24 Préludes, Op. 28; Préludes Nr. 25, Op. 45; Nr. 26, Op. Posth.

by Frédéric Chopin & Martha Argerich

24 Préludes, Op. 28; Préludes Nr. 25, Op. 45; Nr. 26, Op. Posth. cover art

Legendary Argentine pianist Martha Argerich delivers a highly acclaimed interpretation of Chopin's defining cycle of short piano pieces. Her recording is frequently cited for its fiery temperament, technical brilliance, and spontaneous emotional depth. It remains a benchmark recording in the classical piano repertoire, capturing the volatile and poetic nature of romantic-era piano compositions.

Genres

  • Romanticism
  • Prelude

Tracklist

  1. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 1 in C Major
  2. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 2 in A Minor
  3. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 3 in G Major: Vivace
  4. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 4 in E Minor
  5. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 5 in D Major
  6. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 6 in B Minor: Lento assai
  7. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 7 in A Major
  8. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 8 in F-Sharp Minor
  9. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 9 in E Major
  10. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 10 in C-Sharp Minor
  11. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 11 in B Major
  12. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 12. in G-Sharp Minor
  13. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 13 in F-Sharp Major
  14. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 14 in E-Flat Minor
  15. 24 Preludes, Op. 28: No. 15 in D-Flat Major "Raindrop Prelude"
  16. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 16 in B-Flat Minor
  17. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 17 in A-Flat Major: Allegretto
  18. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 18 in F Minor
  19. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 19 in E-Flat Major
  20. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 20 in C Minor: Largo
  21. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 21 in B-Flat Major
  22. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 22 in G Minor
  23. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 23 in F Major
  24. 24 Préludes, Op. 28: No. 24 in D Minor: Allegro appassionato
  25. Prélude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 45
  26. Prélude in A-Flat Major, B. 86
  27. Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Op. 60
  28. Polonaise in A-Flat Major, Op. 53 "Heroic": Maestoso
  29. Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 31