Christina and Michelle Naughton, the pianists on this album, are identical twins whose parents are both mathematicians.
Interpretation
For the Naughton sisters, playing two pianos, as heard on this album, can feel like having a whole orchestra at their fingertips.
Performer Biography
The Naughton sisters' love for math, a subject they enjoyed growing up, made contemporary music more enjoyable for them.
Interpretation
The Naughton sisters' intuition for each other has deepened over years of intense rehearsal, allowing them to communicate almost without words.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johann Sebastian Bach's "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit" (God's time is the best time), BWV 106, conveys a joy that comes from a deep sense of peace, despite being written for a funeral service.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Olivier Messiaen's "Visions de l'Amen" expresses joy stemming from his deep faith, written after his time in a prison camp.
Performer Biography
The Naughton sisters started learning piano on the same day, separately, when their mother decided it was time for them to begin their musical journey.
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