she sat down and instantly played,without any moment in between, just like the piano was part of her body! What a legend! this is the most interesting and ear-pleasured rendition i had heard so far.
Good post. I was just comparing your observation the manner of some very fine keyboardists who find it necessary to close their eyes and lower their heads for several seconds in order to collect themselves before beginning to play.
She picked up the piano from 2 years old, then was classically schooled. No doubt she has a natural ability and flair for the instrument. Without notation it demonstrates she plays by ear and feel not just notes by rote. Saying this you got to catch them young. They reckon in China milllions of children under the age of 10 are at grade 8 classical piano. Go figure.
@@sunilcunningham3080 or it just shows that she memorised it, she definitely learns by reading, it's so much faster than learning by ear if you're good at it
@@augustjakobsen4960 she learned Prokofiev third concerto by listening to her flat mate in Geneva studying whilst she was sleeping. She even learned with the mistakes her flat mate made
There's not a lot of point to using the word 'best' at that level. Every pianist has stuff they do really well, and some stuff they are bluffing a bit. Marc Andre Hamelin has far greater technique than Argerich - but I find her more lyrical. Who I would call *the* best depends very much on what piece they're playing.
You know it is perfection when your fingers look like this while playing piano. It is not only sound that is beautiful, even the shape of hands are beautiful in this performance.
+kianoosh ghaffarzade I agree, some pianists' hands are just a joy to watch, even with the video on mute. Argerich is definitely one. Horowitz and Michelangeli are others. The sheer economy of motion and fluidity in all three pianists' hands are so awe-inspiring. Watching Cziffras' always unsettled me for some reason, even if the music was beyond reproach.
+kianoosh ghaffarzade After Martha there will be never someone who can play in such a speed and without tone omission and so Musical and fluent at the same time...I admire her work...Shame that she did not play more from Bach and Scarlatti...
Je ne l'avais jamais entendue dans cette merveilleuse sonate en la mineur ! Comme (presque) toujours elle surpasse tous les autres !!!! Tempi, nuances, son toucher miraculeux et unique caresse le piano avec une délicatesse infinie. Merveilleuse Martha ❤ !
Rarely have I heard a performance and interpretation of a piece by any composer that so completely blows out the water every other recording of the same work, as Martha Argerich does with this sonata. The highest possible levels of technique, dexterity and skill are matched with musicianship, understanding and feeling of this composer’s idiom to produce a mesmerising performance of this little masterpiece. Additionally, this is a masterclass on how to play baroque music - originally conceived for the harpsichord - on a modern piano, the pedalling for example is exemplary and very tasteful. Argerich has played this sonata throughout her career, and it shows in her total understanding of the shape of a binary form sonata, especially in the way she builds to the emotional climaxes in the work - almost never at the end in Scarlatti, but usually hidden in the middle of each half. It is interesting that this baroque piece works so well as an encore to a relatively modern concerto like Prokofiev’s third; though it is about 275 years old, it’s quality makes it timeless, endlessly modern and fascinating. Many pianists can - and have somehow - got through the notes of this sonata, it’s probably technically about an ABRSM Grade 8+; Henle assess it as a 7 (advanced) in their useful 1 - 9 difficulty list. However, playing the notes is one thing, playing the music is quite another. Scarlatti himself was a brilliant keyboard player, he would have loved this stupendous, commanding performance. Watch the musicians around Argerich, they are spellbound; the audience reaction tells you the rest. In short: a peerless performance.
I responded to your response, but I posted it up top cause I spent so much time writing it that I didnt want it to get buried in a chain of responses where no one would ever see it. I didn't mean to get so into it, but the music, along with your post, got me fired up and soon I was writing more than I meant to. Hi five Elaine, I can see you love this performance as much as I do.
Daniel Finn You clearly think everything about MA’s performance is as special as I think it is; we are not mistaken - it is simply magnificent. Thanks for your comment.
I do, too! She sits down, and the notes IMMEDIATELY flow from her fingers. When she plays the last note, her fingers (and the rest of her) get up from the piano, and that's all "she" wrote! :D
In another encore she did with this piece she throws her handkerchief on top of the piano and starts to play this almost as the kerchief still on the aire lol she is such a unique genius ❤️
Marta lei, solamente lei riesce a suonare, parlare di e con la musica in questo modo. Marta penso che tu sia stata un dono del cielo a tutti noi uomini e donne che abbiamo avuto la ventura, la fortuna di incontrarti. Grazie!!!!
yeah and she's standing up while her last note is still ringing. All business. Not wanting to keep the orchestra players from the rest of their evenings. Awesome professionalism.
