Martha Argerich has been an outstanding Chopin interpreter for decades and even went so far as to say, "When I don't play Chopin for a while, I don't feel like a pianist." Reason enough for Deutsche Grammophon to present a selection of its Chopin solo and concert recordings in a deluxe vinyl box on the occasion of its 80th birthday. The 5LP-set combines the outstanding interpretations of Argerich in the best vinyl quality on 180g, manufactured by Optimal. These include the two piano concertos conducted by Claudio Abbado and Mstislaw Rostropowitsch, all of the preludes, a number of mazurkas, scherzi, polonaise and other solo works in recordings from 1960 to 1980.
Musicians:
Martha Argerich
Claudio Abbado / Mstislav Rostropovich
London Symphony Orchestra
The National Symphony Orchestra of Washington
Piano Concerto No. 1*; Scherzo No. 3, Op. 39; Barcarolle, Op. 60
*London Symphony Orchestra, Claudio Abbado
LP2
Piano Concerto No. 2 *; Introduction And Polonaise, Op. 3
*National Symphony Orchestra Washington, Mstislav Rostropovich
LP3
Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 35; Op. 22 & Op. 31
LP4
Piano Sonata No.3; Polonaise-Fantaisie; Polonaise "Heroic"; Mazurkas Nos.36-38
LP5
24 Préludes, Op.28; Prélude No.25, Op.45; Prélude No.26, Op.posth.
