Brahms: Sonata for 2 pianos in F minor, Op. 34b Martha Argerich (piano) & Lilya Zilbertstein (piano) Variations on a theme by Haydn, Op. 56b for 2 Pianos Martha Argerich (piano) & Polina Leschenko (piano) Lutoslawski: Variations on a Theme of Paganini for 2 Pianos Martha Argerich (piano) & Giorgia Tomassi (piano) Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 'Classical' Transcribed for two pianos by Rikuya Terashima Martha Argerich (piano) & Yefim Bronfman (piano) Rachmaninov: Suite No. 2 for Two Pianos, Op. 17 Martha Argerich (piano) & Gabriela Montero (piano) Six Pieces, Op. 11 Six Morceaux for piano four hands Lilya Zilberstein (piano) & Martha Argerich (piano) Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a Transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu Martha Argerich (piano) & Mirabela Dina (piano)
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Virtuosity!:
This immensely entertaining collection of works for two pianos featuring the inimitable Martha Argerich and friends is a composite recording of works from the Lugano Festivals of 2003 - 2006, and while many collectors may have the annual recordings from these festivals, this particular emphasis on works for two pianos alone is worth adding this affordable CD to the collection. Not all of the works on this powerful CD (live performances all!) were written for two pianos: the Tchaikovsky Suite from 'The... more info
Argerich persists in her love of two-piano arrangements:
Because of her commadning reputation -- and her refusal to play solo recitals -- Martha Argerich has the clout to revive the genre of two-piano music, with its musty Victorian parlor overtones. She is even eccentric enough to avoid the great music written by Schubert and Mozart for four hands in order to concetrate, for the most part, on arrangements of works like The Nutcracker Suite that are better served by their orchestral originals. Still, if you are enthusiastic about two-piano music at all, it's... more info
Tracks:
I. Ouverture miniature:- The Nutcracker, Suite from the Ballet (transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu)
Marche:- The Nutcracker, Suite from the Ballet (transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu), II. Danses caractérisque
Danse de la Fée Dragée:- The Nutcracker, Suite from the Ballet (transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu), II. Danses caractérisque
Danse russe Trepak:- The Nutcracker, Suite from the Ballet (transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu), II. Danses caractérisque
Danse Arabe:- The Nutcracker, Suite from the Ballet (transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu), II. Danses caractérisque
Danse Chinoise:- The Nutcracker, Suite from the Ballet (transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu), II. Danses caractérisque
Danse Mirlitons:- The Nutcracker, Suite from the Ballet (transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu), II. Danses caractérisque
III. Danse des Fleurs:- The Nutcracker, Suite from the Ballet (transcribed for two pianos by Nicolas Economu)
I. Introduction (Alla marcia):- Suite No. 2 in C Op. 17
II. Valse (Presto):- Suite No. 2 in C Op. 17
III. Romance (Andantino):- Suite No. 2 in C Op. 17
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