Scherzo 3/2 Rhaps/Toccata

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Composer : Fryderyk Chopin
Composer : Johannes Brahms
Composer : Sergey Prokofiev
Composer : Maurice Ravel
Composer : Franz Liszt
Performer : Martha Argerich

Product Details

Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0028944743029
Label : Universal Music Group
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 1995-04-26
Running Time : 71minutes
UPC : 028944743029

ASIN : B000001GQJ

Track Listings for

Disc-1
1. No. 3 C Sharp Minor, Op.39: Scherzo No. 3 In C Sharp Minor, Op.39
2. Rhapsody, Op.79: No.1 Agitato In B Minor
3. Rhapsody, Op. 79: No. 2 Molto passionato, ma non troppo allegro In G Minor
4. Toccata, Op. 11
5. Jeux D'Eau: Tres doux
6. Barcarole In F Sharp Major, Op. 60
7. Hungarian Rhapsody No.6: Tempo Giusto - Presto - Andante - Allegro - Presto
8. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Lento assai - Allegro energico
9. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Grandioso
10. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Cantando espressivo
11. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Pesante - Recitativo
12. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Andante sostenuto
13. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Quasi Adagio
14. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Allegro energico
15. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Piu mosso
16. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Cantando espressivo senza slentare
17. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Stretta quasi Presto -- Presto -- Prestissimo
18. Sonata For Piano In B Minor: Andante sostenuto - Allegro moderato - Lento assai

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording

Classical music people, critics in particular, have a reputation for being grumpy, and this disc illustrates why. It's called Martha Argerich Debut Recital. Now, what does this tell you about it? Nothing, that's what. And the title isn't even correct! Actually, there's more material here than appeared on her debut recital, not the least of which is a stunning Liszt Sonata in B minor, which is the major work on the disc. When one of the two or three greatest living pianists turns in a performance of a major work like the Liszt Sonata that has been generally acclaimed, you would think that her record company would somehow get that piece of news into the title of the recording. --David Hurwitz

Chronique amazon.fr

Imaginez, vous êtes en 1965, Martha Argerich vient de remporter brillamment le fameux concours Frédéric-Chopin de Varsovie et donne son premier récital consacré à ce compositeur. Vous succombez alors pendant plus d'une heure au charme fougueux d'une jeune femme de vingt-quatre ans. Panache, force exceptionnelle et phrasé d'un naturel sublime, tout le talent de Martha Argerich est réuni dans ce disque en tous points historique. --Pierre Graveleau

Customer Reviews

A Debut for both of us (2003-10-26)

A long time ago, I found myself wondering through a book/music store. They happened to have a quite small, but quite good music selection. I was browsing, looking for something to buy, since I hadn't spent a dime on a recording in sometime. Among the titles I was considering were Richter's Sofia recital, Ashkenazy's reading of the complete Prokofiev concertos, and even Serkin playing a few Beethoven sonatas. I would later find out that any of these recordings would have provided a feast of riches. But alone they couldn't have prepared me for what I was about to be in for. I decided, finally, to go with the Martha Argerich 'Debut Recital'. You see, I had heard alot about Martha Argerich, but didn't own a single recording of her at that time. I figured it was about time to see what all the fuss was about. Words couldn't describe what I experienced that night...Sure, since then I have heard alot of great recordings. The Barcarolle on this disc was soon rivaled by Rubinstein. The sonata...By Zimerman, or Horowitz...The Hungarian rhapsody, well, Cziffra practically owns those...But despite all those others, there is still a special place in my heart for these recordings. I have never heard such brilliant playing, even today. Absolutely Phenomenal, Impassioned playing. The scherzo, the Toccata, an absolute emberesment of riches. If I could own one recording, this would be it. Buy this CD. Hopefully it will do for you what it did for me.

Five Stars on a Scale of One to Three... (2003-07-07)

If I were forced to eliminate my entire collection of classical recordings with the exception of one CD, this would be that CD. In short, it encompasses all of what Martha Argerich stands for as an artist; there is the unbridled passion, sensitivity, and inhuman virtuosity that all of her fans are all too familiar with. Every single work on this CD is a gem. The Chopin Scherzo is a piece Argerich has recorded several times, and here, it is as exciting as she has ever played it. The Brahms Rhapsodies are full of passion and possess a certain degree of maturity one may not at first suspect from such a firebrand virtuoso, and the Ravel is complete with shimmering textures and brilliantly original rubatos. The highlights of the disc, however, are the Liszt and Prokofiev performances. Argerich plays the opening of the Hungarian Rhapsody in a suitably pompous, almost arrogant manner, and the speed and audacity of the octave section is simply mind-boggling. The Prokofiev Toccata receives the best performance on record (Horowitz is the only competition, but his cuts are unnecessary and his additions superfluous). The Liszt Sonata is simply scintillating; Argerich manages to bring together the structural finesse of Pollini and the emotional intensity and impetuousness of Zimerman. This CD will amaze, enlighten, inspire, and hypnotize any lover of the repertoire. I give it the highest recommendation possible...wait, no, higher!

Brilliant (2003-06-03)

Martha Argerich took the piano world by storm with her brand of aggressive, expressive piano playing coupled with brilliant technique and all of these qualities are on display here. She has achieved a reputation as one of the finest interpreters of Romantic Music and perhaps the first signs of this can be seen in this wonderful debut recording.

The programme is wonderfully varied with Chopin, Brahms, Prokofiev and Lizst. Argerich, with her win at the 1965 Chopin Piano Competition is well-known for her Chopin and this shows in her excellent rendition of the Scherzo where she manages to convey a wealth of different emotions in a short piece but I have to agree that the best pieces on this CD are the Brahms rhapsodies. There are few finer recordings that this and it shows Argerich at her most dynamic and interpretive.

This CD has been a bestseller since its release and justifiably so. It is mind-boggling to realize that Argerich was only 19 when this recording was made and perhaps another reason to marvel at this incredible performance.

Born of Fire (2003-04-20)

Not much reason to chime in here, given the unanymity of the raves. No one mentioned the two Brahms Rhapsodies, which really blew me out the door. Fantastic collection, incredible playing.

Breathless! (2003-03-23)

While her repertoire ranges from Baroque to late Romanticism, Martha Argerich is often regarded as one of the greatest Romanticist pianist. If you are still not sure about the reason how she is qualified to be the winner of Chopin Competition, listening to this recording can clearly offer you the answer: her passion, her technical tour de force, her clarity, and her superior sense of musicality. Particularly in the first track (Chopin Scherzo No. 3 In C Sharp Minor, Op.39), Argerich plays with much consideration. She plays with thundering strengh when needed (i.e. at 00:18); sometimes, she plays as if she is singing tenderly with gentle affection (i.e. betweeb 1:21-2:15). Between 4:42-5:26, she plays with a touch of grief. The piece is ended with thundering strength, leaving the listeners breathless, thinking still about her playing.

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