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Martha Argerich

Martha Argerich

Musician · Argentina · b. 1941

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Martha Argerich is widely regarded as one of the greatest living pianists in the world.

She began learning piano at the age of three and performed her first concert at just eight years old.

Argerich gained international fame after winning the VII International Chopin Piano Competition in 1965.

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Biography

Early Life

Martha Argerich was born on June 5, 1941, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a family with a rich cultural heritage. Her paternal ancestors hailed from Catalonia, while her maternal grandparents were Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire. Argerich began her musical journey at the tender age of three, learning piano by ear and quickly demonstrating her prodigious talent. By five, she was studying under Vincenzo Scaramuzza, who instilled in her a deep appreciation for lyricism and emotional expression in music. Her first concert performance came at just eight years old, and by the age of sixteen, she had already won prestigious competitions, including the Ferruccio Busoni International Competition and the Geneva International Music Competition.

Career

Argerich's professional career took off in Argentina, where she made her debut at the Teatro Colón in 1952. Her international breakthrough came in 1965 when she won the VII International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, which catapulted her to global fame. She made her American debut at Lincoln Center in 1966, showcasing her extraordinary talent with works by Schumann, Prokofiev, and Chopin. Over the years, Argerich has recorded numerous acclaimed albums, collaborating with renowned orchestras and conductors, and has become known for her passionate interpretations of classical repertoire, particularly works by Chopin, Ravel, and Prokofiev.

Personal Life

Martha Argerich's personal life has been as vibrant as her career. She has been married twice, first to composer Robert Chen and later to conductor Charles Dutoit, with whom she has two daughters. Argerich also has a third daughter from her relationship with pianist Stephen Kovacevich. Known for her bohemian lifestyle, she raised her children in a nurturing environment filled with music. A polyglot, Argerich speaks several languages and has lived in various countries, including Belgium, Switzerland, and France. Despite facing personal challenges, including a battle with melanoma, she continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her artistry and passion for music.

