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Martha Argerich

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Unbelievably Wonderful: Argerichs BeethovenThe third installment of Doremis Argerich serieswhich has sent fans into a frenzyis here. From the WDR broadcast session recording in Cologne on September 8, 1960which also featured in the second installmentthe remaining tracks, Beethovens Piano Sonata No. 7 and Schumanns Toccata, are being released on CD for the first time. While the fourth movement of the former is the only one included on the DG release, this complete recording finally reveals the work in its entirety.Argerichs recordings of Beethovens piano sonatas are extremely rareshe has not released a single official recordingbut this one is even more magnificent than expected. Rich in drive, passion, and inspiration, it captivates the listener so completely that time seems to stand still. Furthermore, although the recording of Scnes dEnfance predates the highly acclaimed 1983 DG release by