@@Newambientmusic I think this teacher viewed her as a "great technician" - and she certainly has great ears! While I might prefer others for interpretation.....her aural/technical expertise is legendary. Her physical capability at the keyboard.....is probably unmatched. That's doesn't mean she was the greatest interpreter. Those who struggle at the keyboard.....might obtain a greater range of sound.
I’m surprised to see how shy she is and how humble she seems to be. She is , as mentioned by Obama , one of the greatest pianist of our time and excuse my shallowness but she is still very pretty on top of it all. God bless her
Martha simply rocks! I cannot think of another musician who combines so many wonderful musical qualities and has aged so gracefully without the diminishing skills. Listen to her recent performances. This amazing woman seems to be ageless. God bless her.
She is a very gracious woman - and rightfully deserves her place as one of the finest and most formidable pianists in modern history. Given the current US administration's global internationalist leanings, it doesn't come as a surprise they selected her to receive this honor, in spite of her limited involvement in US musical life. In any event she represents a rare musical phenomenon and gift to mankind :-)
She deserves the highest honors even if those honoring her know only a little of whom they are honoring. She is a muse and goddess of the highest order.
She was a good friend and colleague of my teacher, Ivan Davis. We were all excited when she came to Miami to play the Prokofiev 3rd Piano Concerto. Backstage I asked her how She pronounced her last name, and she pointedly replied, "ArgerICH----CH----CH---CH!!" And that certainly made a point!
So glad that Martha received the honors when Obama was still in office. Can you imagine if she were to get one now? Of course, I doubt she would even come to the ceremony.
true greatness is usually very humble because it recognizes its own limitations....that is why so many artists suffer ...and there are not a lot of great artists....sorry to inform you all who think contestants on tv shows produce them weekly...GET IT?
I didn't contest that, but she was four years YOUNGER when she went to study in Austria! So he was misinformed (or he didn't bother to check his facts)
Es un honor recibir esta distinción y los que hemos seguido la carrera de Marta desde que era chica estamos muy orgullosos de ella. Es testimonio de una época en que la Argentina se destacaba por su alto nivel cultural.
Martha fue una niña prodigio. ¿Qué tiene que ver el nivel cultural de Argentina en eso? Afortunadamente ella se fue de ese país y pudo desarrollar su arte y perfeccionarse en Europa. Gracias a su esfuerzo y su trabajo por todo el mundo, ella es hoy parte de la historia de la música universal y una de las mejores pianistas en todo el planeta, incluso hoy con casi 78 años. Si se hubiese quedado en Argentina tocando el piano, hoy sería una profesora de conservatorio jubilada, frustrada y con ideas suicidas.
@@erikgardetemps Creo que se salio de contexto, no se si es argentino, pero nuestro país tuvo y tiene muchas figuras relevantes, que continúan estando en este país. De acuerdo, que tengan algunos que emigrar para perfeccionarse o ganarse la vida... pero tiene que vivir en la Argentina y luego opinar! La sra. Cotello solo hablo de una época, nada mas que eso!!
The music of Faso is an inexhaustible source of sweetness. It allows us to plunge deep inside ourselves and at the same time resonate with our fellow man, Yé Lassina Coulibaly❤❤❤❤❤❤
ya'll guys need to chill out. He's a politician. Now you can have a politician that honors one of the most moving musicians of our time, or you can have one who doesn't. In an alternate world (or another century) maybe Obama would have composed a piece of music for Argerich to play, etc., but that's not the world we live in. Kudos to Obama for recognizing greatness.
thank you, A Contekkst -- NOTHING is more irritating than "neener-neener" assholes who have to show off in the mistaken assumption that they're SMARTER than everyone else. Just TRY to imagine how the current unelected head of the US government (whose name I refuse to say or type -- let's just settle on "tramp" ) might deal with any classical musicians who might earn a Kennedy Center Award. I can't even put my mind there....
