It is now established that the second part of the Lugano Festival is based around the Martha Argerich Project, focusing on the charismatic pianist from Argentina. Thanks to her genius, the Lugano Festival transforms itself into a true cultural and musical melting pot when the guest musicians come together in a wonderful artistic alliance. An adventure which started in 2001, both younger and more well known artists have remained faithfull to this date and are joined every year by other players from the international music scene.