Classical music is the most powerful shortcut to nurture a child’s “empathy” and “imagination”.
As Classical Music with no lyrics, pianists of any calibre can imaginatively picture sceneries and feel the “sound” of the masterpieces created by Chopin or Rachmaninoff. Children will learn through the fun of music, while adults enhance musical knowledge and delve deeper into the depths of music.
Such is the philosophy of Japanese Pianoduo DUOR – Takashi Fujii and Yoshie Shiramizu. Their four-hands debut concert in Singapore is a rare phenomenon as both pianists merge their minds and bodies as a musical whole, and are challenged to perform spontaneously.
They present a range of masterpieces from the Romantic period (with works by Grieg and Chopin) to the early Contemporary period (with works by Rachmaninov). Among many other pieces, there will also be a premiere of a beautiful piece by Japanese composer Akira Miyoshi.
Prepare to be dazzled as the artists showcase the breathtaking sound range and effects that the C.Bechstein D 282 Concert grand piano can produce. Experience the majestic power of two concert grand pianos and savour the intricacies and subtleties they bring to life.
The Love & Hope concert by Pianoduo DUOR will be a uniquely rewarding concert experience to wrap yourself in a sublime and imaginative world featuring great composers’ works. Pianoduo DUOR’s four-hands debut concert in Singapore allows pianists of any calibre to imaginatively picture sceneries and feel the “sound” of the masterpieces.
For the first time, two C. Becshtein D 282 concert grand pianos will be featured on stage to showcase the breath-taking sound range and effects that the pianos can produce.
Experience a rewarding concert experience by wrapping yourself in a sublime and imaginative world the duo will offer. They will present a range of masterpieces from the Romantic to the early Contemporary period, including the premiere of a beautiful piece by Japanese composer Akira Miyoshi.
The Yoshie and Takashi Duo played superbly. Their high voltage performance combined funky soul and pianistic fireworks with equal enthusiasm.
-MiamiHerald
*Programme:
S. RACHMANINOFF: Romance from Suite Ⅱ op.17-2 (two pianos)
E. GRIEG: Peer Gynt Suite Ⅰ op.46 (four hands)
Ⅰ. Morgenstemning
Ⅱ. Åses død
Ⅲ. Anitras Dans
Ⅳ. I Dovregubbens Hall
E. GRIEG: Ruthardt Wedding day at Troldhaugen op.65-6 (four hands)
A. MIYOSHI: Cahier Sonore (four hands)
Ⅰ. Prelude
Ⅱ. Passepied
Ⅲ. Romance
Ⅳ. Courante
Ⅴ. Finale
F. CHOPIN / A.SAMUELSON: Valse du Petit Chien op.64-1 (two pianos)
S. RACHMANINOFF: Les Larmes from Suite Ⅰ op.5-3 (two pianos)
L. BERNSTEIN: Symphonic dances from West side story (two pianos)
F. CHOPIN/M.GOULD & B.SHEFTER: Fantasie Impromptu (two pianos)
*(Programme subject to change at the artist’s discretion)
TICKET PRICING
Standard:
CAT 1: $35
CAT 2: $25
Student: (ages 6-16 years)
CAT 1: $15
CAT 2: $15
Check out some of Piano DUOR’s here!
Rare Piano Music Vol.23 featuring Pianoduo Duor:
Minute Waltz op.64-1 (two pianos version):
This concert is part of a series of concerts in celebration of C. Bechstein’s 170th Anniversary. For more concerts and other events by C. Bechstein in Singapore, be sure to follow Bechstein Music World on Facebook & Instagram!
About the Artistes
Formed in 2004 in Germany, Pianoduo DUOR consists of Japanese pianists Takashi Fujii and Yoshie Shiramizu. Both pianists began their musical education in Japan, before pursuing further studies in Germany.
Pianoduo DUOR has received countless international awards and widespread attention, performing at over 850 stages globally. Their sixth album, “GOLDBERG-VARIATIONEN FÜR 2 KLAVIERE” was also widely recognised with several award nominations.
Besides performing, Yoshie & Takashi are dedicated to training the next generation of piano duos, conducting music seminars and lectures for Japanese university students. Currently, they are faculty members at top Japanese musical colleges, including Senzoku Gakuen College of Music.
About the Venue
The Singapore Conference Hall is a music oasis that resides along the bustling city street of Shenton Way and is the home base for the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, as well as Singapore’s largest European Piano showroom, Bechstein Music World.
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