I suspect that she doesn’t thrive on attention and applause, it may even embarrass her. She is merely onstage for her love of music and a wish to share it with others. Truely commendable.
Wow, what a player she is! Scarlatti is one of the most underrated composers in history...a blend of Baroque severity and classical simplicity. He def. had one of the greatest hands ever. The music just pours out of them and not just his head. The first jazz player...?
radiokid2 I agree with this comment. I always secretly felt this way, but figured it was just a personal feeling. This Scarlatti guy was wild. I think he was born in 1685 along with both Bach and Handel. A very good year!
This is the first content I've ever watched of Martha Argerich. First time, I was stunned by her "straight forward" nature with her going STRAIGHT to the piano with no pauses in between along with her other-worldly rendition. 7 years have passed since I saw this video, I have been listened to more of her work and many more amazing pianists, but coming back? It feels like nothing has changed, Argerich still captivated me the same way as she did the first time. Amazing woman she is. God bless her
Have always enjoyed it on both instruments-she is exceptional, but other pianists, each in the their way appear inspired by this keyboard writing-Horowitz, Perahia come to mind
I stumbled upon my Scarlatti Sonata book and saw this one and was like "Ooo this one looks good I should listen to all of them" and today was when I realized how brilliant of a composer he was.
If you never stop, the muscles don't have time to stiffen! :) and since she's been playing steadily since she was about 4, she's had plenty of time to develop the mastery and just keep it! :)
So I like to watch videos on 2x speed sometimes, and when she started playing I actually had to check that I didn't leave it on. Martha Argerich is seriously talented!
@@fredericchopin7639 well the reply is not only for the person that wrote the comment, it is also for future readers, like you, to realise what is wrong with a particular comment
Martha is one of the finest artist living today, This is an amazing musical performance... I don´t know if there´s another pianist in this planet with this artistic and brilliant technique.
I’m really surprised. She’s kinda one of the best alive at the moment. Immense technique, and she makes it all look so easy. Check out her Rachmaninoff Concerto 3 recording. One of my favorites
Lol that is what the music is actually based on, the folk music of Spain, Scarlatti often uses the sounds of drums in one of the hands and a melodic line of say guitars in the other
she sat down and instantly played,without any moment in between, just like the piano was part of her body! What a legend! this is the most interesting and ear-pleasured rendition i had heard so far.
Good post. I was just comparing your observation the manner of some very fine keyboardists who find it necessary to close their eyes and lower their heads for several seconds in order to collect themselves before beginning to play.
She picked up the piano from 2 years old, then was classically schooled. No doubt she has a natural ability and flair for the instrument. Without notation it demonstrates she plays by ear and feel not just notes by rote.
Saying this you got to catch them young. They reckon in China milllions of children under the age of 10 are at grade 8 classical piano. Go figure.
@@sunilcunningham3080 or it just shows that she memorised it, she definitely learns by reading, it's so much faster than learning by ear if you're good at it
@@augustjakobsen4960 she learned Prokofiev third concerto by listening to her flat mate in Geneva studying whilst she was sleeping. She even learned with the mistakes her flat mate made
@@hernanmunozratto5899wow! She also has photographic memory I think
Probably the best pianist alive. Technique, speed, accuracy, dynamics, she just checks all the boxes.
Dear Edvard you are fallen in love with THIS pianist. MA Is a great pianist nothing more
@@EttorealbertoGelli-vr6szStop making comparisons.
@@jjgghhjk agree. The comparisons Is absurde.
@@jjgghhjkthere’s nothing wrong with comparing you softie
There's not a lot of point to using the word 'best' at that level. Every pianist has stuff they do really well, and some stuff they are bluffing a bit. Marc Andre Hamelin has far greater technique than Argerich - but I find her more lyrical. Who I would call *the* best depends very much on what piece they're playing.
You know it is perfection when your fingers look like this while playing piano. It is not only sound that is beautiful, even the shape of hands are beautiful in this performance.
You are so right. The fingers seem to move autonomously. Piano is an amazing piece of music and art.
+kianoosh ghaffarzade I agree, some pianists' hands are just a joy to watch, even with the video on mute. Argerich is definitely one. Horowitz and Michelangeli are others. The sheer economy of motion and fluidity in all three pianists' hands are so awe-inspiring. Watching Cziffras' always unsettled me for some reason, even if the music was beyond reproach.
