A one-piano/four-hand concert designed for the stage! I could use that...

This should be

under the new word AWESOMENESS in the dictionary.

For Presenters

Information for presenters. Reviews, 200 and 500-word bios, photos, videos, and a press sheet are below.

 

Photos

 

Photos (medium-resolution)

To request the higher resolution photos, please email Anderson & Roe at andersonroe @yahoo.com

 

Videos

 

The Anderson & Roe Piano Duo perform Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D major:

 

 

Other recommended videos:

 

See the Video page for more

 

 

bios

 

(Don't miss the interactive bio!)

 

170-word bio:

 

GREG ANDERSON and ELIZABETH JOY ROE are perhaps the most thrilling young duo performing today, offering adrenalized classical concerts that are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Graduates of The Juilliard School, Anderson & Roe are featured on the “Sounds of Juilliard” CD celebrating the school's centennial year. The duo has appeared on NPR and MTV, toured North America (and beyond), and performed in nearly every NYC venue imaginable, from Carnegie Hall to children’s hospitals. The duo’s wildly creative, self-produced music videos have been viewed millions of times on YouTube alone.

 

Anderson & Roe believe strongly in the communicative potential of music, and they aim to make classical piano music a relevant and powerful force in society. As the Northwest Reverb recently stated, “[Anderson & Roe] swept the audience into a cheering mass of humanity, making a strong case that playing piano is the most fun thing that two people could ever do together.” -- www.andersonroe.net --

 

 

500-word bio

 

Known for their adrenalized performances, inventive programming, original compositions, and refined artistry, GREG ANDERSON and ELIZABETH JOY ROE have been described as “Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers transposed from the dance floor to the keyboard” (The Southampton Press). Together they bring a fresh and visionary approach to the concert stage, dazzling audiences around the world as a four-hand and two-piano team.

 

Mr. Anderson and Ms. Roe met in 2000 as freshmen at The Juilliard School and the two formed their dynamic musical partnership shortly thereafter. They have since performed across North America, with notable recitals in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, St. Paul, Fort Worth, Milwaukee, Orlando, and Washington, D.C., as well as in nearly every New York City venue imaginable, from Carnegie Hall to children's hospitals. They have also appeared on the Cliburn Concert Series; on chamber music festivals in Banff, Canandaigua, the Hamptons, and Kingston; and as presenters at EG (Entertainment Gathering) and Imagine Solutions. In May of 2004, they were featured on MTV's Total Request Live, and in 2006 they appeared twice on NPR's From the Top. The Anderson & Roe Piano Duo released their debut album, “Reimagine,” in 2008.

 

Greg and Liz left an indelible impression at The Juilliard School, where they both earned their bachelor's and master's degrees. The duo was granted the honor to perform on numerous prominent Juilliard events, and a live performance by the Anderson & Roe piano duo is even included on the “Sounds of Juilliard” CD celebrating the school's centennial year. In 2006, given only two months to compose and prepare, the Anderson & Roe piano duo gave the world premiere of their own composition “Star Wars Fantasy: Four Impressions for Two Pianos,” replacing John Williams on Juilliard's “Cinema Serenades” concert in Alice Tully Hall. Additionally, the two directed the groundbreaking project “Life Between the Keys,” a concert that involved the entire Juilliard Piano Class of 2004; this event celebrated the class's unique camaraderie and chronicled its Juilliard experience in an all-American program of piano music.

 

The duo’s interactive website, andersonroe.net, has generated tremendous enthusiasm among fans and Internet bloggers. The duo responds regularly to user questions and comments, and their wildly creative, self-produced music videos have been viewed millions of times on YouTube alone. Greg and Liz believe strongly in the communicative potential of music, and they aim to make classical piano music a relevant and powerful force in society. Their performances, compositions, websites, videos, recordings, and writings all serve this mission, bringing joy to people around the world.

 

Greg Anderson & Elizabeth Joy Roe are Steinway Artists.

 

-- www.andersonroe.net --

 

 

Press Sheet

 

Press sheet - "Skill, Substance, Spirit, Style"

 

 

Album information

 

Reimagine - Greg Anderson & Elizabeth Joy Roe showcase their unique approach to classical music and the piano duo genre in this adrenalized album, featuring breathtaking music, a hard-core performance of Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring,' and a bonus DVD of music videos.

