A phenomenal duo recital

Wonderful news! World-renowned Portuguese master pianist Maria João Pires will perform an unforgettable duo recital with her (blind) dear friend and colleague Ignasi Cambra.

Be prepared for an evening of musical genius and emotional depth. When Maria João Pires takes her seat behind the keys, she leads you on a spiritual journey through the world of music. Her playing is imbued with sheer beauty and power, making you forget time and be overwhelmed by the richness of the music.

Her duo recitals are rare, so be sure to book this evening in your agenda soon! It will be an experience to eagerly await.

Maria João Pires

&

Ignasi Cambra

A phenomenal duo recital

Duo recital
Thursday, March 13th, 2025
8 pm
deSingel - Antwerp
(info & directions)
Kaarten vanaf 29.00 euro

Maria João Pires and Ignasi Cambra discuss their upcoming tour

Ignasi Cambra plays Mozart with Maria Joao Pires

Maria Joao Pires plays first mvt. from "Piano Sonata No.13 A Major D. 664" by Schubert

Mozart Piano Concerto No 9 E flat major K 271 Jeunehomme Maria João Pires Orchestre Philharmonique

Programme

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791)

    Adagio and Allegro KV. 594 (M.J. Pires & I. Cambra, piano four-hands)

  • Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809)

    Sonata no. 33 in C minor Hob. XVI:20 (I. Cambra)
    Sonata no. 62 in E flat major Hob. XVI:52 (M.J. Pires)

  • INTERMISSION
  • Franz Schubert (1797- 1828)

    Impromptu D. 935 no. 1 in F minor
    Impromptu D. 935 no. 2 in A flat major (M.J. Pires)

    From '3 Klavierstücke aus dem Nachlass D. 946' nos. 2 in E flat major and 3 in C major (I. Cambra)

    Lebensstürme D. 947 in A minor (M.J. Pires & I. Cambra, piano four-hands)

Encores

  • Maria João Pires: Schubert

    Andante from Sonata D664

  • Ignasi Cambra: Scarlatti

    Sonata in D minor K 32

  • Maria João Pires

    'Piano poetess' Maria João Pires is widely regarded as the world’s foremost interpreter of Mozart and Beethoven. Her performances are sophisticated and spiritual. She is often referred to as a musical medium.

Ignasi Cambra

Ignasi Cambra is one of Spain's most prominent and active pianists. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the Mariinsky Theatre. He works in close collaboration with pianist Maria Joao Pires.

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    Antwerp

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