I disagree. This kind of event is PR. Neither the government or Obama cares a single bit about what they try to promote here, we know that for sure. But at the very least, try to be somewhat believable when you want to look like you care, or at the very least let someone else do it. PR is a away of earning good reputation, but the backslash following a fail is both to be expected and justified, since it's just showing latent hypocrisy.
yes, it is very funny, and he should have checked how to pronounce her uncommon last name beforehand : / Also, she has a lot of patience with those interviewers at the end who were equally clueless. I also love her explanation of why she was "dazzled" at receiving the award- she's such a gem : )
"Who knows?" -- How utterly charming, gracious, and humble. It's a shame she doesn't consent to more interviews, though it's also quite understandable, considering how idiotic her interviewers are likely to be. Seriously, who mispronounces 'Mozart'?
Wow, this goes to show when they give out these lifetime awards to artists and scientists, they really have no idea who they're giving it to. Well, that and the last thing the recipient wants to be doing is accepting an award for his/her accomplishments. That remark she passed about how she was surprised that she was recognized that evening because she hasn't done much in this country. That has a hidden meaning. She basically said you people are clueless. If you know who this woman is, she must have been hating life. She doesn't talk to anyone and she loves cancelling concerts, but is definitely one of the greatest pianists ever
She has worked VERY hard on her art, which isn't very popular nowadays. It's totally understandable if she feels alienated, it's the fault of modern "culture" (or lack of) not hers.
Well when her name was mispronounced, it make me cringe. Twice! She must have been cracking up inside when she heard that generic introduction as to who is she is. I'm pretty sure there were people in that room that know who she is, but Obama wasn't one of them.
Wow, Martha Argerich getting honoured the same way as James Taylor and Eagles........ What an insult!........Of course they would be much more familiar to Obamas than Martha... And Obama not only mispronounced her name but also stated facts of her bio incorrectly. But Martha took it all in stride and was gracious as always.
I'm familiar with all of them, I have been a fan of hers since the 1980's in the inner city ghetto of Philadelphia Pensylvania, and I have been a fan of classical music since 1981 when I was 16 years old. I like some of the early hip-hop as well, and I was a Motown baby and a big fan of Niel Diamond, Van Cliburn, Smokey Robinson, Glen Gould, Arthur Rubinstein and Leonard Bernstein (Happy 100 Birthday). It was beautiful and gracious. Music transcends time, race, locality, and culture.
I met her 3 years ago and thanked her for her art. I brought her debut album (but on a CD) and asked her - in French, because I know that she prefers it over English - to sign it, especially for Jeux d’eau. She was very gracious and obliged. I can certainly understand why she doesn’t give interviews because these reporters…..
***** Dear Gary, thank you SO very much for that info. I'm glad about the recognition she deserves and Itzhak Perlman is the definitely one of the right guy to pay tribute to her. Thank you!
***** Wow, you're amazing. A video link and then pin pointing which one is the Martha's segment. Now I can watch it for myself. Again, I can't thank you enough, Gary! You're awesome.
Hey, Gary, I've finished watching it. It's wonderful, thank you. I kinda wished it was longer. And wished that the clips they showed were something like her electrifying 1970s Tchaikovsky or Rach 3, or the recent Prokofiev 3 or Ravel. The Gaspards, the Bachs, or the Prelude #16 Those were when she stoods out of the rest. But hey, I can't complain when a classical musician is being recognized outside of our little world. I also appreciate the little clip of interview they showed in CBS This Morning (I believe) which she played a jest of Chopin Etude #4. Good stuff.
There are far more bigots in this country than I ever realized. What does this honor have to do with political ideologies? Pres. Obama honored a great world renowned musician, Ms. Martha Argerich. Why be so mean spirited? Say something nice. If you can't do that, don't say anything at all. I really never knew classical music lovers were so mean. Ms Argerich's musical genius and achievements should not be degraded by such ugly comments, nor confused with liberal or conservative agendas. Whether you like his skin color or not, Pres. Obama is a brilliant human being who honored Ms. Argerich. Her performances are a way to get away from all that B.S., and an avenue for us all to enjoy and to let our prejudices take a back seat for a while. Music is a global language. Let's get on the same page and key, for once!!!!!
I have not only liked but loved your so precise and noble words. I feel Ms. Argerich accepted this prize as an assertion that she respects Mr Obama and his achievementes.