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Discography

Albums
Violinsonaten nos. 4 & 5 “Frühling”Violinsonaten nos. 4 & 5 “Frühling”1987
  1. 1.Violinsonate nr. 4 a‐Moll, op. 23: I. Presto6:57
  2. 2.Violinsonate nr. 4 a‐Moll, op. 23: II. Andante scherzoso, più allegretto7:20
  3. 3.Violinsonate nr. 4 a‐Moll, op. 23: III. Allegro molto5:23
  4. 4.Violinsonate nr. 5 F‐Dur, op. 24 “Frühlingssonate”: I. Allegro9:43
  5. 5.Violinsonate nr. 5 F‐Dur, op. 24 “Frühlingssonate”: II. Adagio molto espressivo6:05
  6. 6.Violinsonate nr. 5 F‐Dur, op. 24 “Frühlingssonate”: III. Scherzo. Allegro molto1:21
  7. 7.Violinsonate nr. 5 F‐Dur, op. 24 “Frühlingssonate”: IV. Rondo. Allegro ma non troppo6:34
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26 Préludes / Barcarolle / Polonaise As‐dur / Scherzo nr. 2 b‐moll26 Préludes / Barcarolle / Polonaise As‐dur / Scherzo nr. 2 b‐moll1987
  1. 1.Prélude no. 1 in C major, op. 280:31
  2. 2.Prélude no. 2 in A minor, op. 282:10
  3. 3.Prélude no. 3 in G major, op. 280:51
  4. 4.Prélude no. 4 in E minor, op. 281:52
  5. 5.Prélude no. 5 in D major, op. 280:30
  6. 6.Prélude no. 6 in B minor, op. 281:46
  7. 7.Prélude no. 7 in A major, op. 280:44
  8. 8.Prélude no. 8 in F‐sharp minor, op. 281:29
  9. 9.Prélude no. 9 in E major, op. 281:30
  10. 10.Prélude no. 10 in C‐sharp minor, op. 280:25
  11. 11.Prélude no. 11 in B major, op. 280:33
  12. 12.Prélude no. 12 in G‐sharp minor, op. 280:58
  13. 13.Prélude no. 13 in F‐sharp major, op. 282:44
  14. 14.Prélude no. 14 in E‐flat minor, op. 280:31
  15. 15.Prélude no. 15 in D‐flat major, op. 284:52
  16. 16.Prélude no. 16 in B‐flat minor, op. 280:59
  17. 17.Prélude no. 17 in A‐flat major, op. 282:50
  18. 18.Prélude no. 18 in F minor, op. 280:47
  19. 19.Prélude no. 19 in E‐flat major, op. 281:04
  20. 20.Prélude no. 20 in C minor, op. 281:32
  21. 21.Prélude no. 21 in B‐flat major, op. 281:34
  22. 22.Prélude no. 22 in G minor, op. 280:34
  23. 23.Prélude no. 23 in F major, op. 280:43
  24. 24.Prélude no. 24 in D minor, op. 282:23
  25. 25.Prélude in C‐sharp minor, op. 454:07
  26. 26.Prélude in A‐flat major, op. posth.0:48
  27. 27.Barcarolle in F‐sharp major, op. 608:15
  28. 28.Polonaise no. 6 in A‐flat major, op. 536:25
  29. 29.Scherzo no. 2 in B‐flat minor, op. 318:53
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Klaviersonaten Nos. 2 & 3 / Scherzo No. 3Klaviersonaten Nos. 2 & 3 / Scherzo No. 31987
  1. 1.Klaviersonate No. 2 b-moll Op. 35: I. Grave. Doppio movimento6:42
  2. 2.Klaviersonate No. 2 b-moll Op. 35: II. Scherzo6:05
  3. 3.Klaviersonate No. 2 b-moll Op. 35: III. Marche funèbre: Lento8:36
  4. 4.Klaviersonate No. 2 b-moll Op. 35: IV: Finale: Presto1:32
  5. 5.Scherzo No. 3 Cis-moll Op. 39: Presto con fuoco6:36
  6. 6.Klaviersonate No. 3 h-moll Op. 58: I. Allegro maestoso10:54
  7. 7.Klaviersonate No. 3 h-moll Op. 58: II. Molto vivace2:18
  8. 8.Klaviersonate No. 3 h-moll Op. 58: III. Largo8:46
  9. 9.Klaviersonate No. 3 h-moll Op. 58: IV. Presto ma non tanto4:22
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Piano Concertos 1 & 2Piano Concertos 1 & 21986
  1. 1.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 C-dur Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio14:05
  2. 2.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 C-dur Op. 15: II. Largo12:03
  3. 3.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 1 C-dur Op. 15: III. Rondo. Allegro8:59
  4. 4.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 B-dur Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio14:05
  5. 5.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 B-dur Op. 19: II. Adagio9:49
  6. 6.Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 B-dur Op. 19: III. Rondo. Allegro molto6:01
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Violinsonaten Nos. 1 & 2Violinsonaten Nos. 1 & 21986
  1. 1.Sonata no. 1 for Violin and Piano in A minor: I. Mit leidenschaftlichem Ausdruck7:27
  2. 2.Sonata no. 1 for Violin and Piano in A minor: II. Allegretto4:09
  3. 3.Sonata no. 1 for Violin and Piano in A minor: III. Lebhaft5:12
  4. 4.Sonata no. 2 for Violin and Piano in D minor: I. Ziemlich langsam - Lebhaft12:51
  5. 5.Sonata no. 2 for Violin and Piano in D minor: II. Sehr lebhaft4:43
  6. 6.Sonata no. 2 for Violin and Piano in D minor: III. Leise, einfach5:59
  7. 7.Sonata no. 2 for Violin and Piano in D minor: IV. Bewegt8:36
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Schubert: Sonate für Arpeggione / Schumann: FantasiestückeSchubert: Sonate für Arpeggione / Schumann: Fantasiestücke1985
  1. 1.Sonate für Arpeggione und Klavier, D. 821: I. Allegro moderato11:57
  2. 2.Sonate für Arpeggione und Klavier, D. 821: II. Adagio4:33
  3. 3.Sonate für Arpeggione und Klavier, D. 821: III. Allegretto9:30
  4. 4.Fantasiestücke für Cello und Klavier, op. 73: I. Zart und mit Ausdruck3:07
  5. 5.Fantasiestücke für Cello und Klavier, op. 73: II. Lebhaft, leicht3:15
  6. 6.Fantasiestücke für Cello und Klavier, op. 73: III. Rasch und mit Feuer3:50
  7. 7.5 Stücke im Volkston für Klavier und Cello, op. 102: I. Vanitas vanitatum (Mit Humor)3:13
  8. 8.5 Stücke im Volkston für Klavier und Cello, op. 102: II. Langsam3:50
  9. 9.5 Stücke im Volkston für Klavier und Cello, op. 102: III. Nicht schnell, mit viel Ton zu spielen4:55
  10. 10.5 Stücke im Volkston für Klavier und Cello, op. 102: IV. Nicht zu rasch2:10
  11. 11.5 Stücke im Volkston für Klavier und Cello, op. 102: V. Stark und markiert3:04
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Bartók: Concerto for 2 Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra / Kodály: Dances of GalántaBartók: Concerto for 2 Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra / Kodály: Dances of Galánta1985
  1. 1.Concerto for Two Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra: I. Assai lento - Allegro molto13:22
  2. 2.Concerto for Two Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra: II. Lento ma non troppo7:14
  3. 3.Concerto for Two Pianos, Percussion and Orchestra: III. Allegro ma non troppo6:45
  4. 4.Dances of Galánta16:02
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Cello-SonatenCello-Sonaten1985
  1. 1.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 1 in G major, BWV 1027: I. Adagio4:04
  2. 2.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 1 in G major, BWV 1027: II. Allegro ma non tanto3:25
  3. 3.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 1 in G major, BWV 1027: III. Andante3:18
  4. 4.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 1 in G major, BWV 1027: IV. Allegro moderato3:05
  5. 5.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 2 in D major, BWV 1028: I. Adagio2:15
  6. 6.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 2 in D major, BWV 1028: II. Allegro3:55
  7. 7.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 2 in D major, BWV 1028: III. Andante5:37
  8. 8.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 2 in D major, BWV 1028: IV. Allegro4:08
  9. 9.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029: I. Vivace5:16
  10. 10.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029: II. Adagio6:20
  11. 11.Sonata for Viola da Gamba and Harpsichord no. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029: III. Allegro3:35
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Violinsonaten Nos. 1–3Violinsonaten Nos. 1–31985
  1. 1.Sonate D-dur op.12 No.1: Allegro con brio8:06
  2. 2.Sonate D-dur op.12 No.1: Tema con variazioni. Andante con moto6:53
  3. 3.Sonate D-dur op.12 No.1: Rondo. Allegro4:27
  4. 4.Sonate A-dur Op. 12 No.: Allegro vivace5:42
  5. 5.Sonate A-dur Op. 12 No.: Andante, più tosto allegretto5:09
  6. 6.Sonate A-dur Op. 12 No.: Allegro piacevole4:56
  7. 7.Sonate Es-dur Op. 12 No.3: Allegro con spirito7:44
  8. 8.Sonate Es-dur Op. 12 No.3: Adagio con molt' espressione6:01
  9. 9.Sonate Es-dur Op. 12 No.3: Rondo. Allegro molto4:00
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Kinderszenen / KreislerianaKinderszenen / Kreisleriana1984
  1. 1.Kinderszenen, op. 15: I. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen1:53
  2. 2.Kinderszenen, op. 15: II. Kuriose Geschichte1:04
  3. 3.Kinderszenen, op. 15: III. Hasche‐Mann0:28
  4. 4.Kinderszenen, op. 15: IV. Bittendes Kind0:59
  5. 5.Kinderszenen, op. 15: V. Glückes genug1:03
  6. 6.Kinderszenen, op. 15: VI. Wichtige Begebenheit0:48
  7. 7.Kinderszenen, op. 15: VII. Träumerei2:55
  8. 8.Kinderszenen, op. 15: VIII. Am Kamin0:51
  9. 9.Kinderszenen, op. 15: IX. Ritter vom Steckenpferd0:35
  10. 10.Kinderszenen, op. 15: X. Fast zu ernst2:00
  11. 11.Kinderszenen, op. 15: XI. Fürchtenmachen1:33
  12. 12.Kinderszenen, op. 15: XII. Kind im Einschlummern2:23
  13. 13.Kinderszenen, op. 15: XIII. Der Dichter spricht2:12
  14. 14.Kreisleriana, op. 16: I. Äußerst bewegt2:43
  15. 15.Kreisleriana, op. 16: II. Sehr innig und nicht zu rasch9:40
  16. 16.Kreisleriana, op. 16: III. Sehr aufgeregt4:32
  17. 17.Kreisleriana, op. 16: IV. Sehr langsam3:54
  18. 18.Kreisleriana, op. 16: V. Sehr lebhaft3:08
  19. 19.Kreisleriana, op. 16: VI. Sehr langsam4:11
  20. 20.Kreisleriana, op. 16: VII. Sehr rasch2:06
  21. 21.Kreisleriana, op. 16: VIII. Schnell und spielend3:27
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2 concerti per pianoforte e orchestra2 concerti per pianoforte e orchestra1984
  1. 1.Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio13:51
  2. 2.Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. Adagio9:28
  3. 3.Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, Op. 19: II. Rondo. Molto allegro5:59
  4. 4.Keyboard Concerto No. 11 in D Major, Hob. XVIII:11: I. Vivace7:07
  5. 5.Keyboard Concerto No. 11 in D Major, Hob. XVIII:11: II. Un poco adagio7:46
  6. 6.Keyboard Concerto No. 11 in D Major, Hob. XVIII:11: III. Rondò all' ungherese. Allegro assai4:03
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ベートーヴェン・ハイドン ピアノ協奏曲ベートーヴェン・ハイドン ピアノ協奏曲1983

