Nelson Freire

Nelson José Pinto Freire (Portuguese: [ˈnɛwsõ ˈfɾejɾ(i)]; 18 October 1944 – 1 November 2021) 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.

Memories – The Unreleased Recordings 1970-2019 - 2022-10-14T00:00:00.000000Z

Chopin: Piano Concerto No.2; Ballade No.4; Berceuse; Polonaise Héroïque - 2015-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Saint-Saens: Le Carnaval des Animaux; Organ Symphony - 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bartók: Sonata For 2 Pianos And Percussion, Sz. 110 / Ravel: Ma mère l'oye, M. 62; Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54 - 1994-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionato - 2022-09-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Mélodie (Dance of the Blessed Spirits) (Arr. Sgambati for Piano) - 2022-08-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4, W264: I. Prelúdio (Introdução) - 2019-11-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Encores - 2019-10-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice, Wq. 30: Melodie (Arr. Sgambati) - 2019-09-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Nelson Freire: Brahms - 2017-08-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Brasileiro - Villa-Lobos & Friends - 2012-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Liszt: Harmonies du Soir - 2011-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Chopin: The Nocturnes - 2010-02-26T00:00:00.000000Z

Brahms: The Piano Concertos (Bonus Track Version) - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Chopin: Piano Sonata No.2 etc - 2005-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Nelson Freire: Schumann Recital - 2003-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.3; Suite No.2 for 2 Pianos - 2001-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Villa-Lobos : Prole do Bebê, Rudepoema, As três Marias - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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