Piano Duo Concert in Mali Losinj, Croatia
PROGRAMME PIANO FOUR HANDS
• L. V. Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 arr. for piano four hands, 1st mov;
• J. Brahms
Hungarian Dances Nos. 1-5;
• A. Piazzolla
Oblivion; Adios Noniño; Libertango;
• G. Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue for piano four hands.
In August and September 2024, Macedonian pianists, M.A. Jovana Trajcheva and Ph.D. Mimoza Keka, embarked on a successful concert tour with performances in Mali Lošinj and Rijeka, Croatia. In Mali Lošinj, they were part of the prestigious summer music festival “Days of Josip Kašman,” where their recital received an enthusiastic response and attracted a large audience. The tour aimed to promote classical music and bring the works of renowned global composers closer to a broader public.
The carefully curated program opened with a spectacular performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, arranged for four-hand piano. This iconic piece set the tone for an energetic and deeply emotional concert. Next, the duo performed the first five “Hungarian Dances” by Johannes Brahms, showcasing their masterful ability to capture 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.” These 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 program concluded with a dazzling rendition of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” which bridged the worlds of classical music and jazz. The intricate rhythms and jazzy inflections of this work were executed flawlessly, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.
Jovana Trajcheva and Mimoza Keka’s 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.