Ufuk and Bahar Dördüncü. 20th-century music for two pianos

Ufuk and Bahar Dördüncü perform works by Lutoslawsky, Shostakovich, and Prokofiev, masters of 20th-century music, in a confrontation between two grand pianos.

General admission: €12 and €8

PROGRAM

Approximate duration: 65 minutes

LUTOSLAWSKI, WITOLD Paganini Variations for 2 pianos

SHOSTAKOVICH, DIMITRI SuiteNo. 6 for 2 pianos

PROKOFIEV, SERGEI Cinderella Suitefor 2 pianos

UFUK AND BAHAR FOURTH

The great French pianist François-René Duchable describes Ufuk and Bahar Dördüncü as two committed pianists equipped with impeccable technique, who deliver vigorous and evocative performances. Having played together throughout their career, the Dördüncü sisters complement each other perfectly, creating an exquisite synergy combined with exceptional technique, striking virtuosity, and great creativity, as evidenced by each of their performances.

The awards won in Ankara, Geneva, Zaragoza, and Paris represent a significant aspect of their musical careers. Collaborations with conductors such as A. Jordan, Z. Nagy, A. Shwinck, P. Rophè, and others have been fundamental to the structural integrity of the ensemble.

The Dördüncü duo has performed in renowned concert halls such as Victoria Hall Geneva, Suntory Hall Tokyo, Berlin Philharmonic, Palace of Nations in Brasilia, Dvorak Hall Prague, Merkin Concert Hall New York, Sao Paulo Cultural Center, Liederhalle Stuttgart, etc. They have also participated in major festivals such as the Venice Biennale, Amadeus, Schubertiade, Ars Musica Strasbourg, Archipel, Paris Fontainebleau, and Australia, as well as numerous festivals in Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara.

Ufuk and Bahar Dördüncü are very active in the field of contemporary music and have performed commissions and collaborations with major artists. The duo regularly performs as soloists with the Izmir, Ankara, Istanbul, Adana, and Bursa Symphony Orchestras, the CRR Istanbul Symphony Orchestra, the Bilkent Orchestra, the Ensemble Contrechamps, the Geneva Chamber Orchestra, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, among others.

Hailed as Turkey's "cultural ambassadors," the Dördüncü duo represents their country around the world. Thanks to their social commitment, they have been honored as patrons of the Prim'enfance Foundation and the Cercle de Grange.