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Argerich, Martha (sh)




born June 5, 1941, Buenos Aires, Arg.

Argentine pianist.

A prodigy, she began concertizing before she was 10. In 1955 she went to Europe, where her teachers included Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli (1920-95). She won two prestigious competitions at age 16 and the Chopin competition in 1965. Her exceptionally brilliant technique, emotional depth, and elan won her an enthusiastic international following.