Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody No.6, Martha Argerich 1966
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2011
- A turbulent interpretation of one of Liszt's many rhapsodies. Interesting to note her getting carried away in the final (and maniacal!) octaves nearing the end. Looks like even Martha can get the better of Martha...
Filmed in Munich, 1966.
If Martha ever got into a fight, she could just play a C major octave scale on someone's face and they'd die.
***** If her double octaves were any more devastating they would emit Emperpor Palpatine style force lightning.
bledredwine What about some octaves? You know, if she wanted to shatter all their bones before they died, XD
Imagine if she trilled on someone's ballsack! They'd be sterile.
That's a wired comment.
Haaahaha 😊😂😂😂
those octaves. I'm crying.
Lizzie Wixted nobody since her has played them as flawlessly and easily as she does. It's truly unbelievable especially if you play piano!!! I'm decently fast with them because I have larger hands thankfully, but damn!!! seems like she has 4 hands, not 2!!!
yup the octaves are hard, but its easy when you get the hang of it
the performance is stunning
STFU
Cziffra?
I also have tears in my eyes
She plays so easily and naturally, we cannot imagine how much work there is behind. She purely forgets that she is on stage, she plays a wonderful music and finds a great joy in it. I think she is the best pianist of the XX. century.
Probably between her and horowitz
still doing great this century
She IS the in this Century and the five centuries.
@@ronalda.saname396 yeah sure whatever you say
5:26
I watched her play in London some years ago and it's the only time I can remember having the feeling that I was in the presence of true greatness.
I had the same feeling with evgeny kissin !
Thanks for not writing ‘genius’. Greatness is fine.
@@Mr.Monta77 Lol😂, yah genius is kinda too common lately. Genius create something groundbreaking, which i doubt most people able to correlate to that.
@@Abcd-df2ep yep also this word “genius” sounds like someone was born with this talent and just ignoring the fact that how hard they’ve been working
Jessye Norman and Stephen Covey gave off the same vibe….truly outstanding humans
We have recordings of her and she's still alive.... what a time to be alive!!!!
We also have recordings of Alexei Grynyuk and he is also alive. So?
We also have recordings of Alexei Grynyuk and he is also alive. So?
With all due respect, but Grynyuk and Argerich... let us not mix apples and oranges.
More like champagne and pepsi!
and still in 2021! :)
Shes the best, surreal.. perfect, a clear example who someone that make this world a better place.
Julian Cortalezzi yes
Well said...im a musician of 33 years old and I just in the last week discovered her through commenting on other musical vids and I have to say I am most inspired but she had made everything else seem so plain and elementary. Is there any musician of her equal?
Bravo you are so right!
@SO GUYS WE DID IT absolutely not. not even close. rousseau is an amateur compared to argerich
@SO GUYS WE DID IT no it's not opinion, it's literally objective fact. no one even knows who rouseaeu is
She is one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. A true master.
Maybe she is. But Liszt is an overrated composer in my mind..except his piano concerto.
@@fellow7091 But you are a nobody! No one cares what you think.
Wat. His music is my favorite piano music. His trancendental etudes are phenomenal. @@fellow7091
@@fellow7091 his 6 consolations might change yout mind
Sheer brilliance. I visited Liszts grave in Bayreuth last year. It's quite mysterious to stand near the remains of him as you ponder his music and influence. He would have loved young Martha.
Martha, you will never know how much I love you
Lo mismo pienso yo, pero espero al menos poder escucharla en vivo alguna vez....
Nur weil sie gut Klavier spielt...?
Back off, I saw her first!!
that’s weird..
@@imaretardbut why, she was such a beauty on her 20s
Martha in no way gets carried away. Rather, her technical prowess carries the music to extraordinary heights of musical excitement. Exactly as Liszt intended! Thanks for sharing this historic video of Argerich in B&W.
Makes a few mistakes though - of course no disrespect to her, this recording is legendary
this is the most un -toxic comment section i have ever seen
Why would a vid on classical music be toxic?
