Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre
Lucas and Arthur Jussen
Two minds, one unforgettable evening.
Known for possessing something musically rare, the Jussen brothers share a telepathy that transforms two pianists into one extraordinary voice. Creating a singular musical consciousness that has captivated audiences worldwide, these Dutch brothers don't just play together. They breathe, phrase, and dream as one, delivering performances of such intuitive synchronicity that critics struggle to identify where one pianist ends and the other begins.
Making their long-awaited Melbourne Recital Centre debut, the Jussen brothers bring their signature blend of virtuosic precision and infectious joy to a program that showcases both classical elegance and raw emotional power.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's luminous Sonata for Two Pianos reveals their crystalline clarity and perfect balance, while Franz Schubert's darkly passionate Fantasie demonstrates their ability to navigate the most complex emotional terrain with breathtaking sensitivity.
The evening's dramatic second half is where their artistry truly ignites. Maurice Ravel's intoxicating La Valse swirls with seductive danger, before Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary The Rite of Spring explodes in a tour de force of rhythmic complexity that few piano duos dare attempt. In the Jussens' hands, this monument of 20th-century music becomes a thrilling display of athletic precision.
Duration: 2 hours (incl. interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
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Artists
Lucas and Arthur Jussen piano
Program
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata for 2 Pianos in D, K.448
Franz Schubert
Fantasie in F minor D.940
Maurice Ravel
La Valse, M.72
Igor Stravinsky
The Rite of Spring
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