Martha Argerich
There are very few good pianists, many average ones, and only one Martha Argerich.
Born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) in 1941, this shooting star of the piano galaxy - who would've become a doctor had music not managed to tempt her away - has barely ever followed in anyone else's footsteps, and it works. Despite the range of her discography, there are no "intégrales", and her calendar is so eclectic it seems like she never signs a contract, if only to preserve her artistic freedom. Independent, unpredictable, impetuous, these are Martha Argerich's trademarks. Her music is both her sensuality and her family, working with a whole host of collaborators, from Daniel Barenboim to Gidon Kremer, Charles Dutoit and Stephen Kovacevich.
Under the guidance of the formidable Italian pianist Vincenzo Scaramuzza, Martha Argerich experienced success early, at only 7 years old, when she gave her first concert at the Teatro San Martin in Buenos Aires, where she played Mozart's Concerto n20 by Mozart, and Beethoven's Concerto n1. After emigrating to Europe at the age of 14, she was tutored by a number of greats, including Fiedrich Gulda in Vienna - her primary tutor, with whom she studied for 18 months - as well as Nikita Magaloff in Geneva, and Arturo Benedotto Michelangeli, who she sought out during a crisis of confidence when she hit 20, despite already being an international star for years. Admittedly, she only had 4 "lessons" with the Italian maestro, but this encounter quickly proved fundamental to her development, since she found her way to the big stage soon afterwards. Once there, she would only leave briefly, for moments of retreat and silence.
For years now, Martha Argerich has surrounded herself with young musicians who took her as their muse, based in her house in Brussells, which has become a genuine nursery for success. Truly an indescribable artiste but, oh, how extraordinary.
© Qobuz (MT) – 11/2014
Artistas semelhantes
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Debussy: Fantaisie, Violin Sonata, Cello Sonata, La mer
Daniel Barenboim, Martha Argerich, Michael Barenboim, Kian Soltani, Staatskapelle Berlin
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 20 de abr. de 2021
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Ivry Gitlis in Verbier (Live)
Ivry Gitlis, Itamar Golan, Khatia Buniatishvili, Martha Argerich
Classical - Lançado por Verbier Festival Gold em 23 de fev. de 2024
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Martha Argerich and Friends Live from Lugano 2015 (HD)
Concertos - Lançado por Warner Classics em 13 de mai. de 2016
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Chopin : Concerto pour piano n° 1 & 2
Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
Classical - Lançado por Warner Classics em 1 de mar. de 1999
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Schumann: Fantaisie, Fantasiestücke - Argerich
Classical - Lançado por Sony Classical em 15 de jan. de 1976
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Brahms: Klavierquartett Op. 25 – Schumann: Fantasiestücke Op. 88
Martha Argerich, Gidon Kremer, Yuri Bashmet, Mischa Maisky
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 1 de jan. de 2002
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Chopin: Cello Sonata; Polonaise / Schumann: Adagio And Allegro
Martha Argerich, Mstislav Rostropovich
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 1 de jan. de 1981
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Mozart, Schubert & Stravinsky Piano Duos (Live)
Martha Argerich, Daniel Barenboim
Classical - Lançado por Universal Music Group International em 27 de out. de 2014
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Les premiers enregistrements
Classical - Lançado por Les Indispensables de Diapason em 12 de mai. de 2021
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Martha Argerich Live, Vol. 8
Martha Argerich, Charles Dutoit, Václav Neumann, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Classical - Lançado por DOREMI em 7 de out. de 2022
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Martha Argerich - Debut Recital
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 1 de jan. de 1995
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The Lugano Recordings (Live)
Classical - Lançado por Warner Classics em 21 de set. de 2018
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Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, "Pastoral" & Piano Sonata No. 17, "Tempest"
Martha Argerich, Theodosia Ntokou
Classical - Lançado por Warner Classics em 4 de dez. de 2020
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Martha Argerich Live, Vol. 15 (Live)
Classical - Lançado por DOREMI em 7 de jul. de 2023
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Bach - Bartók - Chopin - Ginastera - Prokofiev - Scarlatti
Classical - Lançado por Warner Classics em 25 de fev. de 2000
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Martha Argerich - The Warner Classics Recordings
Classical - Lançado por Warner Classics em 4 de nov. de 2016
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The Collection 1: The Solo Recordings
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 1 de jan. de 2008
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The Complete Duo Recordings (Intégrale des enregistrements en duo)
Martha Argerich, Gidon Kremer, Mischa Maisky
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 1 de jan. de 2012
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Martha Argerich & Friends Live at the Lugano Festival 2013 (Édition StudioMasters)
Chamber Music - Lançado por Warner Classics em 19 de mai. de 2014
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Prokofiev: Cinderella for 2 pianos / Ravel: Ma Mère l'Oye
Martha Argerich, Mikhail Pletnev
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 1 de jan. de 2004
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Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 / Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No.3
Martha Argerich, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Charles Dutoit, Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado
Classical - Lançado por Deutsche Grammophon (DG) em 20 de dez. de 1984
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