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Nelson José Pinto Freire was a Brazilian classical pianist. Regarded as one of the greatest pianists of his generation, he was noted for his "decorous piano playing" and "interpretive depth". His extensive discography for labels such as Sony Classical, Teldec, Philips, and Decca garnered awards including the Gramophone Award and Diapason d'Or. Freire appeared as soloist with the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. He played and recorded piano duo music with Martha Argerich, a long-time musical and personal friend.
Top Tracks
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Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125 : Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: XIV. Finale
Saint-Saens: Le Carnaval des Animaux; Organ Symphony
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Chopin: Nocturne No. 2 in E flat, Op. 9 No. 2
The Art of Nelson Freire
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Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30 : Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Dance of the Blessed Spirits "Melody" (Arr. Sgambati for Piano)
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Melodie (Arr. Sgambati)
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6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118 : Brahms: 6 Klavierstücke, Op. 118: No. 2, Intermezzo in A Major
Brahms: The Piano Concertos (Bonus Track Version)
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Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight Sonata" : Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2 "Moonlight Sonata": I. Adagio sostenuto
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas
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Children's Corner, CD 119 : Debussy: Children's Corner, CD 119: III. Serenade for the Doll
Debussy: Préludes Book 1; Children's Corner
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Chopin: Nocturne 2
Classical Clips Vol. 2
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Children's Corner, CD 119 : Debussy: Children's Corner, CD 119: IV. The Snow Is Dancing
Debussy: Préludes Book 1; Children's Corner
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Carnaval, Op. 9 : Schumann: Carnaval, Op. 9: 16. Valse allemande - Intermezzo: Paganini
Nelson Freire: Schumann Recital
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Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125 : Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: VII. Aquarium
Saint-Saens: Le Carnaval des Animaux; Organ Symphony
