Meeting Richter, Argerich, and the Legends: Martin T:son Engstroem NEW Interview!

Martin T:son Engstroem started the Verbier Festival in Switzerland in 1994, now one of the music world's premiere destinations. Here he recounts stories of the legendary personalities he encountered, and offers his advice to young musicians finding their place in the world. Photo of Clifford Curzon: Copyright Fritz Curzon Photo of Martha Argerich: Copyright Jennifer Taylor Video: Katalog-film.de Filmed July 2024 at Verbier Switzerland 0:00 Opening quote 1:09 Reassuring the greats 2:29 Clifford Curzon's Pushing Past Nerves 4:15 Martha Argerich's Relationship to Stage and Recordings 6:00 Sviatoslav Richter: "You're playing tomorrow in Stockholm" 13:48 Fischer-Dieskau's Confidence and Creativity 15:30 Advice to Young Musicians 18:57 Verbier: Martha's Elevator Pitch 21:00 Closing Credits