Lucas & Arthur Jussen

In the organizer's words:

Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Lucas & Arthur Jussen Piano
Tomo Keller Concertmaster & Conductor

PROGRAM

PROKOFJEW "Visions fugitives" op. 22a (arr. Barshai for string orchestra)
MOZART Concerto for 3 pianos & orchestra KV 242 (arr. for 2 pianos)
BACH Concerto for 2 pianos (harpsichords), strings and basso continuo in C major BWV 1061
HAYDN Symphony No. 45 in F sharp minor "The Farewell" Hob. I:45

The legendary Academy of St Martin in the Fields is renowned for its luminous tonal brilliance, its technical perfection and its innovative interpretations of the greatest classical works. The Academy was founded by Sir Neville Marriner in London in 1958 and has been on the road to success for over 50 years. One of the most important chamber orchestras in the world has become a trademark of concert and recording history with over 500 recordings for millions of listeners around the world. In Mannheim, the Academy will perform with the fabulous brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen - one of the most sought-after piano duos of our time. "The two Dutchmen are great storytellers of sound, they cast a spell over the audience with their sense of light and shadow effects," wrote the Tagesspiegel about their extraordinary playing. In view of their brilliant international career, it is fair to say that the Jussen brothers are Holland's best-known ambassadors for classical music. They are celebrated for their energetic, almost symbiotic playing, their great refinement of sound and their gripping interpretations. "It's like driving two BMWs at the same time," said conductor Michael Schønwandt after a joint concert. This evening's program includes Bach's Concerto for Two Pianos, a highlight of the Baroque art of dialogue, as well as Mozart's entertaining and virtuoso Concerto for Three Pianos, arranged for two pianos.