Schumann

Captured in the summer of 2006, this concert film documents a singular event: Martha Argerich’s intensive tribute to Robert Schumann on the 150th anniversary of his death. Argerich, often described as the 'lioness of the piano,' avoids the typical pomp of anniversary galas, opting instead for a program that explores the volatile psychological depth of Schumann’s repertoire. The film tracks her through a series of demanding solo and chamber-like movements, showcasing her legendary speed and her ability to navigate the composer’s shifts between manic energy and profound melancholy. It is a raw, unadorned look at a master musician wrestling with the legacy of a Romantic genius in a setting that feels both historic and startlingly immediate.