The Four Hand Piano Duo
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The Four-Hand Piano Duo pianists Bonnie Anderson and Donna Gross Javel are fast becoming
known both for their creative and varied programming as well
as their uncanny ability to make ‘four hands’ look
and sound like ‘two’. After several years of playing
solo repertoire for each other in a monthly piano group, they
sat down on a whim to sight read four-hand piano music. Pleasantly
surprised by the well-matched tone and technique of their four
hands, they began exploring the piano duo repertoire. They have
been performing together as The Four-Hand Piano Duo
to enthusiastic audiences throughout the New England area ever
since their 2004 debut in Danvers, Massachusetts. They are often
told that their enthusiasm and energy are contagious. In addition
to the standard works of the classical repertoire, their programs
often include music from the Living Composers: AnythingPiano
Project (LCAPP). LCAPP’s mission is to encourage the creation
of repertoire for the piano in various combinations, to promote
living composers through public performances and recordings
of their works, and to increase audience enthusiasm and appreciation
for new music through creative and varied programming. Bonnie
and Donna enjoy talking to audiences about the composers and
their music as well as the joys and challenges of performing
together on the same instrument. They are available for workshops, masterclasses, lectures
and performances.
For more information about The Four-Hand Piano Duo including sound samples and pictures please visit
The Music Room section of this web site.
For more information about the Living Composers: AnythingPiano Project please visit the
Living Composers Project section of this web site.