Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) - The Legendary 1965 Recording [1965] MP3 | TT 52:13 | Full artwork @ 300dpi MP3 (lame --preset standard) = 78 mb Classical / Romantic / Solo piano Record-label politics prevented this awesome recording of Argentinean pianist Martha Argerich from being released for 34 years. The spitfire musician delivers a powerful set of Chopin's best-loved works that still sounds riveting today. Intense and gorgeous. Classicstoday review: “ This CD truly deserves its legendary status. It was recorded way back in 1965 at the start of what has turned out to be one of the most exciting and frustrating careers in history; exciting because Argerich is arguably the greatest pianist alive, and frustrating because she refuses to give solo recitals, preferring the support of friends and colleagues in chamber or orchestral concerts. That makes her rare solo outings all the more precious. This disc exactly duplicates her debut recital for DG, which release and subsequent exclusive contract forestalled EMI until now. Rumor had it that the EMI was better, and on the whole it is, though both are pretty exceptional by any standards. The differences are relatively minor, but include an even more brilliant response to the Polonaise in A flat, tighter rhythm in the Scherzo No. 3, and a few incidental touches in the Sonata No. 3 and elsewhere. Chopin lovers and fans of this artist certainly need no further recommendation. Now, if only she would record some new solo repertoire - we can only hope. ” Recording: 23,24,27 June 1965, No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London Tracks: 1. Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.56 (1844) - I. Allegro maestoso 2. Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.56 (1844) - II. Scherzo. Molto vivace 3. Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.56 (1844) - III. Largo 4. Piano Sonata No.3 in B minor, Op.56 (1844) - IV. Finale. Presto, non tanto 5. Mazurka No.36 in A minor, Op.59 No.1 (1845) 6. Mazurka No.37 in A flat, Op.59 No.2 (1845) 7. Mazurka No.38 in F sharp minor, Op.59 No.3 (1845) 8. Nocturne No.4 in F, Op.15 No.1 (1830-31) 9. Scherzo No.3 in C sharp minor, Op.39 (1839) 10. Polonaise No.6 in A flat, Op.53 (1842) Personnel: Martha Argerich - piano
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