Martha Argerich | Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto in B-flat minor, Op.23 + encore (live, 1980)

Parts of this video have been available on KZbin for a while, but here is the whole thing, in its entirety. This was the opening concert of the X International Chopin Piano Competition (the very same edition in which Argerich left the jury).
Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra
Kazimierz Kord, conductor
Martha Argerich, piano
Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky
Piano Concerto in B-flat minor, Op.23
03:24 | Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito
23:04 | Andantino semplice - Prestissimo
29:56 | Allegro con fuoco
Robert Schumann
Kinderszenen, Op.15
41:17 | i. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen
Opening Concert of the X International Chopin Piano Competition
October 1st, 1980, Warsaw

[@MaxLima1]

Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto in B-flat minor, Op.23 03:24 | Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso - Allegro con spirito 23:04 | Andantino semplice - Prestissimo 29:56 | Allegro con fuoco Robert Schumann Kinderszenen, Op.15 41:17 | i. Von fremden Ländern und Menschen Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra Kazimierz Kord, conductor Martha Argerich, piano

[@Situnadei]

One of the finest pianists of all time, amazing Martha Argerich !

[@benzflynn]

What do you mean "one of ..." ? She *is* the greatest pianist of all time in terms of both quality and durability.

[@michaelcardini]

First time I've seen an audience applaud before the music has ended! Like they couldn't contain themselves

[@美代子小野-w2c]

アルゲリッチさんのピアノを聴くと、実に何とも言えない力を頂だき、元気になります❤‼️。

[@PauloSilva-kp8lm]

To play this wonderful and complex concerto requires a lot of energy and passion, and Martha Argerich plays it with a mastery worthy of a standing ovation by the with the same effusion by Tchaicovski himself. Bravo! Martha Argerich!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thx @Max Lima for the up!👍

[@karinaazatyan4231]

Martha is magnificent!!!! One of our planet’s Wonders!

[@hiranomasao7589]

Extremely thrilling! She is almost like a panther. Her instincts drove to play at such an insane speed and energy which apparently the orchestra could not keep up with.

[@michelbillard1170]

2#

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

She is so sweet, lovely, my beautiful Argentine...

[@catalinafernandez991]

❤

[@margarethansen7480]

O have nothing more to say about Martha’s astonished interpretation of Tchaikowsky concerto! She’s the one! ❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

[@nicolaspachecoarango]

34:50 love how the conductor tries to go with Martha's tempo and then give up

[@MaxLima1]

Hahahaha, really funny

[@remsan03]

Jaw-dropping moments: 11:04, 13:35, 34:50. It's like the power of Nature unleashed. It's a cliché to comment about "octaves, octaves, octaves" on Tchaikovsky 1, but this time, you've got to admit. It is beyond astonishing.

[@willemboone7912]

True, but not ONE time the camera shows her hands!!!!

[@MaxLima1]

@@willemboone7912 it's unbelievable how the camera man manages to capture NONE of the many octave outbursts

[@amber40494]

@@willemboone7912 no not true

[@amber40494]

She slaps the keys but gets great sound!

[@willemboone7912]

@@amber40494 What do you mean by 'not true'? All I said was that the camera does not show one single time her hands during the octave cascades! It is a fact....

[@drrabner47]

Thanks so much Max for posting. Every time I listen to her play, whether it’s octaves, something slow or even something in between I am always left speechless at her talents. The technique, the interpretation, the sheer joy she has with the music itself is something that is her own. There will never be another Martha Argerich. Let.us all revel in the one we have now.

[@MaxLima1]

I agree!

[@adrianopiano5551]

🙏🏾 Amen

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on! More beautiful colorful piano sound than Argerich=Wilhelm Kempff Emil Gilels Artur Rubinstein Radu Lupu Vladimir Ashkenazy! More Powerful Louder than Argerich=Mikhail Pletnev Supernova Explosion Power!( Prokofiev piano concerto no 1 by Pletnev!) The Second Loudest pianist was Lazar Berman! More Genius than Argerich=Sviatoslav Richter Solomon Cutner Grigory Sokolov Maurizio Pollini Alexei Lubimov Stanislav Igolinsky!

[@drrabner47]

@@RaineriHakkarainen You are certainly entitled to your opinion.

