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Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo


Saturday, October 14, 2023 · 7:30pm

Program included: Milhaud, Rachmaninoff, Schubert


The Varshavski-Shapiro Piano Duo will play a special program to celebrate 150 years of Rachmaninoff, including pieces for two pianos and pieces for one piano four hands.

Stanislava Varshavski and Diana Shapiro began playing together in 1998 and have won top prizes at numerous competitions, including the most prestigious competition for piano duos - the Murray Dranoff International Piano Competition in Miami.

Gala Reception
To celebrate Salon Piano Series' 10th anniversary, there will be a reception after the concert that includes a chance to meet the artists and enjoy great food from Madame Chu. Read more about local celebrity chef Josey Chu in this article from madison.com.


Program

Milhaud - Scaramouche op.165b, for two pianos

Rachmaninoff - Six Morceaux, Op.11, for piano four hands

Schubert - Sonata in B-flat major, D.617, for piano four hands

Rachmaninoff - Suite No. 1 in G minor (Fantaisie-Tableaux), Op. 5, for two pianos

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