How many pianists commission a full-blown concerto to celebrate their wedding anniversary? When Pascal and Ami Rogé decided upon this unusual plan of action, Australian composer Matthew Hindson seemed an obvious choice to them. Ami has prasied the "visual" character of his music and Pascal admires the way it speaks directly to the heart, to listeners. Hindson talks about the piece in this extended ABC interview.The Concerto for Two Pianos is premiered by the Rogés with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra under Vladimir Ashkenazy, in Sydney Opera House on 12 and 13 May (the latter performance will be broadcast live on ABC Classic FM). It comes to Europe in November this year.
'Hindson has amazing range. He could probably wring a concerto from the sound of a doorbell. His source material ranges from classical to Metallica to soothing melodic riffs…'
San Francisco Chronicle
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