Martha Argerich & Nelson Freire | Francisco Mignone: Congada (LIVE, 2009)
Today we celebrate the Independence of Brazil. While I haven't had many reasons to be proud of my country (coronavirus has killed 126,686 people so far), this recording always puts a smile on my face. Martha Argerich hasn't performed Brazilian music very often, and here she is, playing this colorful work of Francisco Mignone with her friend, Brazilian pianist Nelson Freire.
For those curious about Brazilian classical music, I strongly recommend checking the channel of @InstitutoPianoBrasileiro!
Merci, Charles Couineau, for this precious document.
Francisco Mignone
"Congada" from "O contratador de diamantes"
Martha Argerich, piano
Nelson Freire, piano
August 5th, 2009
La Roque d'Anthéron
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