"TWENTY FINGER SYMPHONIC SOUNDS OF ECLECTIC REPERTOIRE"
20 Digitus Duo in London
An eclectic and absorbing programme was presented by the 20 Digitus Duo, Maria Garcia and Momoko Muramatsu, to a packed St. Martin in the Fields, in London on 6 August. The music was very effectively divided into 3 contrasting parts, opening with three Bach Chorale Preludes arranged with great affection for four hands/one piano by György Kurtág. The duo gave a heartfelt performance, as the music ranged from simplicity to considerable virtuosity, magically realising in the second chorale the unusual pipe organ effect.
The duo have a strong affinity for the music of Latin America, which was demonstrated in the next two pieces. Carlos Guastavino was one of Argentina’s great song-writers. One of his best known songs, The Dove was Mistaken arranged by the duo from... (click to continue reading)
Ray Picot
Iberian & Latin American Music Society (London)
"4+1"
Presenting four- hand and two piano music from Latin America (and inspired by it), as well as the 2015 commission by Oregon composer Ken Selden "Dialogues", this album is a sampler of who we are! Copies available at live shows for $10. Or send us an email request.
"They've got rhythm, they've got harmony,
they've got melody, they've got charm,
grace and talent."
Robert McBride, All Classical Radio