First of all, what a great thing to do. Second, watching Obama being president in this day and age is like taking a warm bath with some nice music (played by Martha!) after having been out in ice cold rain for over a year, not having had a home.
So interesting to see all the petty remarks, ignorant of how artists are chosen, rather than knowledgeable of the praise that this artist deserves. Argerich's technical ability and musicianship are extraordinary, and I am ecstatic to see her recognized in the US. No pianist worth his or her salt could deny her preeminence or begrudge her this award. No outstanding American musician would dispute having been influenced and/or impressed by her work. It is stunning. Oh, and that thing about her hair--sexist.
Nofer Trunions are you foreign? If so then that is why you can’t comprehend a simple English sentence. I am basically saying you are an arrogant piece of shit by spewing all this superior human being nonsense, and people who act exactly like you, is the sole reason as to why Martha most likely despises going outside.
@@polka678 You are arrogant and stupid. According to you Martha is no better or worse that the world's worst piano player. Mozart was a genius. Of course you obviously deny that too. Savants are also nothing special either, right. Actually this sounds like Communism propaganda. There's nothing special about Bolt or Marta either, right?
Wonderful honor, but I fail to see how she has contributed in any significant way to musical life in the U.S. (and I think she agrees)...a far more deserving pianist would have been the late Alicia de Larrocha, who should have been awarded during her life, or even posthumously... But I find it a bit shocking that no one told President how to pronounce her name correctly...he clearly has no idea who she is and what makes her talent so great (MA's talent as a pianist easily outshines even his as a politician...and that is saying something!!)
Yes, I heard that...but re: the President: I realize that he is given many things to say that have been written for him (after all he can't have knowledge of everything); but he sounds like a real idiot...
It's always very sad when someone mispronounces your name, Obama being an arrogant man, never tries to ask how to pronounce each recipient's name. Martha is a diva in piano world, my idol, once I did spend half an hour chatting with her backstage in New York after a wonderful performance, it was a real privilege. I pray to God to give her long life.
My piano teacher once said "Argerich is the greatest pianist alive today!" High praise!
She and Trifonov...and Kissin...and Sokolov...and Grimaud...and Berman...and...
@@Newambientmusic And of course, Horowitz! Do you agree?
Sun Dancer what I wanted to say was that there is not a better pianist in general, so many
@@Newambientmusic I think this teacher viewed her as a "great technician" - and she certainly has great ears! While I might prefer others for interpretation.....her aural/technical expertise is legendary. Her physical capability at the keyboard.....is probably unmatched. That's doesn't mean she was the greatest interpreter. Those who struggle at the keyboard.....might obtain a greater range of sound.
@@sundancer7381 ALIVE
I’m surprised to see how shy she is and how humble she seems to be. She is , as mentioned by Obama , one of the greatest pianist of our time and excuse my shallowness but she is still very pretty on top of it all. God bless her
I do not see shy. I see deliberate reservation.
5:09 "Who knows?" - That was a serious answer, and exactly the answer that comes from a brilliant mind, a mind of total openness.
Martha simply rocks! I cannot think of another musician who combines so many wonderful musical qualities and has aged so gracefully without the diminishing skills. Listen to her recent performances. This amazing woman seems to be ageless. God bless her.
john mclaughlin comes to mind but even his skills have started to diminish. martha is unmatched
She is head and shoulders above all other pianists.
The best description of Martha’s amazingness I’ve ever heard!
I love her reaction when she sees Plácido Domingo.
She is a very gracious woman - and rightfully deserves her place as one of the finest and most formidable pianists in modern history. Given the current US administration's global internationalist leanings, it doesn't come as a surprise they selected her to receive this honor, in spite of her limited involvement in US musical life. In any event she represents a rare musical phenomenon and gift to mankind :-)
Yes, Yes, Yes.
Lady of REAL class and a wonderful talent.Had the privilege once of hearing her play in London
She's just amazing. They're no words to describe how great she is.
I think she’s on an equal level with Beethoven , Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff in her technical ability and interpretive skills!
