2019 | Martha Argerich plays Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 + Bach Gavottes / Scarlatti K141 encores

Conducted by Gábor Takács-Nagy
Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
December 2019

[gregsmithhisler]

A true “reference recording”! Breathing new life into an exquisite first masterpiece fro Beethoven. Made listen to an old favorite in a new way. Bravo!

[寺田奈々子]

I, minor pianist, am fighting with breast cancer, and this performance really encourages me. Absolutely splendid!!!

[zuzannawisniewska]

Martha Argerich has been one of world's greatest pianists for several decades. The pride of Argentina....

[giacomozaccone]

Martha is an unforgettable artist and player of the Mozart's and Beethoven's piano concertos.She lives in my heart is a giant and an unrepeatable artist ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[kimweonill]

Seeing a genius is always a mind-washing experience. It reminds me of the fact that the world is not limited to my tiny understanding.

[АннаБ-ьз]

I am from Russia and l love her Beethoven. Perfect.

[mitzipepall]

God gave us Martha because we needed joy.

[annh]

I am most grateful indeed - thank you so much Utube for letting us, who cannot afford to pay for music, to be given these videos to see and hear such great artists. I Humbly thank you, from Canad.

[sudharmayoonaidharma]

She is undoubtedly the genius of the Century, since her childhood. The sound engineer did a superb job to blend all sounds and create the atmosphere and sound stage. Thumb's up for him/her too.

[evifnoskcaj]

She still has the exact same passion, fire, and artistry that she had in her youth. Martha is simply the best! ❤️💯

[cecilefox]

What a beautiful and sensitive interpretation.Thank you dearest Marta A.

[naiadeforta]

I suffer from depression. When I listen to this lady play I feel a little better.

[devindraweerasooriya]

This is one of the best Martha Argerich that I’ve ever heard. A sprightly interpretation of light-hearted Beethoven. With this, she has truly proven that age is just a number. Martha Argerich the High Priestess of the Piano 🙏🏽🙏🏽.

The Orchestral Accompaniment was also superb. The smaller orchestra seemed to give a degree of sensitivity to the performance. 🙏🏽

[TheKrausdog]

The woman is almost 80 and plays with the suppleness of a 20yr old. She is always amazing and NEVER disappoints!

[danielgloverpiano]

Martha is genius, of course, but what really impresses is the vibrancy and clarity in the reduced orchestral forces. It actually sounds better than with full orchestra. Better balance. The acoustics are exquisite. I regret that I was in this hall and didn’t get to hear a concert. The conductor is a gem. How could any human being not be touched by the childish joy in his face? It’s like he is discovering the music for the first time. Delightful!

[malenasheytanova]

I often read Martha's fan talking about "her still being" when refering her senior years recordings and performances. I find no ground for "still" here - regardless of the natural limits that age brings, here she's better than ever. And that's not "just"about musicality and insight - that here's just the perfect Beethoven 1. Even better than ever before.

[vntaflou]

the slower scarlatti really showcases her clarity and thoughtful musicality.

[trep]

This is an example of the finest live entertainment available it’s so enjoyable.

[larkspur]

How lucky the audience, how privileged are we to be able to hear this historic performance. Bravo to all - M.Argerich (unbelievable), the marvelous conductor with his pared down orchestra and for Beethoven eternal gratitude times infinity.

[ziondar]

this lady can teach
anybody how to play the piano
I have been listening to her for fourty years.