The continuous history of the piano duet genre began in the mid-18th century, with early examples including Mozart and his sister Maria Anna ('Nannerl') performing duets.
Performer Biography
Robert Stoodley, the other half of Piano À Deux, is a linguist who gained the Premier Prix from the Conservatoire de Lyon, France, and has had some of his songs published and performed worldwide.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2019 at St. Mary's Church, North Leigh, England, and produced by the performing duo, Piano À Deux.
Performer Biography
The performers on this album, Robert Stoodley and Linda Ang Stoodley, met on a dating website and formed their duo, Piano À Deux, in 2010 after marrying in 2008.
Performer Biography
Linda Ang Stoodley, one half of Piano À Deux, performed Bach's 5th Brandenburg Concerto with renowned flautist Jean-Pierre Rampal during a European tour.
Composition History
During the 19th century, piano transcriptions of symphonies and operas were the primary way for the public to experience orchestral repertoire without access to concert halls.
Cultural Impact
Piano duets have a long history, with some duos like Marjan Rawicz and Walter Landauer becoming household names through radio, concerts, and records.
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