This week, host David Dubal concludes his four-part look at the career of pianist Martha Argerich with a celebration of her collaborative work. This episode features her performances with musicians including pianist Nelson Freire, violinist Gidon Kremer and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in works by Bach, Brahms, Ravel, Chopin and many more.
Argerich, who turns 75 this year, has recently been announced a Kennedy Center honoree and has seen the release of a box set of her complete recordings for Deutsche Grammophon.
Reflections from the Keyboard airs Thursdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 10 pm on WQXR.
Program Playlist:
Bach: Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Allegro
Martha Argerich, piano; Mischa Maisky, cello
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances, Op. 45, No. 2
Martha Argerich, piano; Nelson Freire, piano
Chopin: Sonata for Piano and Cello in G minor, Op. 65, Scherzo
Martha Argerich, piano; Mstislav Rostropovich, cello
Shostakovich: Trio for Piano, Violin, and Cello No. 2 in E minor, Op.67, Allegro con brio
Martha Argerich, piano; Gidon Kremer, violin; Mischa Maisky, cello
Beethoven: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37, Rondo
Martha Argerich, piano; Mahler Chamber Orchestra
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D flat major, Op. 10, Allegro Scherzando
Martha Argerich, piano; Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25, Rondo alla Zingarese
Martha Argerich, piano; Gidon Kremer, violin; Yuri Bashmet, viola; Mischa Maisky, cello
Ravel: Sonatine, Animé
Martha Argerich, piano