+kianoosh ghaffarzade After Martha there will be never someone who can play in such a speed and without tone omission and so Musical and fluent at the same time...I admire her work...Shame that she did not play more from Bach and Scarlatti...
How do you like "Lang Lang" and Evgeny Kissin? Valentina Lisitsa? Gabriela Montero? and many more - though all of them exceptionally nice and agile!
kianoosh ghaffarzade its same like lisitsa hands
Martha Argerich - a name spoken with reverence and love by all musicians.
She is not just a great pianist, she is also a supreme musician.
But still.. It doesn't sound good. She huddles over parts and makes it sound bitchy overall.
@@liloruf2838 come on man
@@liloruf2838 Don't talk crap.
@@liloruf2838 bitchy? What the actual fuck dude
@@liloruf2838 Shut up.
She seems so relaxed, and to be having fun with it. God, this is beautiful.
which is evidence of having technique, best technique, and skillful use of best technique
Je ne l'avais jamais entendue dans cette merveilleuse sonate en la mineur ! Comme (presque) toujours elle surpasse tous les autres !!!! Tempi, nuances, son toucher miraculeux et unique caresse le piano avec une délicatesse infinie. Merveilleuse Martha ❤ !
Rarely have I heard a performance and interpretation of a piece by any composer that so completely blows out the water every other recording of the same work, as Martha Argerich does with this sonata.
The highest possible levels of technique, dexterity and skill are matched with musicianship, understanding and feeling of this composer’s idiom to produce a mesmerising performance of this little masterpiece.
Additionally, this is a masterclass on how to play baroque music - originally conceived for the harpsichord - on a modern piano, the pedalling for example is exemplary and very tasteful.
Argerich has played this sonata throughout her career, and it shows in her total understanding of the shape of a binary form sonata, especially in the way she builds to the emotional climaxes in the work - almost never at the end in Scarlatti, but usually hidden in the middle of each half.
It is interesting that this baroque piece works so well as an encore to a relatively modern concerto like Prokofiev’s third; though it is about 275 years old, it’s quality makes it timeless, endlessly modern and fascinating.
Many pianists can - and have somehow - got through the notes of this sonata, it’s probably technically about an ABRSM Grade 8+; Henle assess it as a 7 (advanced) in their useful 1 - 9 difficulty list.
However, playing the notes is one thing, playing the music is quite another.
Scarlatti himself was a brilliant keyboard player, he would have loved this stupendous, commanding performance.
Watch the musicians around Argerich, they are spellbound; the audience reaction tells you the rest.
In short: a peerless performance.
Elaine Blackhurst thank you. Beautiful words and holistic analysis.
She uses the pedal throughout the entire piece; isn't that interesting?
I responded to your response, but I posted it up top cause I spent so much time writing it that I didnt want it to get buried in a chain of responses where no one would ever see it. I didn't mean to get so into it, but the music, along with your post, got me fired up and soon I was writing more than I meant to. Hi five Elaine, I can see you love this performance as much as I do.
Daniel Finn You clearly think everything about MA’s performance is as special as I think it is; we are not mistaken - it is simply magnificent.
Thanks for your comment.
@@lailaiwdable yes
I sadly cannot hear any other renditions of this without thinking of Martha's performances. She truly is one of the best pianists of our time
I love how she gets up while still playing the last note.
What swag haha.
I do, too! She sits down, and the notes IMMEDIATELY flow from her fingers. When she plays the last note, her fingers (and the rest of her) get up from the piano, and that's all "she" wrote! :D
Aryaman - Anime on Piano major flex
Dummy
Nina Simone would do that, too!
In another encore she did with this piece she throws her handkerchief on top of the piano and starts to play this almost as the kerchief still on the aire lol she is such a unique genius ❤️
I am in awe of her. She is the most technically proficient pianist I have heard. A true wonder.
I've never heard such a fast performance of Scarlatti.
Go and see HJ Lim's and then delete your comment xd
@@franciscobiro7047 I prefer this one. Lim just brags.
@@lobolobo1504 Yup, couldn't agree more. I was just talking about speed, not passion or grace
D .Scarlatti: *sheds a single tear*
Yes, Too fast. I heard her play this at the Proms in London and it too was faster than it should have been.
A living genius, I had the privilege of meeting her once in 2007 she is a true god and a lovely person.
Wastes no time getting started and gets up to walk away while still playing the last note. A true master.