 

 

reviews

 

The ThirdCoast Digest (Milwaukee, WI), regarding the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo:

To say the anniversary concert actually mesmerized the audience understates the effect. The concert, a sensuous blend of two keyboards and souls completely in sync, provided an unforgettable emotion similar to star-crossed lovers in Shakespeare’s sonnets who end up fulfilling a blissful destiny.

 

... the intense synchronization of genius.

 

 

Northwest Reverb (James Bash), regarding the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo:

[Anderson & Roe] gave an electrifying performance that swept the audience into a cheering mass of humanity, making a strong case that playing piano is the most fun thing that two people could ever do together.

 

The Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, TX), regarding the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo:

Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe captured the spirit of camaraderie while playing at the highest level of artistry.

 

Phrasings tapered across the instruments; harmonies blended sumptuously; articulations were perfectly matched in weight and color.

 

...their playing connected viscerally with the crowd.

 

The pair’s accounting of Strauss’ The Blue Danube waltz concluded the show with a fun, wild romp, featuring acrobatic arm entanglements and burry-fast hand-crossings. It was the piano-playing version of ice dancing.

 

 

The Southampton Press, regarding the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo:

One admired throughout their energy, their precision, and their unalloyed pleasure in making music.

 

...Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers transposed from the dance floor to the keyboard.

 

...fiery and passionate ...in a class by itself.

 

It is often said that young musicians today have razor-sharp technique, but they lack individuality. This cannot be said of these two young performers. The technique is beyond question, but they have personalities, both musical and personal that are completely distinctive and a joy to discover.

 

 

Fan reviews:

Richard Rodzinski, Cliburn Foundation President: Elizabeth and Greg have formed what is perhaps the most thrilling young duo piano team performing today. Their musicianship and style are quintessentially of our time, ideally suited to the concert hall and a cutting-edge Internet viewing experience. They offer the kind of hip classical concerts that I imagine we'll see more and more of in the near future.

 

Sue Jones: After years of attending classical piano concerts (and playing long enough to know how difficult combining technique and interpretation really is), I thought I'd seen it all, but your performance at the Kingston Chamber Music Festival tonight was mind-blowing. You are the outlying values on the bell curve of pianism. I'm surprised you don't have camp followers a la The Grateful Dead. So glad you found each other, and that I found you both. And, the web site is awesome.

 

David: I like it so much and want to see your concerts! IT'S SO GOOOD!!!!

 

Dr. Kaveh Beyk: Phenomenal. You MUST come to London.

 

Caroline S. Siegel: What ingenuity and enthusiasm. You are so refreshing. I look forward to attending a concert in the Chicago area!

 

Zohrab Demergian: All I Can Say About You Both Is That You Are Amazing, Truly Amazing, It's the first time i like a piano duet in my life!

 

Pierre-Luc Lefrancois: Just a little message to say to you that you are incontestably my favorite pianists in the world!!! YOU ARE THE BESTS! 5 Stars! 100%, 10/10

 

ivoknight: AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING guys great great great

 

donjuan9012: now THAT was cool!! Easily the best duo I've ever seen.

 

marredsun: Wow. This is basically the most amazing piece I've ever heard. Excellent choreography, brilliant interpretaion.

 

LVB1770: STUNNING, SPECTACULAR, OUTSTANDING WORK!!! BRAVO!!! You two are the Rock Stars of the Classical World!!!

 

fibnice: simply FABULOUS !!!! extremly creative, brillant :-) I loved it... I am a big fan of urs :-)))))))

 

squirrelland: well i have to say that that is the first time in 24 years of living that ive seen piano playing successfully portrayed as sexy. DAMN. one could only aspire to create that kind of mood.

 

theriven1: ahhh I get crazy, this is f**** crazy cool!! I love this.

 

chileanwildflowr76: I just want to say that I am raptured by your music. Do you think that you will ever come to Australia to perform? I am totally spellbound!

 

MissLilium: Gosh!! so damn hot, amazing!!! great musicians, very very awesome!!! *0*

 

DEATHddc: THIS WAS AWESOME!!! such a great feeling, i love you guys both, keep it up and share your passion again...lovely

 

Doktorian: AAAAAAAAH this should be under the new word AWESOMENESS in the dictionary. Powerful, just as Libertango should be =)

 

SRB2185: This is such an awesome video! So talented, so good looking, so much personality - you guys just have it all!