Martha Argerich

Martha Argerich was born in Argentina and is widely regarded as one of the greatest living pianists. Martha was born in 1941 and began her piano training at the age of three, and performed her first piano concerto only five years later. When she won the International Chopin Piano Competition in 1965, she cemented her spot on the international scene. Argerich is frequently asked to judge piano competitions in addition to performing. She is a strong supporter of aspiring great pianists, even resigning from the Chopin Piano Competition jury in 1980 after her favorite contestant, Ivo Pogorelich, was eliminated.

Martha Argerich is currently in remission after having battled cancer on multiple occasions. Outside of concerts, Martha Argerich avoids the spotlight and the press. Despite this, she has established a worldwide reputation as one of the most inspiring pianists and is highly regarded as one of the all-time great pianists.

Born: June 5, 1941 (age 80)
Nationality: Argentine – Swiss