Various Composers - Martha Argerich A-Z. Beethoven – Chopin

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• Ludwig van Beethoven - 7 Variations for Cello and Piano on "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen", WoO 46
• Ludwig van Beethoven - 12 Variations for Cello and Piano on "Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen", Op. 66
• Ludwig van Beethoven - 12 Variations for Cello and Piano on "See the Conquering Hero Comes", WoO 45
• Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Trio No. 5 in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost Trio"
• Johannes Brahms - Liebeslieder Waltzes, Op. 52
• Johannes Brahms - Piano Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 25
• Johannes Brahms - 2 Rhapsodies, Op. 79
• Johannes Brahms - Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Op. 56a
• Frédéric Chopin - Andante spianato et Grande Polonaise brillante in E-Flat Major, Op. 22
• Frédéric Chopin - Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60
• Frédéric Chopin - Ballade No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 23
• Frédéric Chopin - 12 Etudes, Op. 10: No. 4 in C-Sharp Minor "Torrent"
• Frédéric Chopin - Mazurkas
• Frédéric Chopin - Nocturne Nos. 4 & 6
• Frédéric Chopin - Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
• Frédéric Chopin - Introduction & Polonaise brillante in C Major, Op. 3
• Frédéric Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11
• Frédéric Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21
• Frédéric Chopin - Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 35
• Frédéric Chopin - Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
• Frédéric Chopin - 24 Préludes, Op. 28
• Frédéric Chopin - Prélude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45
• Frédéric Chopin - Prélude in A-Flat Major, B. 86
• Frédéric Chopin - Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-Flat Major, Op. 61
• Frédéric Chopin - Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic": Maestoso
• Frédéric Chopin - Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 31
• Frédéric Chopin - Scherzo No. 3 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 39
• Frédéric Chopin - Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65
• Frédéric Chopin - Cello Sonata in G Minor, Op. 65 (Live at Concert Hall, Kyoto, 2000)

Martha Argerich, piano

Compilation: 2026

Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

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In celebration of pianist Martha Argerich’s 85th birthday, Deutsche Grammophon (DG) has released a comprehensive digital collection spanning 65 years of her recording history from 1961 to the present. Organized alphabetically by composer across six digital volumes, this definitive anthology encompasses her complete solo, concerto, duo, and chamber music recordings for DG and Philips. The collection features legendary collaborations with acclaimed artists like Claudio Abbado and Daniel Barenboim, showcasing a vast repertoire from Beethoven to Chopin. Highlighting landmark performances of Ravel, Prokofiev, and Rachmaninoff, this release serves as a monumental testament to the enduring artistic legacy of a global piano icon.

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.