“In his own words, the Varsovia experience was fabulous musically but highlighted with high drama fit for a teleserye. The engagement was some ten years after she quit the jury of Chopin International Competition in protest over Ivo Pogorelić’s non-inclusion in the list of finalists (he was one of the best). The drama started in the only rehearsal scheduled for the day. “Martha (Argerich) did not show up. The manager told me that she would not perform because the previous night, she did not get any sleep quarreling with her partner Alexandre Rabinovitch (a conductor). At the time of the first rehearsal, they are still quarreling in the hotel room. I suggested that the Radio Varsovia should offer Rabinovitch a guided tour of Warsaw so that my soloist could get some sleep and perform the Chopin E Minor concerto without rehearsal.” When Argerich showed up in the theater in the evening, she drank several cups of coffee and told the Polish conductor she could not perform. “She looked too tired and her hands were shaking. I suggested that she should at least let the audience see her for a few minutes during orchestral opening and if she did not play at all or play but stop at any moment, I would explain it to the audience. We played the introduction with all our heart, hoping that she would play at least one movement. She liked what we played. She started touching the keys and played like a Goddess with flawless technique, full of passion, drama and temperament, love, tenderness, melancholy - a totally inspired, perfect, dream-like performance. It is absolutely true that music unites people in such a unique way that all conflicts, hatred, disagreements or negative feelings are quickly replaced with understanding, friendship and love. Guess who was the first person who stormed backstage and wholeheartedly congratulated Martha? It was Rabinovitch who was totally moved by this performance.” As it turned out, Argerich’s partner forgot all the quarrels of the last twenty-four hours and after the performance was in full love again with that wonderful artist and woman of consequence. He recalled the wonderful outcome of that dramatic concert. “The concert was broadcast live by the Radio Varsovia. After Rabinovitch, she let other people congratulate Martha. Clever manager asked her if she would agree to release a CD with this wonderful performance. When she said yes, he pulled a printed agreement and asked her to sign. That’s how a very unusual CD was issued with a typical program from concerts complete with overture, piano concerto and symphony.” “ From an interview with the conductor, I believe referring to this performance

Wonderfull ❤

Martha at her most Martha, if that makes any sense

J’adore… Elle n’attend même pas que l’orchestre ait terminé. Quel personnage, quelle femme !!! Merci Charles.

Another gem 💎I had no idea this recording existed

40 glorious minutes of Argerichian magic. Thank-you Charles and Björn!

I am terminally speechless. An undiscovered wonder of the world. Magnificent, indeed, Charles. Bless you for this, Hywel x

Huge huge thanks, Charles and Björn for putting this gem on display for us die-hard Argerich fans!

Dear Charles, thank you for another treasure!

Un moment hors du temps ! On retient son souffle……….

what a wonderful time to watch this video… thank you so much for sharing !

One of humanity's great geniuses...no matter how many times one watches her - everytime she is utterly miraculous. Thank you for another incredible upload, Charles. It has made my evening!

She's my favorite of them all, and ive heard them all, rubenstein, zimerman etc. She's just the right amount of fluffy😊

By the way: she is going to play that concerto again next summer !!!

Speedy Martha - as we know her. Thanks for uploading this event.

Magnificent!! Brilhant!! Martha in her best, always Martha❤❤❤❤

Cet enregistrement qui existe au disque est considéré comme un des meilleurs de Martha… Autant dire un des meilleurs tout court.

Marta es sin dudas la mejor intérprete de este concierto tan emblemático . Su manera de frasear tan espontánea y fresca. Gracias por subir este valioso material

My favorite version; thanks for uploading!

Thanks! Gratitude

Grazie mille 🙏🏻 ❤

De si belles phrases que l' on concocta pour le bonheur du monde, de l' esprit, de nos espoirs

Superba interpretarea Marthei Argerich! Multumiri pentru postare! S. Baciu

Grazie mille Charles per la condivisione di questo video inaspettato, è sempre una grande emozione, brava Martha 💕

Thank you so much!! This is unbelievable ❤

La même année que son Burleske historique. Elle était d’une beauté renversante.

I love, love extremely. But, to me, the BEST performance for this MASTERPIECE is the last time she played it in Varsaw, if I do not remember wrong fot the last Chopin competition. Musica, pathos, colours, maturity is, absolutely form another planet!!.. she's NOT human!

31:11 love her facial expressions

The sound on this recording is not clear. I hope that can be better so everybody can be happy listening to the Great playing of Lady Argerich

31:12 'you better follow me'😄

Mais comment fais tu Charles pour trouver ces vidéos incroyables ?!

😍😍😍😍😍

:) ❤️

black & white film in 1992?

Another outstanding Chopin by MA. The orchestra is struggling to keep up with her.

Is this the concert that was later sold as a CD?

Est-ce juste moi, ou bien le piano a dans le medium des sonorités de pianoforte ?

Is this from another universe where the humans there did not discover how to put colour on videos?

Why is it nearly black and white from 1992?

She looks so unhappy before she starts playing 😕

She looks like she is mad at somebody or something 🤣