She deserves the highest honors even if those honoring her know only a little of whom they are honoring. She is a muse and goddess of the highest order.
You watch her and everything/everyone around her simply vanishes away. What an extraordinary woman, in every single aspect of its meaning.
FELICIDADES MARTHA!!! la MEJOR PIANISTA de todos los tiempos, y una HERMOSA
PERSONA !!! Desde Argentina BESOS.
LO MISMO PIENSO, Y UNA HUMILDAD TAN RARA EN ESTOS DIAS, PARA UNA ARTISTA COMO ELLA!!! TAMBIEN DESDE BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA.
Si, la miglior pianista del xx secolo, viva l.Argentina, viva Marta!besos desde Palermo
She was a good friend and colleague of my teacher, Ivan Davis. We were all excited when she came to Miami to play the Prokofiev 3rd Piano Concerto. Backstage I asked her how She pronounced her last name, and she pointedly replied, "ArgerICH----CH----CH---CH!!" And that certainly made a point!
I thought you were doing some organic chemistry ...
My teacher studied under Ivan davis!!
@@pianoforte17xx48 Clever!
She is way above these people.
No one:
Absolutely no one:
Obama: Martha ARGERITZ!
@Justin Ohara He's not American....
He was born in a country illegally occupied by the US
Un orgullo argentino.
estava pensando isso, pena que ela é argentina.
@Joaquín Amaya poderia ser brasileira. ps. existe uma "rivalidade" entre brasileiros e argentinos. abs
@@grupomercadomundo2775 En esta partida, por fin le ganamos a Brasil...y a los brasileños!
@@arqimusiq kkk sim sim, um abraço à todos amigos da argentina e do mundo
South and North America is European culture!
I absolutely love this woman. :)
You are not the only one
"Well you're a little better now." "Who knows?" 🙄
😂😂😂
💕💕💕💕Martha Goddess of.Piano...4all of us pianists of the world.Respect...4ever
I love your life, Martha
So glad that Martha received the honors when Obama was still in office. Can you imagine if she were to get one now? Of course, I doubt she would even come to the ceremony.
If someone is familiar with piano, is almost impossible not to know her.
Grande Martha, una de las mejores intérpretes de ese maravilloso instrumento llamado piano. La esperamos en Buenos Aires , ojalá sea pronto !!!🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱. Jangan tolol ya sobat. ???? Saya adalah seorang pemerintah daerah provinsi ntb
@@abetnegopurba4729 Anda bodoh dan bodoh yang tidak tahu apa -apa tentang Martha Argerich
@@Stradivariuslespaul fffgufyfydtswrsgdhjvhxdajggxfshvhxhdvgstfjzrwtraestwstwudycjjkcfarfhcfatfivyarswestdugicrardyvkjdrseatfugigudyrsidudyufstatsgugutfyf6dtdtstdjv
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Bravo la genial Martica, la inolvidable amiga y compañera de mi juventud en Viena
HOLA PLACIDO!
true greatness is usually very humble because it recognizes its own limitations....that is why so many artists suffer ...and there are not a lot of great artists....sorry to inform you all who think contestants on tv shows produce them weekly...GET IT?
This makes America great, it recognizes the greatest in all domains!
Amo a esta mujer. inspiradora.
very gracious of her to entertain all of this the way she does
Gracias Martha por tu arte, tu pasión y tu talento.
she is the reason I started playing bach
Damn imagine having the privileged to introduce the best pianist of the 20th century for an award, obama should be honored
La plus grande pianiste, la plus parfaite, qu'a connu le 20ème siècle.
By the time she was 18 she left her native Argentina to study in Austria? ehhh? No, she was 14 when she went to study with Gulda in Vienna!
Willem Boone He did say Vienna.
I didn't contest that, but she was four years YOUNGER when she went to study in Austria! So he was misinformed (or he didn't bother to check his facts)
She was sent with her familiy to Vienna and Salzburg with strong support of President Juan Peron who instantly reckoned her unique gift
i think he said 'a teenager'...
Fake News....
