Fri, 17 April 19.00 Pärnu Concert Hall

Thu, 7 May 19.00 Estonia Concert Hall

Piano Duo Karolina Aavik – Kärt Ruubel

Karolina Aavik (piano)

Kärt Ruubel (piano)

Programme:

Chaminade. "Six Romantic Pieces"

Mendelssohn. Andante and Allegro Brillante

Adams. "Hallelujah Junction"

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Tailleferre. "Games in the Open Air" (Jeux de plein air)

Schumann. "Fantasy Pieces" op. 73

Rachmaninoff. Suite No. 1 in G minor op. 5

Pianists Karolina Aavik and Kärt Ruubel form an energetic and imaginative duo, known for their precision and masterful performances. Pianists are always brimming with fresh ideas, and this time, they're taking the audience on a journey through the lyrical reflections of romanticism, the vibrant colors of the 20th century, and the compelling rhythms of contemporary music.

The programme starts with Cécile Chaminade's lyrical, intimate miniatures, showcasing the French composer's poetic musical language in a delicate dialogue between two pianos. Next up, Felix Mendelssohn's brilliant, virtuosic Andante and Allegro brillante blends romantic elegance with youthful vigor. John Adams's hypnotically pulsing "Hallelujah Junction" adds a modern soundscape to the program. The light, impressionistic style of French composer Germaine Tailleferre's playful cycle "Games in the Open Air" also features. Robert Schumann's deeply emotional and personal "Fantasy Pieces" op. 73, will captivate listeners with the composer's signature intimate, thoughtful character. The evening culminates with Sergei Rachmaninoff's magnificent Suite No. 1 in G minor, op. 5, transporting the audience into a passionate, dreamlike world of imagination. This true gem of the piano duo repertoire is packed with drama and lush melodies and truly challenges the pianists' technical skills.