Martha Argerich and Gabriele Baldocci:
On this CD, the international pianist Martha Argerich performs music for two pianos with Gabriele Baldocci.
This release was recorded live at a charity concert in Baldocci’s home town of Livorno.
We hear the following selections:
Milhaud:
- Scaramouche, suite for two pianos, Op. 165b
Mozart:
- Sonata for 2 pianos in D major, K448
Rachmaninov:
- Suite No. 1 for Two Pianos, Op. 5
Ravel:
- La Valse (for 2 pianos)
Shostakovich:
- Concertino for two pianos, Op. 94
Performed by Martha Argerich and Gabriele Baldocci (piano)
While searching to bring you suitable videos to illustrate this recording, I came across chamber music by Robert Schumann, and I decided to show you how a group of five world-class musicians is able to create a wonderful experience for us.
Here is Ms. Argerich, performing the Schumann Piano Quintet, with members of the Berlin Philharmonic and Mischa Maisky, Cello. Here is the first movement:
And now the 2nd movement:
And now, the last movement:
Tags: Martha Argerich, music for two pianos, Schumann, Gabriele Baldocci