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Martha Argerich Reflects on Legacy After Enchanting Basel Performance

4/1/2025

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Pianist Martha Argerich, 83, enchanted audiences with her performance in Basel, Switzerland, yet craved a moment of solitude afterward. As fans eagerly awaited autographs, she stepped outside for a smoke, yearning to shed her pianist persona. Reflecting on her rendition of Schumann’s concerto, she candidly critiqued herself and fondly recalled her debut at just 11 in Buenos Aires.

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Pianist Martha Argerich, 83, enchanted audiences with her performance in Basel, Switzerland, yet craved a moment of solitude afterward. As fans eagerly awaited autographs, she stepped outside for a smoke, yearning to shed her pianist persona. Reflecting on her rendition of Schumann’s concerto, she candidly critiqued herself and fondly recalled her debut at just 11 in Buenos Aires.