Various Composers - The Ravel, Debussy & Saint-Saëns Recordings (Martha Argerich)

Information

• Maurice Ravel - Ma mère l'Oye, M. 60 (Version for Piano 4-Hands)
• Maurice Ravel - Sonatine, M. 40
• Claude Debussy - Petite suite, CD 71, L. 65
• Claude Debussy - Préludes, Livre I, CD 125, L. 117: No. 12, Minstrels (Arr. Maisky for Cello and Piano)
• Maurice Ravel - Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83
• Camille Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals
• Claude Debussy - La plus que lente, CD 128, L. 121 (Arr. Maisky for Cello and Piano)
• Claude Debussy - En blanc et noir, pour piano à quatre mains, CD 142, L. 134
• Maurice Ravel - Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55
• Claude Debussy - Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune, CD 87, L. 86 (Version for 2 Pianos)
• Claude Debussy - Cello Sonata in D Minor, CD 144, L. 135
• Maurice Ravel - La valse, M. 72 (Version for 2 Pianos)

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.