TwoPianists

Haydn: Sonata Hob.XVI:50; Rachmaninov: Corelli Variations; Prokofiev: Sonata no. 7 / Lukas Vondracek, piano

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2013-03-26

Discovered and championed by Ashkenazy when only 14 years old, Luká Vondrácek has slowly and deliberately carved out a major international career for himself. His...continue...

American Classics - Copland: Piano Variations; Weber: Fantasia, Op. 25; Griffes: Roman Sketches, Op. 7; Barber: Sonata, Op. 26 / Lori Sims, piano

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2013-02-26

Would it be too much of a cliché to have an American artist perform an all-American recording? Not when it's Lori Sims, gold medalist of...continue...

Beethoven: "Eroica" Variations; Schumann: Carnaval; Rachmaninov: 3 Preludes; C. Schumann: 2 Romances / Lori Sims, piano

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2012-11-13

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations (15) and Fugue for Piano in E flat major, Op. 35 "Eroica"; Robert Schumann: Carnaval, Op. 9; Clara Wieck Schumann: Romances, Op. 11; Sergey Rachmaninov: Preludes (10)...
Performers: Sims, Lori

In the first of two recordings made for the TwoPianists label, Lori introduces her European loves through such monumental works as the Beethoven Eroica Variations...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (01/13/2012-01/15/2012)....continue...

Liszt: Transcendental Etudes / : Aquiles Delle Vigne, piano

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2012-11-13

Works: Franz Liszt: 12 Etudes d'exécution transcendante, S139/R2b
Performers: Delle-Vigne, Aquiles

This disc, recorded for the TwoPianists label, features a dazzling display of technical and musical prowess in the Transcendental Etudes by Franz Liszt. The heroic...continue...
Recording information: EMS Studios, Brussels (03/1994)....continue...

Songs by Franz Schurbert "Jahreszeiten" / Michelle Breedt; Nina Schumann

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2012-10-30

Works: Franz Schubert: An die Natur, D 372; Morgenlied, D 685/Op. 4 no 2; Lilla an die Morgenröte ("Wie schön bist du"), song for voice & piano, D. 273; Blumenlied, D 431; Der Schmetterling, D 633...
Performers: Breedt, Michelle; Schumann, Nina

Jahreszeiten is a rich and colorful treat for the senses. Michelle Breedt is no stranger to the international stages, having appeared in numerous productions at...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (01/04/2012-01/08/2012)....continue...

J.S. Bach: Cello Suites, BWV1007 - 1012 / Peter Martens, cello

2 CD / TwoPianists / 2012-10-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Suite for solo cello no 1 in G major, BWV 1007; Suite for Cello solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1008; Suite for Cello solo no 3 in C major, BWV 1009; Suite for Cello solo no 4 in E f...
Performers: Martens, Peter

There are well over a hundred printed editions of the Bach Cello Suites. You may be asking "Why another Bach cello suites recording?" The answer...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (09/07/2009-09/13/2009)....continue...

Luminous Shade - workds by Bozza, Hofmeyr, Rheinberger, Martino, Benjamin, Negrea / Maria du Toit, clarinet; Nina Schumann, piano

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2012-06-26

Works: Eugène Bozza: Boucolique, for clarinet & piano; Hendrik Hofmeyr: Canto Notturno, for clarinet & piano; Joseph Rheinberger: Sonata for clarinet & piano in E flat major, Op. 105a; Donald Martino: ...
Performers: Schumann, Nina; Toit, Maria du

Western art music tradition in South Africa is perhaps not well-known internationally but a rich tradition of excellence is evidenced by this recording: recorded and...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (11/14/2011-11/17/2011)....continue...

Soirée Russe - works by Mussorgsky, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev / Konstantin Scherbakov, piano

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2012-05-29

Works: Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an exhibition; Sergey Rachmaninov: Morceaux de Fantasie, Op. 3; Preludes (10) for Piano, Op. 23; Prelude for piano no 4 in D minor, Op. 23/3; Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39; S...
Performers: Scherbakov, Konstantin [Piano]

Russia has long been a source of musical inspiration in the West. The Romantics in particular found the music of Russia fascinating, and this recording...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (02/13/2011)....continue...

Brahms: The Symphonies

3 CD / TwoPianists / 2011-11-15

Works: Johannes Brahms: Symphony no 1 in C minor, Op. 68; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 73; Symphony no 3 in F major, Op. 90; Symphony no 4 in E minor, Op. 98
Conductors: Raiskin, Daniel
Ensemble: Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie

Raiskin places great emphasis on transparency in his interpretations. Rather than simply bathing the listener in pleasant sounds, he releases the full potential of a...continue...

