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| Martha Argerich and Friends Live from the Lugano Festival 2005: Chamber Music | 
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| Creators: Gautier Capucon, Mark Dobrinsky, Mischa Maisky, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Carlos Guastavino, Manuel Infante, Felix Mendelssohn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sergey Rachmaninov, Gabriela Montero, Karin Lechner, Lilya Zilberstein, Martha Argerich, Mauricio Vallina, Nicholas Angelich, Piotr Anderszewski, Polina Leschenko, Sergio Tiempo, Lida Chen
Label: EMI Classics
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 81571
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 1
MPN: 58472
UPC: 094635847222
EAN: 0094635847222
ASIN: B000FHYI3S
Release Date: July 18, 2006
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | I: Allegro Energico - Renaud Capucon | | • | II: Andante Espressivo - Renaud Capucon | | • | III: Sherzo: Molto Allegro Quasi Presto - Renaud Capucon | | • | IV: Finale: Allegro Appassionato - Renaud Capucon | | • | I: Allegro Vivace | | • | II: Adagio Con Espressione | | • | III: Finale: Allegro | | • | I: Allegro | | • | II: Andante | | • | III: Rondo: Allegretto |
Disc 2
| • | I: Lento-Allegro Moderato - Mischa Maisky | | • | II: Allegro Scherzando - Mischa Maisky | | • | III: Andante - Mischa Maisky | | • | IV: Allegro Mosso - Mischa Maisky | | • | I: Introduction | | • | II: Valse | | • | III: Romance | | • | IV: Tarantella | | • | I: Ritmo - Sergio Tiempo | | • | II: Sentimiento - Sergio Tiempo | | • | III: Gracia (El Vito) - Sergio Tiempo |
Disc 3
| • | Chorale 'St Anthony': Andante | | • | Variation I. Andante Con Moto | | • | Variation II. Vivace | | • | Variation III. Con Moto | | • | Variation IV. Andante | | • | Variation V. Poco Presto | | • | Variation VI. Vivace | | • | Variation VII. Grazioso | | • | Variation VIII. Poco Presto | | • | Finale: Andante | | • | I: Allegro Non Troppo - Lilya Zilberstein | | • | II: Andante, Un Poco Adagio - Lilya Zilberstein | | • | III: Scherzo: Allegro - Lilya Zilberstein | | • | IV: Finale: Poco Sostenuto-Allegro Non Troppo-Presto, Non Troppo - Lilya Zilberstein | | • | I: Las Ninas De Sante Fe | | • | II: Muchacho Jujeno | | • | III: Baile En Cuyo |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Since Martha Argerich has abandoned solo recitals and studio recordings, her new CDs feature concert collaborations with like-minded friends and proteges. Whatever the negatives of such live recordings may be, the upside trumps them handily since, if we're lucky, some of the sparks generated by musicians in a concert venue will be captured. With this set drawn from the 2005 Lugano Festival we're decidedly lucky, for musical electricity courses through all three discs. There are nine works by eight composers ranging from Mendelssohn to Guastavino, all played with spontaneity and full-blooded Romanticism. Argerich is onstage for five of them, including such rarities as Brahms' two-piano version of his Variations on a theme of Haydn, where she's partnered by Polina Leschenko, and, with Piotr Anderszewski, Grieg's full-dress arrangement for two pianos of Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 16, an oddity whose curiosity value outweighs the sacrilege. There's also the sensuous Argentine and Andalucian encores and the teenage Beethoven's Piano Quartet set alongside masterpieces such as the Brahms Piano Quintet, Op. 34 and Mendelssohn's Piano Trio No.2, both played with a captivating blend of sensitivity and fervor. For many the highlight will be two big Rachmaninoff works on Disc Two ? Mischa Maisky's big-toned cello in the master's G minor Cello Sonata, whose episodic qualities the soloist turns into virtues, and the Suite No. 2 for two pianos, passionately played by Argerich and Gabriela Montero. Get this, put it in your player, and be transported to Festival-level performances by established masters and a new generation of stars. --Dan Davis
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
Another winner November 4, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
When it comes to recordings by the legendary Martha Argerich, I just get them with little questioning because they are ... by the legendary Martha Argerich. While a few have mixed reults; most are steller as expected - such as this gem.
