Scarlatti, Sonate K.141 - Martha Argerich

Domenico Scarlatti, Cembalosonate d-moll K.141
Martha Argerich - Verbier 2009

[josephsmith]

I love the way she entered. Walks onstage, throws a tissue into the piano, sits down and IMMEDIATELY starts playing before the audience is done clapping. What a Chad.

[nemo]

I'm an INSTANT fan. She walks up, tosses her handkerchief onto the piano sits and plays; no preliminaries, no posturing, no taking a moment to compose herself. She's on stage - ready!

[EASYTIGER]

She's really testing that piano's repeat action!

[voicetube]

Little do people realize, that bit of tissue visible at 1:53 is not there for any other purpose but for the PIANO to of course have the ability to wipe sweat from itself, after being played by this virtuoso! :-)

[oldwhtman]

You know you have a special talent when the orchestra watches you with awe.

[poplife]

I quote is the reason I started playing the piano and also the reason why I want to give up breathtaking

[nogoogleplus]

She’s 68 here and still playing like an absolute boss....she’s definitely one of my all time faves

[kafka]

It's not just about technique or speed and timing but her sound is very expressive and dynamical.

[Francispia]

When Argerich plays, I am often convinced that it is the only way this piece is supposed to be played. 

[pianoman]

It's very interesting how she strokes the keys from back to front to achieve a mandolin-like sound. Just amazing!!

[Stefania-UralAzia]

Изумительно! Виртуозно! Браво, Маэстро!!

[юлияборисова-йл]

Scarlatti, вечно юный;, сверкающий луч света, свежий ветерок над Альпийской лужайкой, мелькающая светотень- как точно чувствует стиль Martha Argerich,

[kaizun]

I like how she nonchalantly throws her napkin onto the piano, sits down, and immediately starts playing without waiting for the audience to stop clapping.

[bootman]

I love the little grimace when she drops a note toward the end. Sparkling, expressive performance! Scarlatti would have been honored.

[petermckernan]

She's not a queen she's a goddam WIZARD! Absolutely incredible. What a performance! What a great piece too!

[jackyjardillet]

J'aime tellement regarder et écouter cette immense artiste jouer ce morceau que j'adore.

[russellgibson]

If only Scarlatti could listen to her play his music. He would be thrilled as i am.
These kind of folks make you love them. Bravo Martha Argerich
To be able to play like you for only a day. xoxoxo

[alfiolocatelli]

Scarlatti would have dreamed an interpretation like this, this is out of this planet.

[judydemoss]

I can’t even play that well in my dreams. And I’m great in my dreams! Beautiful!

[raoultak]

As she bows and collects her applause she waves her arms as she is telling the audience: "I can't help it; I am Martha Argerich".