Martha Argerich, now in her early eighties, continues to perform widely and is noted for encouraging young musicians.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich's rise to world fame began in 1965 when she won the International Chopin Piano Competition at age 24.
Performer Biography
Since the 1980s, Martha Argerich has rarely performed as a solo recitalist, preferring to play concertos and chamber music.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich moved to Europe at age 14 with her parents, whose diplomatic postings were aided by the Argentine government.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich won two major international competitions, the Busoni and the Geneva, two years after moving to Europe.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich began playing piano at two years and eight months old, after a friend teased her that she couldn't.
Performer Biography
Martha Argerich, the pianist on this album, was described by music critic Alex Ross as conjuring scenes reminiscent of 19th-century piano virtuosos in her concerts.
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