Piano Duo on Tour Mimoza Keka and Jovana Trajcheva
The Days of Josip Kašman bring two attractive concerts. It will be a sensation under the open sky
“The Harmony of the Piano Through Four Hands” – on the summer stage of the Vladimir Nazor Cinema, we will host the impressive Macedonian piano duo Mimoza Keka and Jovana Trajcheva, who will perform pearls of four-handed piano literature such as Brahms’ Hungarian Dances or Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, as well as arrangements of the first movement of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and mastery by Astor Piazzolla – Oblivion, Adios Nonino and Libertango.
In August and September 2024, Macedonian pianists M.A. Jovana Trajcheva and Ph.D. Mimoza Keka undertook a highly successful concert tour, performing in Mali Lošinj and Rijeka, Croatia. In Mali Lošinj, they participated in the esteemed summer music festival, “Days of Josip Kašman,” where their recital was met with great enthusiasm and attracted a large audience. The objective of the tour was to promote classical music and bring the works of renowned global composers to a broader audience. The meticulously selected programme commenced with a remarkable rendition of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, adapted for four-hand piano. This iconic piece set the tone for an energetic and deeply emotional concert. The duo then proceeded to perform the first five Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms, showcasing their expertise in capturing the vibrant rhythms and folkloric elements inherent in these lively pieces. The middle section of the concert was dedicated to tango, featuring three works by Astor Piazzolla: “Libertango,” “Adiós Nonino,” and “Oblivion.” The pieces brought intense passion and melancholy to the stage, and Trajcheva and Keka’s interpretation vividly brought the tango spirit to life, captivating the audience. The programme concluded with a dazzling rendition of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which demonstrated the ability to bridge the worlds of classical music and jazz. The duo’s flawless execution of the intricate rhythms and jazzy inflections of this work made a lasting impression on all attendees. Their tour left a profound impact on the international stage, with exceptional performances that not only enriched the musical repertoire but also opened doors for new international collaborations and future performances.