As part of the official Nobel Week, the world’s most renowned artists gather each year to pay tribute to the Nobel Laureates - an event of world class stature and performances of the highest international standard. Members of the Swedish Royal Family as well as guests of the Nobel Foundation attend the highly acclaimed event, which gathers internationally renowned artists and conductors each year.

The very special highlight in 2009 was the soloist Martha Argerich, one of the very charismatic and brilliant of pianists, performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major under Yuri Temirkanov with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.

Born in Buenos Aires in 1941, Martha Argerich had her performing debut at the age of eight. Her breakthrough came in 1965, when she won the prestigious Chopin Competition in Warsaw. Working with most of the world’s leading conductors, Argerich is passionate about supporting young talents. In 1999 the first International Martha Argerich Piano Contest was held in Buenos Aires, a competition that she founded and of which she is now the chief judge.

Recorded at the Stockholm Concert Hall, 8 December 2009

Picture format: 1080i Full HD - 16:9
Sound format: PCM Stereo, DTS-HD Master Audio
Region code: All
Booklet notes: English, German, French
Running time: 80 mins
German FSK: 0