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About
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: VII. Aquarium
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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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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Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 : J.S. Bach: Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Arr. Hess for Piano)
Memories – The Unreleased Recordings 1970-2019
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Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125 : Saint-Saëns: Le carnaval des animaux, R. 125: I. Introduction et marche royale du lion
Saint-Saens: Le Carnaval des Animaux; Organ Symphony
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Rubinstein: Melody in F Major, Op. 3 No. 1
Encores
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Chopin: Impromptu No. 3 in G Flat Major, Op. 51
Relaxing Chopin
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8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76 : Brahms: 8 Piano Pieces, Op. 76 - 4. Intermezzo in B flat
Nelson Freire: Brahms
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Carnaval, Op. 9 : Promenade
Schumann: Carnaval / Schubert: Impromptus - Freire
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Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974 - for Harpsichord/Arranged by Bach from: Oboe Concerto in D minor by Alessandro Marcello (1685-1750) : J.S. Bach: Concerto in D Minor, BWV 974 - for Harpsichord/Arranged by Bach from: Oboe Concerto in D minor by Alessandro Marcello (
Nelson Freire - Bach
