Collaborative Effect

Martha Argerich and
friends in Lugano -
heard by
BARBARA SEALOCK

'Among the recorded gems of 2013 ...'

Martha Argerich and friends, live from Lugano 2012. © 2013 EMI Classics

Among the recorded gems of 2013 is the EMI release (7211192) of Martha Argerich and Friends: Live from Lugano 2012.

The collectible three-disk set features extraordinary ensemble performances by the iconic Argerich, along with distinguished colleagues, friends and young, up-and-coming talents. It is a tenth anniversary recording of the Project Martha Argerich, the festival's crowd-drawing centerpiece.

Artists including Mischa Maisky, Renaud Capuçon, Nelson Goerner, Ilya Gringolts, Serge Nakariakov, Julian Rachlin, Serge Babayan and pianists Nicholas Angelich, Gabriele Baldocci, Walter Delahunt, Carlo Maria Griguoli, Alexander Gurning, Eduardo Hubert, Stephen Kovacevich, Karin Lechner, Polina Leschenko, Elena Lisitsian and others, perform along with young rising stars of note...

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