① Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D-flat Major, Op. 10 ② Bartók: Piano Concerto No. 3, Sz. 119 ③ Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 Martha Argerich (Piano) Conductor: Charles Dutoit Montreal Symphony Orchestra Recorded: 1997 It's well-known in the music world that Argerich and Dutoit were married, and this is a performance by the former couple. Among their collaborations, this Prokofiev and Bartók recording stands out as exceptional. These often complex pieces, in the hands of Argerich and Dutoit, sound incredibly fresh and exciting! There are several recordings of ③, but ① and ② are likely the only recordings. In any case, it's Argerich, delivering a thrilling performance. As expected, Argerich displays her usual perfect technique and thrilling pianism, making this a must-have for understanding the more mature Argerich. Her technique extracts "warmth" to allow for enjoyment, even from the innovative romanticism of Prokofiev and Bartók, which can sometimes give a cold impression, making it accessible to those unfamiliar with these modern concertos. Meanwhile, Dutoit's baton draws a highly transparent sound from his Montreal Symphony, powerfully supporting Argerich, especially in Bartók, where the sense of scale is remarkable. Listening to it, it's incredibly powerful and improvisational, a great performance. Prokofiev No. 1 feels like Ashkenazy's polished performance with added improvisation and attack. No. 3 has lost the roughness of the old recording and is tighter and clearer in sound. The Bartók between Prokofiev 1 and 3 is immediately recognizable as Argerich playing. A brilliant performance. The liner notes (Japanese translation) written by Argerich and Dutoit's daughter, Annie Dutoit, about this recording and their daily lives are also interesting and fun. Japanese domestic edition, without obi, no scratches on the disc. 9 *Bulk purchase discounts available (please comment beforehand) 150 yen off each additional item 150 yen off all items for 10 or more items (Discounts for single purchases are not available)