Ufuk and Bahar Dördüncü. Music of the 20th century for two pianos

Ufuk and Bahar Dördüncü perform Lutoslawsky, Shostakovich and Prokofiev, masters of 20th century music, in a confrontation of two grand pianos.

General admission: 12 and 8€.

PROGRAM

Approximate duration 65 minutes

LUTOSLAWSKI, WITOLD Paganini Variations for 2 pianos

SHOSTAKOVICH, DIMITRI Suite n. 6 for 2 pianos

PROKOFIEV, SERGUEI Cinderella Suite for 2 pianos

UFUK AND BAHAR DÖRDÜNCÜ

The great French pianist François-René Duchable describes Ufuk and Bahar Dördüncü as two committed pianists equipped with impeccable technique, delivering vigorous and evocative performances. Having played together throughout their careers, the Dördüncü sisters complement each other perfectly, creating an exquisite synergy combined with exceptional technique, stunning virtuosity and great creativity, as evidenced in each of their performances.

Awards won in Ankara, Geneva, Saragossa and Paris represent a significant aspect of their musical careers. Collaborations with conductors such as A. Jordan, Z. Nagy, A. Shwinck, P. Rophè and others have been fundamental to the structural integrity of the ensemble.

The Dördüncü Duo has performed in renowned concert halls such as Victoria Hall Geneva, Suntory Hall Tokyo, Berlin Philharmonic, Palais des Nations Brasilia, Dvorak Hall Prague, Merkin Concert Hall New York, Centro Cultural Sao Paulo, Liederhalle Stuttgart, etc. He has also participated in important festivals such as the Venice Biennale, Amadeus, Schubertiade, Ars Musica Strasbourg, Archipel, Paris Fontainebleau and Australia, as well as in numerous festivals in Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara.

Ufuk and Bahar Dördüncü are very active in the field of contemporary music and have undertaken commissions and collaborations with great artists. The duo regularly performs as soloists with the Izmir, Ankara, Istanbul, Adana and Bursa Symphony Orchestras, the Istanbul CRR Symphony Orchestra, the Bilkent Orchestra, the Ensemble Contrechamps, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, among others.

Hailed as "cultural ambassadors" of Turkey, the Dördüncü duo represents their country all over the world. Thanks to their social commitment, they have been honored as patrons of the Prim'enfance Foundation and the Cercle de Grange.