Various Composers - Martha Argerich A-Z. Debussy – Milhaud

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• Claude Debussy - Nocturnes, CD 98 (transcr. Ravel)
• Claude Debussy - En blanc et noir, CD 142 (1977)
• Claude Debussy - En blanc et noir, CD 142 (Live at Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, 2015)
• Claude Debussy - Cello Sonata, CD 144
• Claude Debussy - Fantaisie for Piano and Orchestra, CD 72
• César Franck - Cello Sonata in A Major, CFF 123
• César Franck - Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8
• Joseph Haydn - Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Hob. XV:25 "Gypsy"
• Joseph Haydn - Keyboard Concerto in D Major, Hob. XVIII:11
• Leoš Janáček - Violin Sonata, JW VII/7
• Peter Kiesewetter - Tango pathétique
• Fritz Kreisler - 3 Old Viennese Dances
• Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 in D-Flat Major, S. 244/6
• Franz Liszt - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124 (1968)
• Franz Liszt - Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, S. 124 (Live at Palazzo dei Congressi, Lugano, 2004)
• Franz Liszt - Piano Sonata in B Minor, S. 178
• Witold Lutosławski - Variations on a Theme of Paganini
• Witold Lutosławski - Variations on a Theme of Paganini (Live at Verbier Festival, Switzerland, 2007)
• Witold Lutosławski - Variations on a Theme of Paganini (Live 2023)
• Felix Mendelssohn - Concerto for Violin, Piano & Strings in D Minor, MWV O4
• Olivier Messiaen - Thème et variations
• Darius Milhaud - Scaramouche for 2 Pianos, Op. 165b (Live at Auditorio Stelio Molo, Lugano, 2004)
• Darius Milhaud - Scaramouche for 2 Pianos, Op. 165b (Live 2023)

Martha Argerich, piano

Compilation: 2026

Label: Deutsche Grammophon (DG)

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In celebration of legendary pianist Martha Argerich’s 85th birthday, a comprehensive digital collection has been released, consolidating her complete recordings for DG and Philips. Spanning a remarkable 65-year history from 1961 to the present, the anthology is organized alphabetically by composer across six digital volumes. It encompasses her entire body of solo, concerto, duo, and chamber music, highlighting historic collaborations with maestro Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, and other esteemed virtuosos. Featuring landmark interpretations ranging from Debussy to Milhaud, this monumental release serves as a definitive showcase of Argerich’s extraordinary artistic legacy and her enduring partnership with Deutsche Grammophon.

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.