Martha Argerich Evening Talks

Martha Argerich has long been hailed as one of the greatest and most uniquely imaginative pianists. She is most admired for the pure joy of her music-making and her individual approach to each work, each situation and each audience.
A wild child and a rebel at heart, this legendary Argentinean musician has often been surrounded by an aura of mystery during her long career. The "evening talks", a film by Georges Gachot, a French film maker specialised in classical music documentaries, 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. Martha Argerich has before admitted to feeling "lonely" on stage during solo performances and now focuses on concertos and duo work. The film also shows her performing with some of her closest musical friends such as pianists Nelson Freire and Friedrich Gulda and in various chamber music settings.
Images of Argentina, where she was born in 1941, footage of rehearsals in the concert hall or at home, excerpts of recent concerts and archival material complete this unique film portrait of one of the most consummate artists of our time.
This outstanding documentation received several awards in Europe and the US and this DVD features a highly informative booklet including international press articles in original languages and more than half an hour of the original footage for the film in an extras package.
An intimate glimpse into the life of a wonderful woman and musician!
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[@simone222]

I love it when she smiles! And look at how her eyes light up when talking about Friedrich Gulda!

[@DavidMiller-bp7et]

Her smiles are as rewarding as her playing; shows the complete person. She makes the point that the bel canto tradition which she learned in Argentina was devoid of humor. She does humor.

[@paulgooding803]

Hard to know which is more exciting. Her piano work ... or her smile. Such a treasure!

[@karinevahofbauer5960]

I love Martha Argerich..she is so natural she is so great❣💋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@giovannafurlani5061]

really she is the most wanderful pianist ever living

[@davidmartinez9805]

I LOVE this women

[@emimugi6420]

Eine der besten Pianistinen! Klasse!

[@Euroarts]

It's Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor. Friedrich Gulda, Piano

[@Eden1907]

@lisztismylove This woman is one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. Before speaking about her arrogance and tendency to self-promote, you should check into how many young musicians she has promoted and into the support she provides (including financial) to numerous people without getting anything but requests and demands in exchange

[@loveispatient0808]

Who are the “young musicians “ she promoted? I am curious, thanks.

[@ericahata2162]

@@loveispatient0808Her arrogance?!! She is a very simple woman, the exact opposite of arrogant!

[@DavidMiller-bp7et]

@@ericahata2162 I couldn't agree more. I see no arrogance in her; I do see the highest musical standards which have yet to be captured in books and attitudes. I think I would like her coming for dinner. She is a gem in every way; a simple bohemian who adheres to her standards of near perfection.

[@nathanalmazan2074]

Love her

[@ARTISTASDERUAclapton]

where i can find the complete video chopin concert 1 1969

[@byronjones6660]

Wow, C'est chouette -- ça!

[@pablopedace4865]

What is the name of the composition that appears in the end credits in the full documentary? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aamXemeFm66igbM

[@nathalieBr]

what does she play from 1:59??? sounds like Libertango or something. what´s the piece? btw- I absolutely love the purity of Archerich´s joy of music on the stage.

[@htreitman]

I too think it’s Libertango.

[@Arathun]

what's playing at 1:58 ???

[@moiraausti4488]

libertango de astor piazzolla

[@mofumofutenngoku]

HAHA It sounds like ass!

[@theharry801]

@@mofumofutenngoku why do you think that?

[@lunitamusica3212]

joué de façon désastreuse d'ailleurs....

[@equatoriallights]

Wow is she speaking French? Argerich is trilingual? Never knew that.

[@nicolasguidi8401]

italian also

[@allegroinquieto]

Spanish, French, English, German, Italian, Portuguese are the languages she definitely speaks. By virtue of having a house in Brussels since the late 80s I’m almost certain she speaks Dutch. Other than that, she was apparently able to sufficiently communicate with locals in Russian in the 60s during a tour. And again I’m almost certain she has a basic knowledge of Japanese thanks to her festival in Beppu. There’s probably something I’m missing here but my point is she’s not only trilingual, she’s by far a polyglot.

[@DavidMiller-bp7et]

@@allegroinquieto Gifted by DNA for a lot of stuff.

[@ldece627]

1:32 subtle flex

[@charmand79]

what is she playing at 1:40??

[@evilbunny4921]

charmand79. Moonlight Sonata 3nd movement

[@alcandre33]

normal elle vit en Suisse

[@carlosjavierguzman1509]

Non, en Belgique.

[@EpreTroll]

Ain't she Argentinian. Why does she speak French so much

[@swirls999]

Really?!!!

[@CenaniHarun]

Why would anyone perform such composers ?

[@ldece627]

What composers are you referring to ?