Because she rarely gives interviews and hates publicity, she may not be as well known as some other superstar virtuosos. But at age 61, she still manages to draw crowds, despite all her "caprices and cancellations," with her fiery concert performances and numerous recordings including works by Chopin, Liszt, Prokofiev, and Bartók, to name a few.

For an introduction to Argerich... Upon winning the Chopin competition in 1965, Argerich made a recording of works by Frédéric Chopin immediately following her victory. But an exclusivity clause in the pianist's recording contract prohibited its release. In 1999, the recording was finally issued on CD, and PT critic Rachel Franklin reviewed it upon its release. From that Chopin disc, hear Martha Argerich play the Polonaise No. 6 in A-flat major. (EMI Classics 5 56805) Originally aired in July, 1999. Listen to the feature