Martha Argerich is about to turn 80. Here is part of her story

[Warpy]

She is under recorded, one reason I came fairly late to the party, but she does have a large You Tube presence:

This was recorded when she was a weel lass of 71. She's still got her chops.

[elleng]

1. Thanks so much,

hear her often (on 'my' radio station,) especially with one of her favorites to team up with; can't recall whom.


In 1990, Argerich was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. After treatment, the cancer went into remission, but there was a recurrence in 1995, eventually metastasizing to her lungs and lymph nodes. Following an experimental treatment at the John Wayne Cancer Institute in Santa Monica pioneered by oncologist Donald Morton, Argerich's cancer went into remission again. In gratitude, Argerich performed a Carnegie Hall recital benefiting the institute.[33] As of 2020, Argerich remained cancer-free.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Argerich