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My Take
Martha Argerich is, for me, simply one of the towering figures of the piano. Debuting at eight and sweeping the 1957 Geneva competition was only the beginning of a career that earned her the Praemium Imperiale and Kennedy Center Honors. What makes her irreplaceable, though, is the volcanic spontaneity, the famous reluctance to play solo, the preference for chamber collaboration. That mix of staggering technique and restless, almost rebellious humanity is what I treasure. Argentina gave the world a genius who plays as if every note might catch fire, and I never tire of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Martha Argerich
- Name (Japanese)
- マルタ・アルゲリッチ
- Reading
- まるた・あるげりっち
- Born
- June 5, 1941 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- pianist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
- 2005 Praemium Imperiale
- 1957 Geneva International Music Competition
- 1999 diamond Konex award
- 1997 Arrau Medal
- 2016 Kennedy Center Honors
- 2018 Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- 2016 Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Martha Argerich born?
Born June 5, 1941 (age 85).
Where is Martha Argerich from?
Martha Argerich is from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What does Martha Argerich do?
Martha Argerich works as pianist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.