Joey Roukens: In Unison (Concert for two pianos and orchestra)
‘In Unison’ by Joey Roukens performed by Arthur & Lucas Jussen with Orchestra Sinfonia di Milano under Martijn Dendievel.
Program:
Joey Roukens: In Unison (Concert for two pianos and orchestra)
Peter I. Tchaikovsky: Symphony n. 4
Roukens, before starting to compose, fully immersed himself in the musical genius of the Jussen brothers. He was particularly struck by their ability to sound perfect together as a duo, like a super piano. This inspired him to write a concerto for a four-armed superpianist. The concerto features unison passages, which is a distinct Dutch characteristic. At times, the pianists follow each other in octaves, while at other times the melody goes back and forth at lightning speed. The concerto has a classical setup with fast corner sections and a slow middle section, and is written specifically for the body of the Jussens. It has a youthful and playful quality to it.
- Composer(s) Joey Roukens
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Title(s) of the Work(s)
In Unison (Concert for two pianos and orchestra)
- Performer, Ensemble or Orchestra Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano, Arthur & Lucas Jussen Pianos, Martijn Dendievel Conductor
Date
- Nov 26 2023
- Expired!
Time
- 16:00 - 18:00