Henri Cornelssen Check out the comment section of The Shire theme it’s the friendliest place in existence
Fuck you!
Simple.. idiots don’t listen to classical music
@@aallpprr8998 true
He actually never charged for lessons, and the man was no show off. He was simply a genius and felt it his duty to share it. Liszt actually lost many friends due to his lack of ego and constant strive to improve the arts, and people became jealous because he WAS the best so effortlessly. This is what makes Liszt such a unique character. It was Liszt's kingdom and all romantic composers were his followers. And as for how to interpret this piece, it's all a matter of opinion.
there are recordings of those who were taught by liszt how to play his pieces so we somewhat know I guess?
@@josefanon8504 can you share some ?
@@cosmicskeleton
ua-cam.com/video/wCaM-ga7Igc/v-deo.html
enjoy
@@josefanon8504 czifra was taught by liszts favourite pupil. Also, czifra was very familiar with gypsy style playing which liszts rhapsodies are based on
@@cosmicskeleton Oddly enough, Liszt's last student here plays over an hour of Liszt, but no Hungarian Rhapsodies.
ua-cam.com/video/5kUtgZ6Tv9M/v-deo.html
I read that she is such a strong pianist that particularly male pianists will come from near and far to attend her few concerts to try and see for themselves what makes her so strong. The article said that if we were lucky enough to get a ticket to her now rare concerts we would likely see many famous pianists in particular in the crowd. Having the benefit of UA-cam, is wonderful because we can see for ourselves what an extraordinary pianist she is when we may have missed seeing her in person.
She was really inspired on this day. All of the videos from this recording are memorable!
Nah, she is just a great musician.
Oh
Mark Mc she is the best
@@maxihinz1 She is, but I agree that she was really inspired that day...
@@maxihinz1 Not a great, one of the best.
Martha is the best! In a field dominated by famous male virtuosi, she played circles around them, and she continues to play at the highest levels of musical excellence!
It's strange to think that this was recorded at the year when my mother was born, and it still has a better sound quality than many of today's videos out there...
There was very good filming and recording equipment at the time already, but it was expensive, so it was only used for big movies, or, in this case, the best musicians
Pianos weren’t tinny sounding like they are today. There are a lot of bad pianos out there these days.
@@toscadonna I was referring to the recording quality, not the piano or her interpretation.
@@nickroosh9407yeah but if you have a small and bad piano in a suboptimal room it will not sound good even with great equipment.
The room, piano, and playing were probably pretty much perfect here. And that already makes it much more possible to get a great sound even with old equipment.
Thank you Rick Beato for letting us know.
For anyone coming from Rick, check out her performance of the Rachmaninov Piano Concerto 3. A brief part of it was in his video, it's some of the most mind blowing stuff you'll find on youtube.
Thanks, she is absolutely mind blowing.
I was annoyed every time he cut the music- I will definitely check that out!
@@inkerikavantera Yeah he played a few seconds from the beginning of the third movement of Rach 3 in his video but I think it deserved more xD
@@makaan699 I'm about to have my morning coffee- I'll have that on the background. Although she is NOT background music. But you know what I mean. I was happy to hear him talking about her though- we have little bit in common with her. I started playing piano at 3 and never really got rid of performance anxiety. Also couple of languages..🤓
Liszt composed it, Martha Played it, and I feel happy just listening it. Can anybody tell me how it feels to be able to play or even compose something like that? Let me play that again.
I can tell you from my personal experience, I'm in a great deal of pain just from playing the last few measures of this piece. It's very painful and hard to explain. And yet, some how it's satisfying to play that. It just sounds ridiculous, when in reality it's just chords and octaves.
romerofan123 It shouldn't hurt at all! Maybe you haven't yet found your own technique to play it, but it really shouldn't hurt.
It's an exhilarating piece to play, especially when you reach the octaves section. It's a very rewarding feeling to be able to play this piece and feel the keys underneath your fingers as you blast your way through the octaves section, you feel like you can do anything and you're on top of the world.
I think it feels very normal, like doing anything else.
