Martha Argerich plays Prokofiev toccata Videos

JairoVv Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Argerich plays magnificently this piece like no one else could. It was released in her debut album and that version is superb, even more than this rendition.

Querfahrer69 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Sehr prezies gespielt; ohne viel Pomp, sehr trocken aber fetzig, es gefällt mir!

CxC2007 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Martha is undeniable... but I dont like prokofiev :( , makes me nervos !

cedmck Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - i seriously doubt that prokofiev himself could play this piece.

ukdavepianoman Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - I've always been a huge fan of Argerich ever since I saw her play Prokofiev Piano Concerto 3 at the Proms where her playing was sizzling.Seems to me she often plays with an almost improvisatory style (even though the notes are written down of course). Didn't realise she was so stunning when she was younger too.Good performance from the Goddess.

phuongho2003 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - I know!

ukdavepianoman Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Prokofiev could play everything he wrote. This is not the most difficult piece he wrote either

cedmck Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - what would you say is the most difficult?

ukdavepianoman Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Probably his 2nd Piano Concerto

cedmck Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - aah yes your probably right i forgot about that piece.

mrmonkeybuns Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - look up some the interviews with her, when she was younger , mmmmm mmm mmmmm

laqin007 Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - if it's not, go ahead and play it and record then

fionasapple Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - just because sm1 can't play it doesn't mean there aren't harder pieces to play.

fionasapple Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - they're not the same version?

HumanGrinder Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Splendid version!BTW:thats a good picture of her, she looks quite pretty

JairoVv Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - maybe my memory is failing me or the quality of this video, but her cd's version is magnificent.

cedmck Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - true

cedmck Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - i never ever said this was easy i just said that it was not as difficult as his second piano concerto. these are some of the most technically demanding pieces for the piano.

cedmck Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - but this is the legendary Sergei Prokofiev that we're talking about! lmao

cerzule Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - Terrific!

jinfiesto Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - I think this is harder than the concerto. It's the cadenza in the first movement that makes the piece ridiculous. That's about it....

cedmck Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - that may be true but they are both killers to me

Jw22DeeJay Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - any one have the score for this piece? If yes, please send it to me.

x1235791113x Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - she is pretty

betolala Says:

Oct 11, 2008 - georgeus!