She makes it look easier than breathing.
Certo che Scarlatti, nel panorama barocco, è unico per cantabilità , per colore, per tecnica. Veramente straordinario.
Marta lei, solamente lei riesce a suonare, parlare di e con la musica in questo modo. Marta penso che tu sia stata un dono del cielo a tutti noi uomini e donne che abbiamo avuto la ventura, la fortuna di incontrarti. Grazie!!!!
Love how she sits down and immediately begins to Hammer It!
No pause for thought required when you are in possession of Genius! Bam! 😋
yeah and she's standing up while her last note is still ringing. All business. Not wanting to keep the orchestra players from the rest of their evenings. Awesome professionalism.
I suspect that she doesn’t thrive on attention and applause, it may even embarrass her. She is merely onstage for her love of music and a wish to share it with others. Truely commendable.
lame
This is my go-to video if I want to show people what a real piano virtuoso sounds and looks like.
her articulation is so precise. she can play this piece flawlessly and with ease. she is honestly my idol.
Speechless
Wow, what a player she is!
Scarlatti is one of the most underrated composers in history...a blend of Baroque severity and classical simplicity. He def. had one of the greatest hands ever. The music just pours out of them and not just his head. The first jazz player...?
radiokid2 I agree with this comment. I always secretly felt this way, but figured it was just a personal feeling. This Scarlatti guy was wild. I think he was born in 1685 along with both Bach and Handel. A very good year!
Как старое, доброе вино,- с годами только крепче, ароматнее и вкуснее. Браво маэстро.
She’s an extremely nice person and very humble.
Un pezzo di bravura ,insuperabile nella sostanza dell'Arte di Scarlatti . Mi ha appassionata alla Sua musica !😊❤❤❤
I just love this woman.
I love reading TH-cam comments when everyone is full of praise. She played it to perfection. Great music brings everyone together
Thats a deep statement mate 👏👏
Wow her videos should come with a warning warning "do not watch if you ever want to be impressed by something else again" this is perfection.
Also add a warning for anyone who has ever played the piece she is performing!
This is the first content I've ever watched of Martha Argerich. First time, I was stunned by her "straight forward" nature with her going STRAIGHT to the piano with no pauses in between along with her other-worldly rendition.
7 years have passed since I saw this video, I have been listened to more of her work and many more amazing pianists, but coming back? It feels like nothing has changed, Argerich still captivated me the same way as she did the first time. Amazing woman she is.
God bless her
Envy fast flying fingers that can articulate so well. A master of keyboard reproduction.
Well done. Thank you.
Grazie miele per tutto trio 🐞🍀🐞🐞🐞🍀🍀🐞🍀🐞🐞🐞🍀🍀🍀🐞
She absolutely shredded on this piano, I am in awe
The genuine finger magician and very great interpreter, bravo Martha.
La Signora del Pianoforte! Sublime, bellezza assoluta! Un'interpretazione che qualsiasi compositore vorrebbe della Sua opera ... Lei, non ha eguali!
La dama de piano se llama Martha Argerich y es Argentina !!
She is amazing! Such an astonishing pianist! She is turning 80 today wow! Respect!!!
She made this look super effortless ❤️
Heavenly and earthy
guys.....
I am addicted to this piece...help
Incredible
Great sound-crystal clarity at velocity--shimmering.
One of the most magnificent interpretations. Priceless technique.
TE AMO MARTA ,SOS UNA
INCREÍBLE MÚSICA Y PIANISTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She’s “breathing” it! Beyond this world! ❤️
Admirable Marta.Su digitación en esta sonata perfecta.Como en todo lo pasa por sus manos.Un orgullo para la Argentina.
this piece has been hardwired into her brain. so beautiful and effortless
Exitosa pianista Martha Argerich , interpretando a Scarlatti .
She sat down and started without hesitation; absolutely golden lmao
Had to watch this twice. Just magic !
She's so one with her instrument that is shows on her relaxed face...superb...
I normally insist on a harpsichord for Scarlatti but I'll make an exception for this!
Have always enjoyed it on both instruments-she is exceptional, but other pianists, each in the their way appear inspired by this keyboard writing-Horowitz, Perahia come to mind
Me too.
I agree @Chris Stradling
innocuous little nightmares played extraordinarily well by this maestro
Im not even sure if a harpsichord is physically able to repeat notes these fast lol
She's incredible! Just amazing playing, beautiful!