They 're just humans, like you, me, or anyone else. They simply happen to be able to do some things much better than anyone else.
daseladi Normal is not a word to be used in describing either Liszt or Argerich. I guarantee you, each of them know they are not normal.
Martha is on fire here! The very best kind of music making...I'm sure Liszt would approve...of everything she does!
I am so grateful this was recorded, otherwise people may not have believed this level of playing is possible. Her left hand, especially with those octaves at the end, is just next level. 🤯
Majestuoso,,Feliz Cumpleaños Martha!🇦🇷
@Natanael Cairó Sisi y es una grosa vi los videos de piba , re personalidad ya tenía
@Natanael Cairó yo también. Belleza, talento y mucha personalidad ❤️
Absolutely phenomenal performance. Cant stop repeating it again and again...
Watch alexei grynyuk
Are you his mother or manager?
Wednesday morning, I'm laying on my bed, reading Murakami and listen to this. My life is complete.
of all the classical concert pianist s I've heard through my life - she stands up above them all ; insanely good !
One of the best pianists ever. Not gonna say the best because no one is the best in piano
Liszt himself might have been better? Idk
@@Milchundmehl Not a good comparison, Liszt was someone of the past, he was a performer and a composer. Martha is only a performer, 19th century vs. 21th century. Who knows how good Liszt actually is anyways, all we have are descriptions and praises from others.
@@SCRIABINIST well if he performed everything he composed, there's no doubt that he's gotta be one of the greatest pianists of all time
@@Milchundmehl I don't know if it is true, but on e i heard that Liszt could sightread Chopin etudes
I can’t believe what I just witnessed
Wow, those last two and a half minutes really give you the chills. What a feat. She's amazing.
List is crying from happiness... His music could not be played with more heart and passion.
She's the perfection.
one of the best
I have watched this feat of magic EVERY WEEK for the last 4 years! And I simply can't stop watching!
I love how her fingers moved across the keyboard. Wonderful performance as always.
Extremely wonderful
In 1966 Martha Argerich perfomed the best version of Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 of all times, so since then I don't even bother looking for other version. It's perfect.
How about Horowitz's ?
@@didierduplenne2325 I’m sorry for my 11-year-ago me. Martha’s rendition is unique and Horowitz’ is unique as well, but in different ways. I’m always searching for performances I haven’t heard or seen before as well as new ones. Pianists have different styles and something interesting to add in this and other pieces. I love Horowitz’ peculiarities in his performance.
@@brunopiccinindarn dude you're still here standing
Horowitz and martha are amazing
BUT
IMAGINE HOW WOULDVE LISZT HIMSELF PLAYED IT
@@palpalonpalpalon He famously always refused to be recorded
Unbelievable video of Martha at age ~ 25 🔥 Truly an incredible pianist
I still come back to this every year.
This is honestly, to me, the greatest recording of this piece by Liszt.
The accuracy of the fingering is quite notable and allows a great precision in phrasing and eloquence. This is easy to see concidering the angle of viewing of the camera. This makes the document especially interesting.
Ele conversa com as teclas, fala com as notas, respira, busca o ar e despeja a inspiração nos dedos enquanto executa a música. E enche nossa alma!
Dude 1966...I'm gonna be 40 and I've practically lived an entire lifetime already. This gifted genius is STILL PLAYING CONCERTS quite exquisitely--at 80 years old. I mean...to say she loves the piano and has honed her true gift is an understatement. I mean...to call it talent at this point is well...pointless. I mean is mastery the word? She is a MASTER of her craft. She has MASTERED the piano.
It's just that I discovered her today (don't kill me) and I'm amazed I didn't know of her until about an hour ago and I'm taking it all in and well it's gonna take me a lifetime to catch up, but I'm ready! What a gift!
Lang Lang dreams about this interpretation
i feel lang lang is a bit more of a showman than is good for his playing.
@@tommyroyston124 have you seen him play this.....
He doesn’t dream of this. He’s more of a pop star than a classical musician.
