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.

Nelson Freire Plays Chopin - 2021-08-06T00:00:00.000000Z

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

Heitor Villa-Lobos: A prole do bebê - 2018-11-09T00:00:00.000000Z

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

Nelson Freire plays Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 and Piano Works by Grieg & Liszt - 2017-08-11T00:00:00.000000Z

Nelson Freire - Bach - 2016-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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

Nelson Freire Radio Days - The Concerto Broadcasts 1968-1979 - 2014-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 - "Emperor"; Piano Sonata No.32 in C Minor, Op.111 - 2014-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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

Debussy: Préludes Book 1; Children's Corner - 2009-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Salzburg: Martha Argerich & Nelson Freire (Live) - 2009-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Beethoven: Piano Sonatas - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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

Chopin: Piano Sonata No.3; Etudes Op.25 etc - 2002-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

en concert - 2000-03-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Kodály: Duo for Violin and Cello - Bartók: Contrasts - Liszt: Concerto pathétique (Live at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 1998) - 2000-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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

Liszt: Piano Concertos & Hungarian Rhapsodies - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Saint-Saëns: The Carnival of the Animals / Meschwitz: Tier-Gebete / Ridout: Little Sad Sound - 1988-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bartók: Concerto For 2 Pianos, Percussion & Orchestra / Kodály: Dances Of Galánta - 1986-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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