Description:

[Argerich's dazzling pianism, insight into the heart of a work, and unbridled brilliance are what make him so appealing to his fans. This is a live recording of Argerich performing Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 at a 1994 Berlin Philharmonic concert conducted by Abbado, coupled with "The Nutcracker," an arrangement for two pianos. Argerich and Ekonom also perform together in perfect harmony. Rubidium clock cutting. Recorded in Munich, March 1983 (2), Berlin, December 1994 (1/live) [Performed by] Martha Argerich (piano), Nicholas Economou (2nd piano) (2), Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (1), Claudio Abbado conductor

Tracklisting:

1 CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA NO.1 IN B FLAT MAJOR. OP.23 1. ALLEGRO NON TROPPO E MOLTO MAESTOSO / MARTHA ARGERICH
2 CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA NO.1 IN B FLAT MAJOR. OP.23 2. ANDANTINO SEMPLICE - PRESTISSIMO - T / MARTHA ARGERICH
3 CONCERTO FOR PIANO AND ORCHESTRA NO.1 IN B FLAT MAJOR. OP.23 3. ALLEGRO CON FUOCO / MARTHA ARGERICH
4 THE NUTCRACKER. OP.71A SUITE FROM THE BALLET. OP.71 1. OUVERTURE MINIATURE: ALLEGRO GIUSTO / MARTHA ARGERICH
5 THE NUTCRACKER. OP.71A SUITE FROM THE BALLET. OP.71 2A. MARCHE: TEMPO DI MARCIA VIVA / MARTHA ARGERICH
6 THE NUTCRACKER. OP.71A SUITE FROM THE BALLET. OP.71 2B. DANSE DE LA FEE-DRAGEE: ANDANTE NON TROPPO / MARTHA ARGERICH
7 THE NUTCRACKER. OP.71A SUITE FROM THE BALLET. OP.71 2C. DANSE RUSSE. TREPAK: TEMPO DI TREPAK. MOLTO / MARTHA ARGERICH
8 THE NUTCRACKER. OP.71A SUITE FROM THE BALLET. OP.71 2D. DANSE ARABE: ALLEGRETTO / MARTHA ARGERICH
9 THE NUTCRACKER. OP.71A SUITE FROM THE BALLET. OP.71 2E. DANSE CHINOISE: ALLEGRO MODERATO / MARTHA ARGERICH
10 THE NUTCRACKER. OP.71A SUITE FROM THE BALLET. OP.71 2F.DANSE DES MIRLITONS: MODERATO ASSAI / MARTHA ARGERICH
11 THE NUTCRACKER. OP.71A SUITE FROM THE BALLET. OP.71 3. VALSE DES FLEURS: TEMPO DI VALSE / MARTHA ARGERICH