Güher and Süher Pekinel – The Istanbul recital

Turkish pianist twin-sisters Güher and Süher Pekinel were first discovered by Herbert von Karajan and have gained international success since their first appearance at the Salzburg Festival. They are considered one of the finest piano duos of our time. This concert focusses on composers who witnessed World War II and reflect in their works the basic values of humanism. Considering the current tragedies in the world, this recital offers a different meaning as a kind of invitation to fight against unjust sufferings. Accompanied by Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra percussionists they perform milestones of the repertoire for two pianos. Both the “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story and “Ciaconna” were arranged for the Pekinel sisters under the auspices of the composers. PROGRAM Penderecki: Ciaconna (arr. For two pianos by K. Penderecki); Bartók: Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion, Sz. 110; Gershwin: Three Preludes (arr. For two pianos); Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story (arr. For two pianos and percussion by L. Bernstein); Lutoslawski: Variations on a Theme of Paganini (arr. For two pianos and percussion)