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Martha Argerich - Topic

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Martha Argerich is an Argentine classical concert pianist. Known for a wide professional output that spans works by composers such as Chopin, Ravel, Liszt, Prokofiev, and Schumann, Argerich is widely regarded as one of the greatest living pianists.
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argerich gave her debut concert at the age of eight before receiving further piano training in Europe. At sixteen, she won both the Geneva International Music Competition and the Ferruccio Busoni International Competition. After a period of artistic uncertainty, she returned to performing with encouragement from Anny Askenase and went on to win the International Chopin Piano Competition in 1965, launching her international career. Since the 1980s, she has prioritized collaborative performance, appearing frequently with artists including Stephen Kovacevich, Mischa Maisky, and Gidon Kremer.
She has held leadership roles in institutions such as the International Piano Academy Lake Como and the Argerich Music Festival in Beppu, Japan.

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