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"The Nutcracker" Suite / Symphonic Dances, op. 45"The Nutcracker" Suite / Symphonic Dances, op. 451983
  1. 1.Symphonische Tänze, op. 45: I. Non allegro11:26
  2. 2.Symphonische Tänze, op. 45: II. Andante con moto. Tempo di Valse8:59
  3. 3.Symphonische Tänze, op. 45: III. Lento assai - Allegro vivace12:22
  4. 4.Suite, op. 71a "Der Nußknacker": I. Ouverture miniature. Allegro giusto3:04
  5. 5.Suite, op. 71a "Der Nußknacker": II. Danses Caractéristiques: a. Marche. Tempo di marcia viva2:16
  6. 6.Suite, op. 71a "Der Nußknacker": II. Danses Caractéristiques: b. Danse de la Fée Dragée. Andante non troppo2:00
  7. 7.Suite, op. 71a "Der Nußknacker": II. Danses Caractéristiques: c. Danse Russe Trépek. Molto vivace1:04
  8. 8.Suite, op. 71a "Der Nußknacker": II. Danses Caractéristiques: d. Danse Arabe. Allegretto3:04
  9. 9.Suite, op. 71a "Der Nußknacker": II. Danses Caractéristiques: e. Danse Chinoise. Allegro moderato0:56
  10. 10.Suite, op. 71a "Der Nußknacker": II. Danses Caractéristiques: f. Danse des Mirlitons. Moderato assai2:09
  11. 11.Suite, op. 71a "Der Nußknacker": III. Valse des Fleurs. Tempo di Valse6:20
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Toccata BWV 911 / Partita BWV 826 / English Suite no. 2 BWV 807Toccata BWV 911 / Partita BWV 826 / English Suite no. 2 BWV 8071980

