Lugano Percussion Ensemble

The Lugano Percussion Ensemble, (previously named Lugano Percussion Group) is a Swiss based group specialized in contemporary classical music that focuses on new works, especially written for the group, and on Swiss music. The ensemble was founded in 2000 by Professor Mircea Ardeleanu at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano. In 2018 the LPE was “refreshed” with the updated name and new members which include six percussionists, a principal conductor and 4 pianists. The LPE has extensively performed in Europe and overseas at international festivals. Upcoming performances include a month long tour in South America and a US and Japan concert tour. Since 2002 the group has been invited regularly at the Martha Argerich Festival in Lugano performing and recording with the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, Martha Argerich among others. The group has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon, Stradivarius and Musiques Suisses and collaborated with composers such as: Salvatore Sciarrino, Mathias Steinauer, Benjamin Lang, Masahiro Ishijima, Jody Rockmaker, Giacomo Platini. The LPE is kindly supported by the Swiss foundation Pro-Helvetia and Radio della Svizzera Italiana.