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Topic: Martha Argerich and NY Philharmonic  (Read 2464 times)

Offline DarkWind

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Martha Argerich and NY Philharmonic
on: April 21, 2004, 06:42:25 AM
Anyone else hear about this? I did a search on the forums, got nothing. I live really close, so I just may be able to see this. But, where to get the money... Also, I've heard a lot that she frequently cancels her concerts. Think it will happen with this one?

Link: https://newyorkphilharmonic.org/attend/season/index.cfm?page=eventDetail&eventNum=383&seasonNum=3

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Re: Martha Argerich and NY Philharmonic
Reply #1 on: April 21, 2004, 02:15:25 PM
Don't hold your breath. She cancelled in SF last weekend. Was supposed to play the Schumann there, as well.
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Re: Martha Argerich and NY Philharmonic
Reply #2 on: April 23, 2004, 09:20:42 AM
Why does she cancel so often?  Hmoll, you said in San Francisco?  You mean with MTT and the SFSymphony?  I would have been there if I knew about it.  But she cancelled.... :P

Offline Noah

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Re: Martha Argerich and NY Philharmonic
Reply #3 on: April 23, 2004, 12:27:52 PM
She canceled the SF concerts because she has bronchitis and is unable to travel...
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Re: Martha Argerich and NY Philharmonic
Reply #4 on: April 23, 2004, 05:33:42 PM
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Why does she cancel so often?  


She has Cancer. It takes a lot out of her, and unfortunately she needs to cancel some engagements.
I wish her the best.
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Re: Martha Argerich and NY Philharmonic
Reply #5 on: April 25, 2004, 01:54:10 AM
Oh, I see.  Didn't know that. :-[  I hope to see her perform sometime...

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Re: Martha Argerich and NY Philharmonic
Reply #6 on: April 25, 2004, 02:46:15 AM
In my opinion, she "toggles" back and forth between the same pieces. She needs to expand her concerti repertoire, I mean how many times has she played the Schumann concerto? 10+ years? The only thing that seems to change progressively in her performances is the speed and unique (but very sexy) arm movements. Yes! She is a great pianist, but her repertoire is too limited for her abilities.
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