Es un honor recibir esta distinción y los que hemos seguido la carrera de Marta desde que era chica estamos muy orgullosos de ella. Es testimonio de una época en que la Argentina se destacaba por su alto nivel cultural.
Martha fue una niña prodigio. ¿Qué tiene que ver el nivel cultural de Argentina en eso? Afortunadamente ella se fue de ese país y pudo desarrollar su arte y perfeccionarse en Europa. Gracias a su esfuerzo y su trabajo por todo el mundo, ella es hoy parte de la historia de la música universal y una de las mejores pianistas en todo el planeta, incluso hoy con casi 78 años. Si se hubiese quedado en Argentina tocando el piano, hoy sería una profesora de conservatorio jubilada, frustrada y con ideas suicidas.
@@erikgardetemps Creo que se salio de contexto, no se si es argentino, pero nuestro país tuvo y tiene muchas figuras relevantes, que continúan estando en este país. De acuerdo, que tengan algunos que emigrar para perfeccionarse o ganarse la vida... pero tiene que vivir en la Argentina y luego opinar! La sra. Cotello solo hablo de una época, nada mas que eso!!
The music of Faso is an inexhaustible source of sweetness.
It allows us to plunge deep inside ourselves and at the same time resonate with our fellow man, Yé Lassina Coulibaly❤❤❤❤❤❤
She has such a sweet spirit.
ya'll guys need to chill out. He's a politician. Now you can have a politician that honors one of the most moving musicians of our time, or you can have one who doesn't. In an alternate world (or another century) maybe Obama would have composed a piece of music for Argerich to play, etc., but that's not the world we live in. Kudos to Obama for recognizing greatness.
Thank you!!! Well stated!
thank you, A Contekkst -- NOTHING is more irritating than "neener-neener" assholes who have to show off in the mistaken assumption that they're SMARTER than everyone else. Just TRY to imagine how the current unelected head of the US government (whose name I refuse to say or type -- let's just settle on "tramp" ) might deal with any classical musicians who might earn a Kennedy Center Award. I can't even put my mind there....
I disagree.
This kind of event is PR.
Neither the government or Obama cares a single bit about what they try to promote here, we know that for sure.
But at the very least, try to be somewhat believable when you want to look like you care, or at the very least let someone else do it.
PR is a away of earning good reputation, but the backslash following a fail is both to be expected and justified, since it's just showing latent hypocrisy.
serendipity is what she feels
"Argeritz" LOL He'd never heard of her.
Tom Blancato I nearly fell off my chair.
yes, it is very funny, and he should have checked how to pronounce her uncommon last name beforehand : / Also, she has a lot of patience with those interviewers at the end who were equally clueless. I also love her explanation of why she was "dazzled" at receiving the award- she's such a gem : )
Rodolfo Valentino Respectfully, bullshit. He knew nothing of her. He knows nothing much of classical music.
oh do fuck off, you sad little tosser
+Rodolfo Valentino Explain Shakira, smartie.
ooww wauww ! Obama met the greatest pianist alive, wauw !! Argerich, I carry you on hands. You are my HERO(ine)
At age 82 she is back on tour and us as good as ever
He pronounced her name wrong...
She's so humble how lovely
"Who knows?" -- How utterly charming, gracious, and humble. It's a shame she doesn't consent to more interviews, though it's also quite understandable, considering how idiotic her interviewers are likely to be. Seriously, who mispronounces 'Mozart'?
The two ppl in this world I would love to meet. Martha just turned 80 (6-5-21) And I have seen her speak 5 languages myself. Barenboim does it too.
oh god how i miss these times
Hola Placido! :)
And it was Domingo.
She is magnificent. (A pity that the President didn't know whom he was in the presence of.)
Say the name right !!
She is amazing!
Que pena que no tiene traducción al Español no todos sabemos lngles.
Omg my two favorite people in one video!
Wow, this goes to show when they give out these lifetime awards to artists and scientists, they really have no idea who they're giving it to. Well, that and the last thing the recipient wants to be doing is accepting an award for his/her accomplishments. That remark she passed about how she was surprised that she was recognized that evening because she hasn't done much in this country. That has a hidden meaning. She basically said you people are clueless. If you know who this woman is, she must have been hating life. She doesn't talk to anyone and she loves cancelling concerts, but is definitely one of the greatest pianists ever
She has worked VERY hard on her art, which isn't very popular nowadays. It's totally understandable if she feels alienated, it's the fault of modern "culture" (or lack of) not hers.
