Described by Gramophone as ‘an act of warmth and sincerity rather than mere cleverness or presumption’, Double Dream is a concert which both surprises and delights.

For pianists Misha Alperin and Mikhail Rudy, the music of Bach, Mozart, Debussy, Janáèek, Scriabin and Schumann represents a starting rather than an end point. Double Dream is their concert for two pianos, consisting of partly written and party improvised ‘recompositions’, accompanied by a live video feed that highlights their playful interactions.

Mikhail Rudy has won the hearts of audiences all over the world with his profound musicality and virtuosity. He has received countless awards including the Grand Prix Liszt in Budapest and the Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik.

Celebrated jazz pianist Mikhail “Misha” Alperin was born in the Ukraine and grew up in Moldavia, where he was classically trained. He has released several acclaimed works on ECM Records.

REPERTOIRE

1. L.Tristano - Requiem and R.Schumann Vogel als Prophet
2. M.Alperin - Ostinato
3. H.Saeverud - Tango
4. C.Debussy - Etude pour les 8 doigts
5. F.Chopin - Mazurka op.17 nr.4
6. L.Janacek - On an Overgrown Path and M.Alperin - Procession
7. S.Prokofiev - Vision fugitives nr.10
8. J.S.Bach - Allemande and M.Alperin - Larghetto
9. I.Stravisnsky - Petrushka
10. S.Komitas - Dance from Erevan
11. M.Alperin - Prelude and Vivace
12. A.Skrjabin - Etrangete, Prelude op.67, Etude opus 42 and Dance Languide
13. S.Prokofiev - Toccata op11
14. M.Alperin - Hommage to B.Evans and F.Chopin
15. M.Alperin - Haydn from Mongolia

Mikhail Rudy also appears in The Pianist.

Misha Alperin also appears with the Moscow Art Trio.

EAT DRINK TALK ART
Wed 21 Jan - Double Dream
Pianists Mikhail Rudy (The Pianist, Double Dream) and Misha Alperin (Moscow Art Trio, Double Dream) in conversation with composer and broadcaster Julian Day about their musical backgrounds and unique collaboration.
For more information on the Eat Drink Talk Art series, click here.

PHOTO: ANNE MARIE DE HAAS

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WHAT THE PRESS SAID

“Alperin’s big, rounded keyboard tone and Rudy’s more finely honed delicate musings, somehow create a third musical persona… What shone through was the brilliance of the performers.” - Jersey Evening Post

“A classically trained pianist with an enormous musical appetite collaborates with a musician whose roots tap into the worlds of jazz and folk music. Together they fan out from a succession of classical piano pieces, recomposing them in a way that is both illuminating to the original and genuinely recreative.” - Editor's Choice, Gramophone

“They display artistry most people would die for.” Classic FM (UK)

“Mikhail Rudy has won the hearts of audiences all over the world with his profound musicality and virtuosity.” - City Recital Hall

“A concert which both surprises and delights.” - My247.com.au

"The two highly accomplished musicians bring their wit, charm and elegance to the performance, both transforming and extending each piece with new intrigue, beauty and poetry...more" - Jazz Australia

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COMMENTS

Mary Tang 26/01/09

A grand tribute to music making, an improvisation, a drama, a dream; excuse me, a DOUBLE DREAM. The audience obviously enjoyed the performance every bit as much as Rudy and Alperin. Bravo and thank you for the triple encore

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Andrew 27/01/09

Glad to be the first to leave a comment. Thoroughly enjoyed the witty interaction between Mikhail and Misha at the ivories. Their work just shows how creative modern-day pianists can be. I should start trying to play like them:) Brava, guys!

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