Martha Argerich invited which 12 year old French pianist to perform at the Pacific Music Festival in Japan marking the beginning of his career?
Martha Argerich Martha Argerich (born June 5, 1941) is an Argentine classical pianist, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest pianists of the second half of the 20th century.
Alain Planès Alain Planès (Lyon, 20 January 1948) is a French classical pianist. He studied at Lyon, then in Paris with Jacques Février and was soloist of the Ensemble intercontemporain of Pierre Boulez till 1981. His recording of Préludes (Debussy) was voted classical record of the year at the Victoires de la musique classique in 1986.