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Free Music Notes for Debut Recital / Martha ArgerichFree Music Review: Pure Virtuousity Hit: 5 StarsWith Argerich you simply cannot go wrong in the world of piano.
There is so much passion, near recklessness and sheer power to rival even Liszt himself.
The Scherzo is so clean and maintains an unmatched pace throughout - yet be not deceived as some uncredibly sweet moments will catch you unaware.
The Toccata is truly devilish and one cannot comprehend how a human could reach such a tempo and yet hit all the required notes!!
The Jeux d'eau makes one wonder who might posesse all these pianistic abilities; from dreamy images to listless moments where languor is at hand, from the most fluid and yes, watery splashes to crystal clear melodies!
Finally, if for no other reason, you must have this Liszt Sonata! I have never heard any pianist come close to this playing, none maintains such a tempo, such focus and huge dynamic changes. This is Liszt at his most brilliant and daring yet also in hushed tones offering glimpses of his human and vulnerable side. The changes in tonality and hushed passages prove that Argerich is so much more than speed or power - she exudes pure musicality!
This must rate as my all-time favorite CD!
Free Music Review: Always First Rate Hit: 5 StarsAny work performed by Martha Argerich is sure to be an enriching experience.
Her awesome talent for the piano and her in depth understanding of the music she chooses to perform represents an artist who is interested in the music and not giving us yet another showy example of "greatest hits."
When one listens to her interpretations of any composer, one is caught by high level of introspection, extraordinary technical facility and a love and respect for the repetoire she has chosen.
As a pianist, I have a great many CDs of various performers doing a wide range of repetoire. Martha Argerich is consisitently miles above all of them for two main reasons. First, she will not compromise her talent for fame or marketing issues. Second, there is something which compels one to listen to each and every note as she is playing. This can never be background music. Beyond this, her personal life if one is to believe what one reads about it, is interesting and exotic and puts her in the role of those artists who combine a first-rate talent with a persona that can be termed "World Class Artist!"
Thomas Lee Randleman
Free Music Review: Amazing passion and precision Hit: 5 StarsI had high expectations for this CD, and it exceeded them! Martha Argerich played with passion, precision, and amazing technique. I was absolutely dazzled, and would recommend it to anyone who likes classical piano music.
Free Music Review: Martha shows up Hit: 5 StarsIf you are a piano afficionado, especially solo piano, you're gonna wanna hear Martha play.
Free Music Review: WOW! Absolutely stunning! Hit: 5 StarsI just bought this disc and was blown away by it. It was everything I thought it would be and then some. It has to be one of the great piano recital CDs of all time. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this.
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