Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K. 448/375a | Fantasie for Piano Four Hands in F Minor, D. 940
1/22/2021, 6 Tracks, 43:19
Featuring
Lestari Scholtes
Gwylim Janssens
Piano Duo Scholtes & Janssens
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Franz Schubert
Johann Sebastian Bach
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Performer Biography
Lestari Scholtes and Gwylim Janssens, who form the Piano Duo Scholtes & Janssens, are acclaimed as one of the leading piano duos from the Netherlands.
Interpretation
The Piano Duo Scholtes & Janssens believes that piano duo players must simultaneously act as soloists, chamber musicians, and an orchestra to achieve freedom, virtuosity, connectivity, and a nuanced tonal palette.
Performer Biography
The Piano Duo Scholtes & Janssens made their Carnegie Hall debut in 2009, which was praised for its 'big and well integrated' sound.
Performer Biography
The duo Scholtes & Janssens has performed in over 30 countries across multiple continents, and their performances have been broadcast by radio and television internationally.
Cultural Impact
Mozart's Sonata in D major for two pianos (K. 448) is often cited as the standard-bearer for the 'Mozart effect,' with scientific research suggesting it can positively impact short-term memory, IQ, and reduce epileptic seizures.
Performer Biography
Scholtes & Janssens founded the Pianoduo Festival Amsterdam in 2013, which is one of the world's leading festivals dedicated solely to the piano duo genre.
Composition History
Franz Schubert composed his Fantasie for piano four hands in F Minor (D. 940) in 1828, during the final year of his short life.
