Advantages: Argerich's clarity of melodic line, striking colors and moods; thrilling, chilling, enchanting, arresting performances. Disadvantages: Her Fantasiestucke may strike some as too rushed, less nuanced--or so I'm told.
Too fast. Too sloppy.
That's the sort of criticism some have leveled at Argentine-born pianist extraordinaire MarthaArgerich (b. 1941), in live performances such as these, recorded in 1978 and 1979. In this 2000 release from EMI Classics, she makes short work of Robert Schumann's Fantasiestücke (Opus 12) and Maurice Ravel's Sonatine, as well as the diabolical (in more senses than one) Gaspard de la Nuit. Indeed, these readings are nothing if not stunning. Perhaps too much so for some, particularly the Schumann.
Personally, I like 'em the way she plays 'em here--bold, tempestuous, uninhibitedly feral, disturbing when called for, at times mellow and genteel--yes, the powerhouse pianist is fully capable of grace and delicacy. Of technical brilliance she certainly lacks none, but technically brilliant pianists practically pour out ...
Advantages: looks good Disadvantages: can be pricey
, so it is fair to say that shes not really that rare! However, if you are struggling to find her in any of you packs, then you should be able to pick one up from eBay at a small price!
These figures cost Ł5 per three which may seem alrght but in the long run the money does add up as you edge to te end of your collection and splash out to find that one special final figure. They are perfect for any fan or collector of the show, but not for young children as they are small and they could choke, not to mention poke somebody's eye out with Martha's long pointing hand!
Amy 2008 ...
Advantages: A chance to catch a living legend among pianists. Disadvantages: Appearances in US much too rare, but Martha, rightly so, refuses to tour the world like a performing monkey.
the concert news webpage painstakingly maintained by ANDRYS BASTEN at:
http://www.andrys.com/argconcs.html
Andrys has the best, most comprehensive website about MarthaArgerich anywhere. Check out the discography and a whole bunch of other stuff about my favorite classical musician.
+ You could do worse than check out the LE MONDE DE LA MUSIQUE interview with Martha: there?s a convenient link already up at the top of my Personal Homepage!
+ LEARN MORE ABOUT MARTHA ! ! !
And for the really curious (or the slightly mad) you may wish to read some of my own pieces in which I introduce Martha to the good people of Ciao (oh, go on, you KNOW you WANT to read ?em!):
http://www.ciao.co.uk/ArgerichLivefromtheConcertgebouwIIReview5354343
http://www.ciao.co.uk/BachKeyboardWorksReview5359921
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