Ravel: Adagio from Piano Concerto in G, Ma Mère l'Oye, Gaspard de la nuit

The term ‘living legend’ is genuinely apt to Martha Argerich, whose dazzling amalgam of virtuosity, insight, eclecticism, generosity and mystery makes her a pianist of unrivalled fascination. Argentinian-born, Viennese-trained, and winner of the 1965 Chopin Competition, she became a somewhat elusive figure whose every appearance and recording aroused eager anticipation.