I stumbled upon my Scarlatti Sonata book and saw this one and was like "Ooo this one looks good I should listen to all of them" and today was when I realized how brilliant of a composer he was.
It's immediately obvious that she's mastered this piece.
Her usage of dynamics in that speed?!!! Incredible😄
Sound of the piano is amazing too, you can hear every single note!
how the fuck can be possible to have such flexibility at her age?
Hahaha! I know, right? At any age for that matter.
never don't stop play, and your skill will not be lost
If you never stop, the muscles don't have time to stiffen! :) and since she's been playing steadily since she was about 4, she's had plenty of time to develop the mastery and just keep it! :)
The one and only Martha Argerich; second to none!!!!!
Великолепно. Браво. Чудесно. Влюбляет в музыку
semplicemente meravigliosa!!!
It’s hard piece baroque music. Thank you.
The goddess of piano. Divine music.
So I like to watch videos on 2x speed sometimes, and when she started playing I actually had to check that I didn't leave it on. Martha Argerich is seriously talented!
1:22 I love this part and its modulation ❤
Magnifique !!!!
I’m trying this piece out, and when I tried to even take the speed close to this, all I got was a jumble. This is so good!😊
Dragon Person You need to use the pedal, like she did. 😊
She is the best of all time!
WHAT??? PLEASE...
I thought Arturo Benedetti, Murray Perahia and Vladimir Horowitz were the Scarlatti masters.....wow. She is the Queen
MY MIND IS LITERALLY BLOWN AWAY! MARTHA'S THE BEST😍😍😍😍😍
this is genuine perfection.
Wow! She is so amazing !!!
Semplicemente straordinaria 😍👍👏👏👏👏👏💙💖💕💖💙💙💙💙💖💞💙💙💙💖💕💕💓💕💕💖💖💖
Una verdadera joya, extraordinaria. Bravaa
How to make something so difficult look ao easy is an art.
this is SO GOOD, i'm playing this right now and she is like TEN TIMES my speed, literally, no joke :O
Actually, yes that's a joke. If this is played at let's say 200-250 tempo them you play 20-25?
Alexis Mandelias you are right but i dont think replying to a comment from 2 years ago is a smart idea.
@@fredericchopin7639 well the reply is not only for the person that wrote the comment, it is also for future readers, like you, to realise what is wrong with a particular comment
don't get impressed by speed, that's what some intepreters want you to be. Admire the music instead.
@@fredericchopin7639 It's OK!!!
Argerich is just amazing!
Martha's Scarlatti is an incredible performance...one of her favorite encores. I heard her play it in San Francisco in '98...the audience went wild!
She plays this piece so wonderfully.
I think she's actually the queen and the king of piano at the same time.
Quelle souplesse et quelle musicalité dans le jeu. Ça coule comme une source et cette pièce pour clavecin devient autre chose d’encore plus beau !
Magnifico
And Happy Birthday (October 26, 1685), to Domenico Scarlatti!
Martha is one of the finest artist living today, This is an amazing musical performance... I don´t know if there´s another pianist in this planet with this artistic and brilliant technique.
Elle est totalement habitée par le génie de Scarlatti... stupéfiant !
One of the best pianists ever !!
Es simplemente genial!!....
Meravigliosa Martha.
Brilliant performance 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍
Goodness me this is flawless
Es increíble. Se sienta y lo toca con una facilidad total. Ni que fuera el "Arroz con leche"...
She’s truly amazing
Have to admit I caused 10% of the views. Absolutely wonderful! Highest esteem for Scarlatti AND Argerich.
amazing!!!
Never heard of this woman before, wow, what a find.
Erik Wolowitz yeesh you’ve never heard of Martha Argerich? I assume you’re very young or not a classical piano fan.
I’m really surprised. She’s kinda one of the best alive at the moment. Immense technique, and she makes it all look so easy. Check out her Rachmaninoff Concerto 3 recording. One of my favorites
You don't have to be any kind of critic? to know this is A+.
What a brillant technical performance ! Mind-blowing !!
Marta la più grande di sempre!
Uit gevoert als modern werk bizonder dank
Awesome!!!
Wonderful!!!
Great ! excellent performance with sound effects.
There is such a feeling of light in this work. Is there more Scarlatti by Martha Argerich available? If not, Martha, please enlighten the world.
Her fingers sound like a drum roll. amazing
Lol that is what the music is actually based on, the folk music of Spain, Scarlatti often uses the sounds of drums in one of the hands and a melodic line of say guitars in the other