[@rigel48]

@@RaineriHakkarainen Shura Cherkassky : "her sound is genius". Stephen Hough : "what impresses most is the subtlety and finesse she brings to, say, a piece of chamber music or a Chopin mazurka. Many pianists can play all the Chopin Études without dropping a note, but what Argerich has is this range of colour, her use of the pedal, and a sense of beauty of sound that is quite unique." Lise de la Salle : "Sound is so important, I’m fascinated by the colours she can create, especially in piano and pianissimo, brilliant but tender, like a diamond, sharp but still warm.’ Claudio Arrau in the 1970s during an interview in a music magazine insisted on the quality of sound for a pianist. The journalist asked him who among the young generation of pianists had precisely this concern for sound. His response was: "Argerich. Who else?"

[@orfeo117]

UNA BESTIA DIVINA,DIABOLICA,SUPREMA,UNICA,IRREPETIBLE,MAGNIFICA..... GRACIAS MARTHA!!!!!

[@Stirlingdogwalking]

Wow! - Her 1975 video of this has been staple for me every weekend for years. Didn't know this version existed until now. Great to see the fingers doing the work. Outstanding.

[@isaacsamuel9520]

Me too! Her 1975 performance with Dutoit and Suisse Romande is THE reference!

[@789armstrong]

An immortal performance by the greatest living pianist.

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on! Not True! More beautiful colorful piano sound than Argerich=Wilhelm Kempff Emil Gilels Artur Rubinstein Radu Lupu Vladimir Ashkenazy! More Powerful Louder than Argerich=Mikhail Pletnev Supernova Explosion Power!( Prokofiev piano concerto no 1 by Pletnev!) The Second Loudest pianist was Lazar Berman! More Genius than Argerich=Sviatoslav Richter Solomon Cutner Grigory Sokolov Maurizio Pollini Alexei Lubimov Stanislav Igolinsky!

[@rigel48]

@@RaineriHakkarainen You're talking nonsense ! When you don't know anything about it, it's best not to say anything.

[@rigel48]

@@RaineriHakkarainen Shura Cherkassky : "her sound is genius". Stephen Hough : "what impresses most is the subtlety and finesse she brings to, say, a piece of chamber music or a Chopin mazurka. Many pianists can play all the Chopin Études without dropping a note, but what Argerich has is this range of colour, her use of the pedal, and a sense of beauty of sound that is quite unique." Lise de la Salle : "Sound is so important, I’m fascinated by the colours she can create, especially in piano and pianissimo, brilliant but tender, like a diamond, sharp but still warm.’ Claudio Arrau in the 1970s during an interview in a music magazine insisted on the quality of sound for a pianist. The journalist asked him who among the young generation of pianists had precisely this concern for sound. His response was: "Argerich. Who else?"

[@dariodellamico2823]

​@@rigel48your comment was beautiful to read, thanks for sharing... also agree on Argherich for the best living pianist

[@TheIpazia1]

Grazie mille Max per la condivisione, Whawwww è un giro sulle montagne russe, grande Martha! 💕

[@radudanbaciu8198]

Splendoare, gratie si virtuozitate in interpretarea acestui concert, de Martha Argerich,maestra a pianului!!! Multumim Max Lima pentru aceasta postare de colectie! Silvia Baciu

[@laerciolira7007]

Beautiful, a virtuoso ...👏👏👏

[@remsan03]

I don't know how you found this treasure. But thank you for sharing. Even at 360p and less than perfect audio, this is still precious.

[@MaxLima1]

I uploaded in better quality, but unfortunately KZbin compressed the video

[@carolzhang5076]

She makes everything look so easy! Thanks for sharing!

[@LiquidMindOfficial]

Thanks Max, what a vibrant performance, Martha's talent is unparalleled in my opinion. Incredible energy and interpretation, what an extraordinary gem, thank you for posting!

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on! More beautiful colorful piano sound than Argerich=Wilhelm Kempff Emil Gilels Artur Rubinstein Radu Lupu Vladimir Ashkenazy! More Powerful Louder than Argerich=Mikhail Pletnev Supernova Exolosion Power!( Prokofiev piano concerto no 1 by Pletnev!) The Second Loudest pianist was Lazar Berman! More Genius than Argerich=Sviatoslav Richter Solomon Cutner Grigory Sokolov Maurizio Pollini Alexei Lubimov Stanislav Igolinsky!

[@LiquidMindOfficial]

@@RaineriHakkarainen Hi, my apologies if I've offended you. I'm just a fan, not an expert by any means. By energy I wasn't referring to power or loudness, poor choice of words on my part. Thank you for your comment. Wishing your the very best.

[@monicabrondo4149]

Muchísimas gracias Max por acercarnos estás joyitas ...!! ..Es para escuchar una y otra vez más ...!!..Martha con esa fuerza para interpretar este concierto tan arrollador y enérgico!!..Que emocionante!!!..Gracias,gracias.....

