Medici Arts: 3073428

Martha Argerich - Evening Talks

Prices shown exclude VAT. (UK tax is not payable for deliveries to United States.)
See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates.

0899132000657

3073428

Martha Argerich - Evening Talks

A Film by Georges Gachot. Recorded 1957-2001

Martha Argerich (piano) with Claudio Arrau, RCO/Haitink; New Philharmonia/Leinsdorf; Friedrich Gulda & Andre Previn

Martha Argerich is the last remaining pianist of legend. A wild child and a rebel at heart, this legendary Argentinian musician is surrounded by an aura of mystery: some find her too uncompromising, others generous and beautiful, yet to all she is without doubt incredibly talented and notoriously publicity-shy. Martha Argerich has long been hailed as one of the greatest and most uniquely imaginative pianists. Thanks to these ‘evening talks’, Georges Gachot lifts a corner of the veil: Martha Argerich shares with us her memories, confides in us her doubts, and transmits to us her incredible appetite for music making. Images of Argentina, rehearsals in the concert hall or at home, excerpts of recent concerts and archival clips complete this unique film on one of the most secretive and endearing artists of our time.

“…any lover of great pianism will find enormous pleasure here. The longest sequence is a rehearsal of the Schumann Piano Concerto, which she plays with ecstatic involvement, bringing the orchestra to glowing life with her absorption and dedication.” BBC Music Magazine, August 2008 ****

“The resulting 63-minute film-portrait offers valuable insight into her musical intuition and charisma. The one-time Latin beauty has turned into a sexagenarian of dignity, warmth and wisdom, qualities she now gladly imparts to a younger generation.” Financial Times, 16th August 2008

“Argerich, simply and assuredly, is one of the most magisterial talents in the history of piano playing.” Gramophone Magazine