Goerner:Nelson - Various: Goerner Verbier

This series of TV programmes presents the very best of the 16th Verbier Festival with worldwide renowned artists such as Susan Graham, Martha Argerich, Yuri Temirkanov, Stephen Kovacevich, and Philippe Jaroussky. Born in 1969 in San Pedro, Argentina, Nelson Goerner has established himself as one of the foremost pianists of his generation. After studying in Argentina with Jorge Garrubba, Juan Carlos Arabian and Carmen Scalcione, he was awarded First Prize Winner at the Franz Liszt Competition, Buenos Aires in 1986. He was discovered by Martha Argerich. Nelson Goerner is very interested in the music by Frederic Chopin. His debut CD on EMI was dedicated to him.