[@dariajoanna3965]

She is a Goddes of music

[@limitstoprogress]

Thank you for posting this!

[@よみ-x9t]

Her speciality Octaves 11:03 mov1 13:35 mov1 34:50 mov3 . I want to hear her tchaikovsky with Dutoit (live recording in 1980)

[@jasonquinlan731]

Mind boggling performance!

[@michaelnichols4628]

Thanks, Max! Had an obcession with this recording growing up. It's been up and down since KZbin has been around. Thanks for bringing it back again!

[@DarkChopin]

I’ve heard this before. I’ll never tire of it.

[@ronanportley4409]

That's because there's only one Tchaikovsky piano concerto.

[@gabrieltancredinicotra]

Martha in her 40s was at the best of her beauty!

[@susannamasciulli1173]

There are so many brilliantly skilled concert pianists out there but the difference with Martha Argerich is her unique passion and the strong emotions she adds to the music which is so natural for her because of her Latino background. I could listen to her magic all day, everyday for the rest of my life. Mucho gracias..

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on Susanna! More beautiful colorful piano sound than Argerich=Wilhelm Kempff Emil Gilels Artur Rubinstein Radu Lupu Vladimir Ashkenazy! More POWERFUL Louder than Argerich=Mikhail Pletnev Supernova Exolosion Power!( Prokofiev piano concerto no 1 by Pletnev!) The Second Loudest pianist was Lazar Berman! More Genius than Argerich=Sviatoslav Richter Solomon Cutner Grigory Sokolov Maurizio Pollini Alexei Lubimov Stanislav Igolinsky!

[@rigel48]

@@RaineriHakkarainen Shura Cherkassky : "her sound is genius". Stephen Hough : "what impresses most is the subtlety and finesse she brings to, say, a piece of chamber music or a Chopin mazurka. Many pianists can play all the Chopin Études without dropping a note, but what Argerich has is this range of colour, her use of the pedal, and a sense of beauty of sound that is quite unique." Lise de la Salle : "Sound is so important, I’m fascinated by the colours she can create, especially in piano and pianissimo, brilliant but tender, like a diamond, sharp but still warm.’ Claudio Arrau in the 1970s during an interview in a music magazine insisted on the quality of sound for a pianist. The journalist asked him who among the young generation of pianists had precisely this concern for sound. His response was: "Argerich. Who else?"

[@wilsjane]

@@rigel48 Your comment reminds me of a renowned critics review of a new generation pianists who was trained in Japan, like a military exercise. "Not a wrong note and the timing was like a swiss watch. It was so perfect that I nearly fell asleep out of complete boredom". Every soloist has the right to leave their artistic stamp on a work and no one does it better than Martha.

[@playbyears]

super love the thumbnail of this video - the lionness of my martha

[@renelicht]

Um vulcão! É de se lamentar que a edição final não mostre, em nenhum momento, o teclado enquanto Martha pulveriza oitavas. As filmagens foram feitas de vários ângulos o que pressupõe várias câmeras gravando tudo. Teria sido boicote a esse talento sobre-humano?

[@nicolaus2010]

Genial Martha ! ⚡️☄️💥👊

[@daniels7052]

Thank you so much for posting this

[@MaxLima1]

you're welcome!

[@hesh12345]

Thrilling

[@wagnerjr752]

Phenomenal as always!!

[@MaxLima1]

She is a goddess

[@amber40494]

@@MaxLima1 I second that!

[@amber40494]

Shes definitely a goddess!

[@小向章市]

very beautiful

[@ferube4171]

hoy como ayer . leyenda viva. thanks youtube

[@alessandrogallina9176]

Thanks so much Max;)

[@MaxLima1]

My pleasure, Alessandro!

[@jjg7]

Omg Max. I'm speechless

[@MaxLima1]

I love this recording!

[@gloriarebolledavazquez]

Tan joven y cômo tocaba. Es que es precioso!

[@saisae554]

凄い。特に1楽章。まるでラテン音楽かロックかムード音楽かという解釈。クラシックの域を越えた演奏に心が揺さぶられる。高いお金を払ってでも聴きに行きたい。天才。レジェンド。

[@giuseppemariaperego8937]

Grazie Maestro Argerich Giuseppe Perego Monza

[@yzScott]

She is now in her 80s. Somehow, I don't think she any slower or less powerful now as 30+ years ago. Space alien?

[@jhwan721]

아르헤리치 차콥 연주 중 최고 !

[@nicolaspachecoarango]

Thank you so much I was looking for this a lot

[@MaxLima1]

You're very welcome, Nicolas!