@@Sam-ky3su I think that characterization is partially accurate, but also not accurate. He certainly behaves in a very showy way like a pop star, but then again Franz Liszt himself was known for being quite a showman. Lang Lang certainly has some excellent musical interpretations, such as his Traumerei. Personally though, I often disagree with his interpretations, and I can't stand watching his extreme movements. Everyone is different though; Horowitz was virtually immobile during performance.
Si Lang Lang es una estrella del pop, Martha es una gran rockera
she learned Gaspard de la Nuit in one week, claiming that she didn’t know it was supposed to be hard 😭😭
I think it was 4 or 5 days, along with Schumann's Abegg variations. She also learned Prokofiev's concerto no.3 by ear when she was in bed half-asleep
Wow 😯 that’s both impressive and funny 😄
Christ
We are not worthy of this woman
Im a genius!
Post scriptum
Thanks for the like🎩🎩
Piss off IMPOSTER!!!!
Im racist
@@fryderykfranciszekchopin9382 la campanella. Hungarian rhapsody no. 2
@@fryderykfranciszekchopin9382 I'm on team Chopin. Best composer I know.
Difficult Pieces: Liszt
Beautiful Pieces: Chopin
She was Friedrich Gulda student. What a lucky and gifted woman!!! 😍😍😍
1966 and such good audio!? Incredible
Yes. Audio recording quality was excellent by the mid 1950s.
shes a monster and i love every minute of it.....incredible.
Rick Beato introduced me to this virtuoso. Thanks, Rick.
The fact how can she make Liszt look so easy is INCREDIBLE!
Her fingers flows on the piano like a spring breeze. 😍
The best version ever.
thank you Ms. Argerich!!!!
......and Liszt of course :)
I just heard rosseau play this...not disrespect to him but the diference between a youtube pianist and a world class pianist like Martha is HUUGEE
I mean, you really are not wrong
Rosseau’s version is better than this ngl
Rousseaus version has far less mistakes, is less choppy and overall better. Hes been playing for over 15 years. Him being a UA-camr doesnt make him any less skilled than someone at a concert hall.
@@ewcho8995 The general audio quality is obviously going to be better in a rendition recorded in 2019 compared to something recorded in 1966. But Martha's version just sounds better in my opinion.
@@ewcho8995 it's definitely a different interpretation of the piece. In my opinion, Rousseau's version has much more character and fluidity, but I think I'm just biased.
Es realmente perfecta , expresiva, su digitacion, todo la mejor pianista del siglo veinte
My idol, Martha Argerich, performing the beautiful Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 by Liszt.
MARAVILLOSO Y EL PIANO TIENE UN BRILLO ESPECIAL
One of my favourite pianists too
Liszt = Cziffra
She was my idol to until i heard Yuja Wang.
@TheTage Show Everyone is entitled to their OWN opinion , i never thought anyone could come close to Martha but in MY opinion Yuja has the edge .
I’ve played this in competition in high school but have never been able to play this clearly. What talent.
Thank you Mr Liszt for composing such high level music that still delight millions of people worldwide even long after you are gone. You are beyond GENIUS!
Not only is she an absolutely incredible player, but she’s such a stunning classy beauty and still is today ❤️
Briliant pianist,Super Hard work❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a liveliness in this rhapsody. Her playing is so natural as if she was improvising (in the gipsy style). Not to mention the beauty of her sound (as always).
And what about her octaves ! her acceleration at the end is fantastic. Alexei Grynyuk does not play faster ! And she is so musical ! This video is a treasure.
THOSE OCTAVES! I haven't seen anyone play octaves that flawlessly! I am SO envious!
I will forever watch old videos of Martha Argerich
Virtuosismo verdaderamente diabólico ! Sólo los que tocamos el piano sabemos de la gran dificultad de tocar las octavas del final de la Rapsodia. Bravo Martha !!!!!
Arriba Argentina !
I have never seen sheer brutality (so graceful and beautiful and effortlessly done
To think that this wonderful lady was going to go through three bouts of cancer and still be playing virtuoso piano many years later. I believe she is the greatest pianist in the world.
