It is hard to believe, but Martha Argerich celebrated her 80th birthday on June 5th. As I watched mesmerized in the spring as she played a concert live but without an audience in Germany, then returned to the piano and tossed off the 2nd Chopin Sonata. She has had an extraordinary career and has always had an extraordinary technique and beautiful sense of musicianship. Please check out the many, many performances that you can find on any streaming service or youtube that you choose. Also, there is a recent album released of her legendary 1965 concert that has been remastered. Such Chopin playing!!!! Here is a brief article from The Guardian that might interest you.......
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