Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody No.6, Martha Argerich 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.

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.

those octaves. I'm crying.

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.

Martha, you will never know how much I love you

She is one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. A true master.

We have recordings of her and she's still alive.... what a time to be alive!!!!

Shes the best, surreal.. perfect, a clear example who someone that make this world a better place.

She was really inspired on this day. All of the videos from this recording are memorable!

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.

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 RU-vid, is wonderful because we can see for ourselves what an extraordinary pianist she is when we may have missed seeing her in person.

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!

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.

Martha is on fire here! The very best kind of music making...I'm sure Liszt would approve...of everything she does!

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.

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.

of all the classical concert pianist s I've heard through my life - she stands up above them all ; insanely good !

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...

Majestuoso,,Feliz Cumpleaños Martha!🇦🇷

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. 🤯

Absolutely phenomenal performance. Cant stop repeating it again and again...

this is the most un -toxic comment section i have ever seen

Wednesday morning, I'm laying on my bed, reading Murakami and listen to this. My life is complete.

List is crying from happiness... His music could not be played with more heart and passion.

I have watched this feat of magic EVERY WEEK for the last 4 years! And I simply can't stop watching!

She's the perfection.

Wow, those last two and a half minutes really give you the chills. What a feat. She's amazing.

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.

One of the best pianists ever. Not gonna say the best because no one is the best in piano

Thank you Rick Beato for letting us know.

I can’t believe what I just witnessed

I love how her fingers moved across the keyboard. Wonderful performance as always.

Unbelievable video of Martha at age ~ 25 🔥 Truly an incredible pianist

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!

I'm sure what I just watched changed my life forever

My idol, Martha Argerich, performing the beautiful Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6 by Liszt.

Im a genius! Post scriptum Thanks for the like🎩🎩

"Esecuzione strabiliante!" ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 Giuseppe Perego Monza 16.2.1962 Grazie

I still come back to this every year.

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

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.

Rick Beato introduced me to this virtuoso. Thanks, Rick.

I’ve played this in competition in high school but have never been able to play this clearly. What talent.

She was Friedrich Gulda student. What a lucky and gifted woman!!! 😍😍😍

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.

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.

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!

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 !!

I have never seen sheer brutality (so graceful and beautiful and effortlessly done

This rare video is really a treasure~ Thank you so much for posting this!

Bravo, both thumbs up for the composer and the performer. Thank you for sharing this beauty.

Lang Lang dreams about this interpretation

Wow I am fortunate to have observed this exceptional artist...thank you Rick Beato for your guidance and recommendation! The highest performance!

This is honestly, to me, the greatest recording of this piece by Liszt.

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!!!

The fact how can she make Liszt look so easy is INCREDIBLE!

shes a monster and i love every minute of it.....incredible.

The best version ever. thank you Ms. Argerich!!!! ......and Liszt of course :)

Briliant pianist,Super Hard work❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Merci ,vous m'avez donné des frissons, magnifiquement joué par Madame Martiha Argerich dans sa jeunesse👍👏😊

unique performer - flawless !!!

The most beautiful woman alive

Extremely wonderful

I will forever watch old videos of Martha Argerich

Yes! That's the way to play a Liszt Rhapsody.

she's so intense! yet technical at the same time passionate

The ineffable beauty of the instrument, the performer and the music itself create a stunning example of divine power! Absolute magic!! Ann D.

she learned Gaspard de la Nuit in one week, claiming that she didn’t know it was supposed to be hard 😭😭

Bravíssimo, Martha! Que virtuose imensa!

She played so well! Great pianist!

Que maravillosas manos!!

Es realmente perfecta , expresiva, su digitacion, todo la mejor pianista del siglo veinte

1966 and such good audio!? Incredible

Talento. Magia Argentina. Hermosa a los oídos.

Not only is she an absolutely incredible player, but she’s such a stunning classy beauty and still is today ❤️

Fantastic! I love this sort of piano close up. Super super great.

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!

Brilliant!!! She truly is amazing!!

Excellent . No other way to describe what I just saw . Pure excellence .

Simply spectacular execution of this piece by Liszt. Martha Argerich is a stellar talent! Such a joy to watch and listen to her play the piano!

I'm in love with her since 60s'

Such high quality audio and video recording in 1966?

I can only hold my breathing to listen it. Bravo!!

Wow she truly is one of the best musicians of all time

Just Gorgeous

Good lord! I can't keep up with her! Awesome!!

Qué claridad para tocar todas esas notas, la verdad es una genia bárbara, y ni hablar de su expresión!!!

Martha Argerich is the one of the greatest pianist of are time she is a master of the Hungarian Rhapsoday no 6 Bravo

I love it....great performance!!!!

She was three when she started playing the piano. 25 here. 10 000 hours + playing.

Masterpiece! Both Franz and Martha. I never tire of hearing this.

she is amazing... i´ve been listening to her playing since i was 15... and i still get shocked... fantastic!!!

I can play between 4:05 and 4:08, but that’s it.

How wonderful this woman

you know what makes this even more awesome, she’s playing this in memory

Simply wonderful!

Отличное исполнение с исключительным уважением к композитору, что вызывает исключительное уважение к исполнительнице. Респект! Привет из Германии!

I watch this everyday now

Her fingers flows on the piano like a spring breeze. 😍

I'm dumbstruck after seeing that. Truly astounding. Thanks for the heads up Rick Beato.