Thank you ,Martha. It`s vital to know that in these dark days there is still music like this to help us through. Masterpiece. Bless you !!
So Listz, what notes will you use?
Listz: Yes
I sorted by newest
Liszt.
So Listz, what notes will you use?
Listz: I’ll use so many you’ll have to make a Liszt to remember them all
*Liszt Ferenc*
Wtf
The most beautiful woman alive
Wow I am fortunate to have observed this exceptional artist...thank you Rick Beato for your guidance and recommendation! The highest performance!
Bravíssimo, Martha! Que virtuose imensa!
She played so well! Great pianist!
How wonderful this woman
Yes! That's the way to play a Liszt Rhapsody.
you know what makes this even more awesome, she’s playing this in memory
Bravo, both thumbs up for the composer and the performer. Thank you for sharing this beauty.
she's so intense! yet technical at the same time passionate
Such high quality audio and video recording in 1966?
Surprisingly, old recordings of music are extremely clear, while talking in the exact same recording is rather fuzzy (as in Victor Borge's musical "skits")
@@allenwang202 I've noticed that too, but why is that, I wonder?
This was probably shot on 35mm film and recorded on open reel tape.
They recorded it with time machine, not calculator.
@@opus5770 it was related to the quality of the tape used. I always preferred to listen to and record on magnetic tape. It was the best medium of the day. Vinyl was quite good but you could never seem to open the cello wrapper off an album without leaving permanent static "pops".
WOWWW!!! I have been playing piano for 7 years now and I've never cried listening to a piece, but boy oh boy, this nearly made my cry 😭. So beautiful!!!
Why can't I like this more than once??
Talento. Magia Argentina. Hermosa a los oídos.
unique performer - flawless !!!
I can only hold my breathing to listen it. Bravo!!
That's pretty extraordinary. Just for amusement: it's generally considered among pianists that if you can play the octaves at the end at metronome mark 120 you have basically arrived, technically speaking. Argerich plays them here at 146. Even Cziffra only goes at about 130.
Hey it’s nice to see you I’m subbed to your channel lol
But Cziffra is super lit though:D
😀
This rare video is really a treasure~ Thank you so much for posting this!
I watch this everyday now
SHES ON FIRE HERE!!!
ive become a fan im obsessed now with watching her play she has got some mad fingers plays so beautifully and to liszt one of my favorite classical musicians my heart be still BRAVA MARTHA i salute u
Martha Argerich: the greatest musician alive today
The 'greatest', and at the age she is now? Or just your own personal favourite?
She was. At the current moment, I dare say my technique--along with many others--well succeed her. However so, one thing that doesn't usually diminish too much with age, is your ear for music.
Yes She is Fantastic. I have not heard of a greater version of this piece.
What about me?
Dumbass, if I'm dead, how am I typing this?
Who tf disliked this ? This is a masterpiece and she’s a seriously talented pianist …look at her hands…
Fantastic! I love this sort of piano close up. Super super great.
The ineffable beauty of the instrument, the performer and the music itself create a stunning example of divine power! Absolute magic!! Ann D.
I'm in love with her since 60s'
Good lord! I can't keep up with her! Awesome!!
I'm dumbstruck after seeing that. Truly astounding. Thanks for the heads up Rick Beato.
I can play between 4:05 and 4:08, but that’s it.
I literally can play the full thing😅😅😅😅😅
Wow she truly is one of the best musicians of all time
Just Gorgeous
Merci ,vous m'avez donné des frissons, magnifiquement joué par Madame Martiha Argerich dans sa jeunesse👍👏😊
Can´t believe it´s from 1966. Sound quality is just awesome! Wow!
"Looks like even Martha can get the better of Martha..." Have no idea what that means. Looks like Martha is performing brilliantly, and that is all.
God, I love her.
Martha Argerich is the one of the greatest pianist of are time she is a master of the Hungarian Rhapsoday no 6 Bravo
She was three when she started playing the piano. 25 here. 10 000 hours + playing.