The eagerly awaited duo recital

Wonderful news! World-renowned Portuguese master pianist Maria João Pires returns to Amare to catch up on her long-awaited duo recital with Spanish (blind) master pianist Ignasi Cambra. This is a real relief for all her fans in the Netherlands and abroad.

Be prepared for an unforgettable 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 diary soon! It will be an experience to eagerly await.

Maria João Pires

&

Ignasi Cambra

The eagerly awaited duo recital

Duo recital
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
8:15 pm
Kaarten vanaf 29.00 euro

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)

    Uit '3 Klavierstücke D 946 aus dem Nachlass' 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

  • '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.

  • Amare

    The Hague

    House for the arts, events, education and cultural encounter

    The magnificent new state-of-the-art concert hall Amare in The Hague has been open since autumn 2021 and can accommodate 1,500 music lovers. This new temple of culture, in the heart of The Hague, has wonderful acoustics and an international allure. It was designed by architect Patrick Fransen and Jo Coenen. The construction took four years.

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