Well when her name was mispronounced, it make me cringe. Twice! She must have been cracking up inside when she heard that generic introduction as to who is she is. I'm pretty sure there were people in that room that know who she is, but Obama wasn't one of them.
A genius with a nose for genius. She has given other geniuses a chance at greatness, too.
Wow, Martha Argerich getting honoured the same way as James Taylor and Eagles........
What an insult!........Of course they would be much more familiar to Obamas than Martha...
And Obama not only mispronounced her name but also stated facts of her bio incorrectly. But Martha took it all in stride and was gracious as always.
James Taylor and Eagles are also important to us. I think it is not an insult.
cmvb - Who's us? Ignoramuses?.......
I'm familiar with all of them, I have been a fan of hers since the 1980's in the inner city ghetto of Philadelphia Pensylvania, and I have been a fan of classical music since 1981 when I was 16 years old. I like some of the early hip-hop as well, and I was a Motown baby and a big fan of Niel Diamond, Van Cliburn, Smokey Robinson, Glen Gould, Arthur Rubinstein and Leonard Bernstein (Happy 100 Birthday). It was beautiful and gracious. Music transcends time, race, locality, and culture.
I met her 3 years ago and thanked her for her art. I brought her debut album (but on a CD) and asked her - in French, because I know that she prefers it over English - to sign it, especially for Jeux d’eau. She was very gracious and obliged.
I can certainly understand why she doesn’t give interviews because these reporters…..
"because these reporters" are self absorbed, ignorant and obnoxious. ..
hard to overstate how lucky he is
When politics tries to score with arts. Next day they cut some more funds and subsidy.
those terrible interviewers....I cringed so much
Alle fehl am Platz
She is divine
superbe personne magnifique artiste..
I'm wondering what they performed on stage in honor of Martha and who was playing it... So wished someone would upload the whole event.
*****
Dear Gary, thank you SO very much for that info. I'm glad about the recognition she deserves and Itzhak Perlman is the definitely one of the right guy to pay tribute to her. Thank you!
*****
Wow, you're amazing. A video link and then pin pointing which one is the Martha's segment. Now I can watch it for myself. Again, I can't thank you enough, Gary! You're awesome.
Hey, Gary, I've finished watching it. It's wonderful, thank you. I kinda wished it was longer. And wished that the clips they showed were something like her electrifying 1970s Tchaikovsky or Rach 3, or the recent Prokofiev 3 or Ravel. The Gaspards, the Bachs, or the Prelude #16 Those were when she stoods out of the rest. But hey, I can't complain when a classical musician is being recognized outside of our little world. I also appreciate the little clip of interview they showed in CBS This Morning (I believe) which she played a jest of Chopin Etude #4. Good stuff.
LOL Obama just read his teleprompter. Obama did not understand what he was uttering, nor did Obama understand the music he was listening to.
martha argerich, Argentina, la mejor pianista del mundo, algo q objetar?
Se opor... não né, talvez só Franz Liszt tenha sido superior ou igual.
"I haven't done much in this country" - putdown of the century so far!
Wow this is illuminating
Most beautiful woman on the planet
Martha having no idea what Facebook live is 3:06 love it
grande !!MARTHA....
I love that Obama is honoring her.
But Martha won't honour him.
@@vova47 she Will definitely!!! But she won't honour a KGB dictator ruling since 1999 we have Here
Horowitz... Argeritz... what a differentz...))))))))))
Zotovitz.....moloditz.....
Your joking right ? Rachmaninov said after hearing Horowitz play rach3 that’s how I always dreamed it should sound
ARGERICH!!!!!
LMFAO
O, bumma...
