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Argerich leads the way in a great pairing

BeethovenRavel

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2; Ravel: Piano Concerto in G

Martha Argerich (piano); Israel Philharmonic Orchestra/Lahav Shani

Avanti Classic AVA10662 51:54 mins

Here we have a lustrous performance of Beethoven’s Op.

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