On the 3-CD's here is a smorgasbord of delectable treats. There are many excellent reviews here, so sufficient to say the music here superb and worth acquiring for chamber or Martha fans: brilliant compositions, top-flight musicianship and dynamic sound quality that recreates the live atmosphere as well as any recording I have heard.
The breadth and quality here of compositions and performances is very engaging and satisfying. The Brahms Op 34 is fabulous and my favorite version, the Greig/Mozart and Beethoven quite perky and bouyant while heavyweight peices like the Rach and Mendelsssohn vivid and dramatic. It is a real treat to listen to such accomplished musicians as these - most notably Martha Argerich whose touch and velocity of playing seems not to age that much. Now, if we can just have a solo piece every now and then to remind us of the dramatic earlier years...
Bravo! June 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I felt like standing up and clapping with the audience after each piece. This CD is absolutely wonderful, in all aspects. The musicanship is impeccable and the production and sound quality couldn't be better.
I picked it out to hear the Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2, and that piece is done so vibrantly and ecstatically that it's surely one of the best on record. Not to say that the other pieces aren't on an equally high level.
I can't imagine any classical music fan, and especially chamber music fans, being disappointed with this CD.
PASSING IT ON TO THE YOUNG March 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In this three disc set of the 2005 Lugano festival. A festival as evidenced by this recording that was filled with great music making and reeking of Martha Argerich's talents and too of her musical generosity. She plays on this recording in about every other number introducing, for the most part, some rather unfamiliar works (i.e. the Beethoven VERY early Piano quartet which is wonderful sounding a little like some Haydn and Mozart with the unmistakable stamp of dear Ludwig) Most of the time, she let her young friends and/or colleagues have the "Juicier" numbers--Mendelssohn's 2nd trio(the performers therein particularly shine in the effervescent 3rd movement and the religiously inclined 4th movement), Rachmaninov's cello sonata, etc. Her influence, however, I'm sure was very heavy indeed inspiring the "young ones" on to wonderful performances. They do give some wonderful performances. When she does join in (as in the Brahms' two piano version of the Haydn variations) the sparks DO fly--she and Gabriela Montero (sp?)do a splendid Rachmaninov Suite for two pianos #2! One hears the fact that one is listening to a "master Pianist" from the very start of the piece that she is playing in--wow! Mischa Maisky also lends his talents in the wonderful Rachmaninov's cello sonata.
I enjoyed this recording of this Lugano festival very much; I felt that I was experiencing the festivities myself--wonderful music performed by great talents, I, in future intend to purchase more recordings of Martha Argerich's Lugano festival. It's delightful in every way. By the way, EMI's sound is superb!
Stars and some lesser lights (for now) shining December 14, 2006
130 out of 136 found this review helpful
'Martha Argerich and Friends Live from the Lugano Festival 2005: Chamber Music' is bound to collect awards when the Grammies come out. This 3 CD set of a live concert is a filled with joy, impassioned playing, variation in repertoire and exuberant music making as any set on the market.
Martha Argerich holds the throne here but as is her manner she shares the stage with such gifted young artists as Polina Leschenko, Piotr Anderszewski, Gabriela Montero, Mark Dobrinsky, Mischa Maisky, Lilya Zilberstein, Gautier and Renaud Capucon, Lida Chen and Nicholas Angelich. The repertoire is wonderfully varied and includes fine works by Rachmaninov, Beethoven, Brahms, Carlos Guastavino, Manuel Infante, Mendelssohn and Mozart. The artists obviously share not only some behind the scenes training (!) but they all seem to enjoy the act of music making with like minds/friends.
One of the many marks on music that Martha Argerich will leave is her boundless enthusiasm for concerts such as this. With her appearances on the solo stage and in concerti diminishing due to health, it is particularly fortunate for us that she continues to engage in the magic of live recordings, especially when they glow with the light that this one does. This set is a tremendous bargain. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, December 06
Encore November 9, 2006
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
Another very interesting & high quality, live performance. All the artists are superb. One or two performers & pieces I was not familiar with but I wasn't disappointed. Next best thing to going to Lugano!
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