Martha Argerich
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Martha Argerich is an Argentine classical concert pianist. She is widely considered to be one of the greatest pianists of all time. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argerich gave her debut concert at eight before receiving further piano training in Europe. At an early age, she won several competitions, including the VII International Chopin Piano Competition, and has since recorded numerous albums and performed with leading orchestras worldwide.
Argerich in 2015
Argerich in 1962
Argerich performing at the Kirchner Cultural Centre, July 2015
Argerich performing at the later Kirchner Cultural Centre, 2008
VII International Chopin Piano Competition
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The VII International Chopin Piano Competition was held from 21 February to 16 March 1965 in Warsaw. The competition was won by Martha Argerich of Argentina, becoming the first and so far only South American winner.
VII International Chopin Piano Competition
Martha Argerich won the competition
Martha Argerich during a rehearsal with the orchestra for the final
Jury chairman Zbigniew Drzewiecki in conversation with conductor Witold Rowicki during a rehearsal for the final