• Schumann - Andante and Variations, Op. 46
• Schumann - 5 Stücke im Volkston, Op. 102

Martha Argerich, piano

Compilation: 2026

Label: Warner Classics

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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.