[@rahkizta5013]

Hardcore pianist.

[@merlindavids]

Gracias Max! Increíble. Sabes por qué Martha dejó el jurado?

[@MaxLima1]

She walked off the jury in protest at the elimination of pianist Ivo Pogorelich​

[@jhwan721]

이 연주가 최고

[@andyzheng7749]

At 13:15, she was enjoying the vigor of energy of the music before her big entrance. Then she seems to have gotten possessed before playing those big octaves.

[@gloriarebolledavazquez]

Qué hubiese dado yo por oirla debajo del piano o a lado. Es usted maravillosa. Qué placer!

[@achenarmyst2156]

I can play the encore 😊

[@OscarEDodier]

She is a human musical pianistas genios. She was rscing the orchestra in section and they were pushung her too in others. Martha still beat them at their own game of pushing to tempo to the absolute max.

[@sylviaelenamunoz2572]

Genial, GENIO argentino 😅😂

[@julito6555]

Max, porque Martha Argerich é uma grande pianista? Eu gosto muito de ela, mas não sou músico. Gratidão!

[@PedroFragosoPires]

Boa pergunta: ela tem um extremo domínio técnico que lhe permite tocar as maiores dificuldades do repertório pianístico de forma incrível e quase inigualável, mas ao mesmo tempo ela é para mim um vulcão musical. E tem uma capacidade de entender e traduzir todas as eras musicais, tocando qualquer compositor, de Bach a Prokofiev, de uma forma que fica sempre uma referência: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Debussy, Ravel, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, Schostakovitch. Para mim é a/o maior pianista de todos os tempos. Existem muitos outros que adoro, mas Argerich é uma paixão!

[@julito6555]

@@PedroFragosoPires muito agradecido, sua resposta da elementos técnicos para apreciar melhor a Argerich. Vou ouvir mais de ela.

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Come on Pedro! More beautiful colorful piano sound than Argerich=Wilhelm Kempff Emil Gilels Artur Rubinstein Radu Lupu Vladimir Ashkenazy! More Powerful Louder than Argerich=Mikhail Pletnev Supernova Exolosion Power!( Prokofiev piano concerto no 1 by Pletnev!) The Second Loudest pianist was Lazar Berman! More Genius than Argerich=Sviatoslav Richter Solomon Cutner Grigory Sokolov Maurizio Pollini Alexei Lubimov Stanislav Igolinsky!

[@julito6555]

@@RaineriHakkarainen thank you!

[@rigel48]

@@julito6555 Shura Cherkassky : "She is genius, her sound is genius". Stephen Hough : "what impresses most is the subtlety and finesse she brings to, say, a piece of chamber music or a Chopin mazurka. Many pianists can play all the Chopin Études without dropping a note, but what Argerich has is this range of colour, her use of the pedal, and a sense of beauty of sound that is quite unique." Lise de la Salle : "Sound is so important, I’m fascinated by the colours she can create, especially in piano and pianissimo, brilliant but tender, like a diamond, sharp but still warm.’ Claudio Arrau in the 1970s during an interview in a music magazine insisted on the quality of sound for a pianist. The journalist asked him who among the young generation of pianists had precisely this concern for sound. His response was: "Argerich. Who else?"

[@WillianLizardo]

O mesmo vestido do Rach 3. Repetir roupa e repertório é marca registrada 😉

[@MaxLima1]

o vestido preto está para os anos 1980 como a saia estampada está para os anos 2000...

[@WillianLizardo]

@@MaxLima1 kkkkkkk

[@WillianLizardo]

@@MaxLima1 sim! O Haydn…o Liszt em Buenos Aires…espero que ela lave!

[@lospazio]

@@WillianLizardo 🤣

[@lospazio]

@@MaxLima1 Obviously she doesn't care for clothes. The only time I saw her ravishing was when she played the Ravel concerto in Frankfurt with Dutoit in 1990.

[@Samuel-lo8rl]

34:47

[@김길동-j9z]

She was 39years old

[@mariarosariohuntrods9189]

Mitad de la edad que tiene ahora y continúa con el brillo y fuerza interpretativa de entonces.

[@AcidicMentality]

Amazing piano performance but wow that is lot of string accompaniment.

[@Seenall]

4

[@652ysb]

روعة الأداء غير مسبوقة

[@eduardobeserra]

6:59

[@markgreen2146]

この後にあの事件が起こったのですね。

[@chopin0727]

椅子直しすぎ笑

[@よみ-x9t]

24:32 下手くそだなー