There are far more bigots in this country than I ever realized. What does this honor have to do with political ideologies? Pres. Obama honored a great world renowned musician, Ms. Martha Argerich. Why be so mean spirited? Say something nice. If you can't do that, don't say anything at all. I really never knew classical music lovers were so mean. Ms Argerich's musical genius and achievements should not be degraded by such ugly comments, nor confused with liberal or conservative agendas. Whether you like his skin color or not, Pres. Obama is a brilliant human being who honored Ms. Argerich. Her performances are a way to get away from all that B.S., and an avenue for us all to enjoy and to let our prejudices take a back seat for a while. Music is a global language. Let's get on the same page and key, for once!!!!!
You
I have not only liked but loved your so precise and noble words. I feel Ms. Argerich accepted this prize as an assertion that she respects Mr Obama and his achievementes.
Well said
WHERE IS THE PERFORMANCE???!
First of all, what a great thing to do. Second, watching Obama being president in this day and age is like taking a warm bath with some nice music (played by Martha!) after having been out in ice cold rain for over a year, not having had a home.
You need a HOT bath and lots of soap after seeing obama.
Richly deserving of the honor
Lovely lady, stunning beauty when she was young
Did she ever stop smoking?
Divina
Absolutely love this woman
So interesting to see all the petty remarks, ignorant of how artists are chosen, rather than knowledgeable of the praise that this artist deserves. Argerich's technical ability and musicianship are extraordinary, and I am ecstatic to see her recognized in the US. No pianist worth his or her salt could deny her preeminence or begrudge her this award. No outstanding American musician would dispute having been influenced and/or impressed by her work. It is stunning. Oh, and that thing about her hair--sexist.
Obama is speaking about Martha as if he playes the piano himself. I wish there was a man like him in the WH today
Obama could only play mouth organ. He was an affirmative action president.
There is a REAL PRESIDENT in WH today.
❤️❤️❤️❤️🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷❤️❤️❤️❤️
wtf where did this come from, havent heard from Martha Agerich in a long time?!?!?!
Queen!!
La mejor de todos los tiempos!
Martha was perhaps the most evolved / superior human being there which makes this honor somewhat ,... can't think of the word.
It’s people like you that are the reason she doesn’t like going out much
@@polka678 That doesn't make any sense.
Nofer Trunions are you foreign? If so then that is why you can’t comprehend a simple English sentence.
I am basically saying you are an arrogant piece of shit by spewing all this superior human being nonsense, and people who act exactly like you, is the sole reason as to why Martha most likely despises going outside.
@@polka678 You are arrogant and stupid. According to you Martha is no better or worse that the world's worst piano player. Mozart was a genius. Of course you obviously deny that too. Savants are also nothing special either, right. Actually this sounds like Communism propaganda. There's nothing special about Bolt or Marta either, right?
All this needs is Mischa and it'd be perfect
omg yes
Obama is an excellent speaker!
One virtuoso describes another in diametrically-different fields of accomplishment.
She doesn't seem to care very much. Those things are not for her.
Qué grande que sos, Martha
My goodness Obama is a class act-and, yes, Martha Argerich can play Chopin's Andante Spianato in a transcendent way.
He should feel honoured to have met her....
Wonderful honor, but I fail to see how she has contributed in any significant way to musical life in the U.S. (and I think she agrees)...a far more deserving pianist would have been the late Alicia de Larrocha, who should have been awarded during her life, or even posthumously...
But I find it a bit shocking that no one told President how to pronounce her name correctly...he clearly has no idea who she is and what makes her talent so great (MA's talent as a pianist easily outshines even his as a politician...and that is saying something!!)
Music Man she says that in the interview
Yes, I heard that...but re: the President: I realize that he is given many things to say that have been written for him (after all he can't have knowledge of everything); but he sounds like a real idiot...
You're forgetting that he maybe ignorant about music, but he is honoring her as a classical musician. That's what counts.
WOW!!!!!
Браво ! Марта !
It's always very sad when someone mispronounces your name, Obama being an arrogant man, never tries to ask how to pronounce each recipient's name. Martha is a diva in piano world, my idol, once I did spend half an hour chatting with her backstage in New York after a wonderful performance, it was a real privilege. I pray to God to give her long life.
Congrats!
Sabra quien es??? jeje