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24 Préludes, op. 2824 Préludes, op. 281977

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Franck - Debussy - SonatasFranck - Debussy - Sonatas1977

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Sonatas for Flute and PianoSonatas for Flute and Piano1975

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Gaspard de la Nuit / Sonatine / Valses nobles et sentimentalesGaspard de la Nuit / Sonatine / Valses nobles et sentimentales1975

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Sonate b-Moll / Scherzo b-Moll / Andante Spianato et Grande PolonaiseSonate b-Moll / Scherzo b-Moll / Andante Spianato et Grande Polonaise1975

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Liszt: Sonate h-Moll / Schumann: Sonate g-MollLiszt: Sonate h-Moll / Schumann: Sonate g-Moll1972

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Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 b-moll op. 23Klavierkonzert Nr. 1 b-moll op. 231971

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Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 1 / Liszt: Piano Concerto no. 1Chopin: Piano Concerto no. 1 / Liszt: Piano Concerto no. 11968

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Frédéric Chopin · Martha ArgerichFrédéric Chopin · Martha Argerich1967

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Prokofiev: Klavierkonzert Nr. 3 C-Dur / Ravel: Klavierkonzert G-DurProkofiev: Klavierkonzert Nr. 3 C-Dur / Ravel: Klavierkonzert G-Dur1967

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Martha Argerich: Début RecitalMartha Argerich: Début Recital1961

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Deutsche Grammophon
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EMI
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Philips Records
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EMI Classics
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Philips Classics Records
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Decca
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Warner Classics

Achievements

Award
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
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Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎
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Praemium Imperiale
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Geneva International Music Competition
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diamond Konex award
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Arrau Medal
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Kennedy Center Honors
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Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
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Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
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Officer of Arts and Letters
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Echo Klassik – Instrumentalist of the Year
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Steinway artist
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Classic Brit Awards
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Echo Klassik – Concerto Recording of the Year
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The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
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International Chopin Piano Competition
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Grammy Awards

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Country

AR

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Born

1941-06-05

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Instruments

piano

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Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Martha Argerich and Friends, マルタ・アルゲリッチ

Disambiguation

Argentine pianist

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ISNI

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Description

Argentine pianist (1941-)

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Martha Argerich is an Argentine classical concert pianist. She is widely considered to be one of the greatest living pianists.

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