This album features the first release of Martha Argerich's only known recording of Beethoven's 'Waldstein' Sonata.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich studied with several notable teachers, including Vincenzo Scaramuzzo in Buenos Aires and Friedrich Gulda in Europe.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich moved to Europe at age 14 with her parents, who received diplomatic postings from the Argentine government, to further her piano studies.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich rose to world fame in 1965 when she won the International Chopin Piano Competition at age 24.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich, a renowned pianist, began playing piano at two years and eight months old after a friend challenged her.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich won two major international competitions, the Busoni and the Geneva, two years after moving to Europe.
Performer Biography
Since the 1980s, Martha Argerich has rarely performed as a solo recitalist, preferring to play concertos and chamber music.
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