Me on Wings of Song / Konstantin Scherbakov, piano

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2011-08-30

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude for keyboard in E minor (WFN 18; variant of BWV 855), BWV 855a; Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 1124; Christoph Willibald Gluck: Christoph W. Gluck Dance of the B...
Performers: Scherbakov, Konstantin [Piano]

This personal selection by award-winning pianist Konstantin Scherbakov, featuring such beautiful melodies as the Bach/Siloti Prelude in E minor, Lyadov Prelude Op.11, no.1, and the...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (02/15/2001-02/17/2001)....continue...

Stradler & Magalhaes play Janácek, Schumann, Schubert

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2011-06-28

Works: Leos Janácek: Sonata for violin & piano, JW 7/7; Robert Schumann: Sonata for Violin and Piano no 2 in D minor, Op. 121; Franz Schubert: Fantasia for violin & piano in C major ("Sei mir gegr&uu...
Performers: Magalhaes, Luis; Stadler, Frank

Frank Stadler, leader of the Mozarteum Orchestra in Salzburg, has earned a reputation as one of the foremost performers of contemporary music. With his first...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (12/13/2010-12/17/2010)....continue...

Ben Schoeman plays Franz Liszt

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2011-06-28

Works: Franz Liszt: Aprés une lecture du Dante II, fantasia quasi sonata, for piano (Années II/7) S. 161/7 (LW 159/7); Vallée d'Obermann, for piano (Années I/6), S. 160/6 (LW A15...
Performers: Schoeman, Ben

Ben Schoeman is regarded as one of South Africa's foremost pianists. He won the coveted first prize in the UNISA International Piano Competition in 2009...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University South Africa (12/18/2010-12/21/2010)....continue...

Shakespeare Inspired / Mezzo Michelle Breedt

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2011-05-31

Works: Edward Elgar: Pageant of Empire, songs (8) for voice (or chorus) & orchestra; Pleading, Op. 48; Thomas Arne: When Daisies pied and Violets blue, song; Mervyn Horder: When Daisies Pied, for voice & pi...
Performers: Breedt, Michelle; Schumann, Nina

South African-born Michelle Breedt, best known for her stellar performances of Wagner in particular, her versatility from the opera to the concert is remarkably captured...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (11/22/2010-11/28/2010)....continue...

François du Toit Plays Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2011-01-25

Works: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Piano no 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23; Sergey Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
Performers: Toit, Francois du [Piano]
Conductors: Hadari, Omri

François du Toit is acknowledged as one of South Africa's foremost pianists, chamber musicians and music educators. His relationship with the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra...continue...
Recording information: The City Hall, Cape Town, South Africa (1992)....continue...

Beethoven: Sonatas for Cello and Piano

2 CD / TwoPianists / 2011-01-25

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata for Cello and Piano no 4 in C major, Op. 102 no 1; Sonata for Cello and Piano no 1 in F major, Op. 5 no 1; Sonata for Cello and Piano no 3 in A major, Op. 69; Sonata for ...
Performers: Magalhaes, Luis; Martens, Peter

In this groundbreaking recreation of Beethoven's six sonatas for cello and piano, Peter Martens and Luis Magalhães have collaborated with Beethoven specialist Dr. Stewart Young,...continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall - University of Stellenbosch, South Africa (09/07/2009-09/13/2009)....continue...

Vivaldi - Piazzolla - Seasons

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2010-08-31

Works: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Violin in E major, Op. 8 no 1/RV 269 "Primavera"; Concerto for Violin in G minor, Op. 8 no 2/RV 315 "L'estate"; Autumn (The Four Seasons); Concerto for Violin in F major...
Performers: Rowland, Daniel

"The Vivaldi, too, is vividly performed. In the fast movements, and they are fast, tuttis are clipped and dry. The performance conforms to the current...continue...
Recording information: Fismer Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (09/19/2008-09/21/2008)....continue...

Rachmaninoff: Complete Works For Two Pianos

2 CD / TwoPianists / 2010-08-31

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Suite for 2 Pianos no 1, Op. 5 "Fantaisie-tableaux"; Suite for 2 Pianos no 2, Op. 17; Morceaux de fantaisies (5), Op. 3; Polka italienne for Piano 4 Hands; Russian Rhapsody for 2 ...
Performers: Magalhaes, Luis; Schumann, Nina

"With an outstanding debut release, this husband-wife team bursts onto the scene with Rachmaninoff performances that rival ones by the greatest artists of our time....continue...
Recording information: Endler Hall, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa (01/07/2006-01/13/2006)....continue...

Two Pianists: Brahms, Lutoslawski, Arensky, Copland

1 CD / TwoPianists / 2010-08-31

Works: Johannes Brahms: Variations (28) for Piano on a theme by Paganini, Op. 35; Witold Lutoslawski: Variations on a theme of Paganini for 2 Pianos; Anton Arensky: Suite for 2 pianos no 1, Op. 15; Suite fo...
Performers: Magalhaes, Luis; Schumann, Nina

Recording information: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, South Africa (06/16/2008-06/20/2008)....continue...