Hill Auditorium
Two Pianos: Who Could Ask for Anything More?
Michael Feinstein and Jean-Yves Thibaudet
$12-20 student tickets available
Two of today’s most celebrated artists join forces in an innovative program for two pianos that celebrates the music of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and more.
Born of a serendipitous encounter where the two musicians discovered their common love for two-piano music and the Gershwin era, this event showcases each artist’s unique gifts for creativity, virtuosity, and joy. Feinstein is one of the leading authorities on the Great American Songbook, and he and Thibaudet dig deep into the extraordinary heritage of music from the 20th century that straddles the worlds of classical and popular, connecting the two with rich anecdotes and incredible musicality. The concert features piano duos, solos, and vocals, with Gershwin’s beloved Rhapsody in Blue, arranged for two pianos, as a centerpiece.
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- Louise Taylor
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- Maurice and Linda Binkow
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For more than three decades, Jean-Yves Thibaudet has performed worldwide, recorded more than 50 albums, and built a reputation as one of today’s finest pianists. From the start of his career, he delighted in music beyond the standard repertoire, from jazz to opera, which he transcribed himself to play on the piano. His profound professional friendships crisscross the globe and have led to spontaneous and fruitful collaborations in film, fashion, and visual art.
Michael Feinstein has built a dazzling career over the last three decades bringing the music of the Great American songbook to the world. From recordings that have earned him five Grammy Award nominations to his Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials, his acclaimed NPR series and concerts spanning the globe – in addition to his appearances at iconic venues such as The White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House – his work as an educator and archivist define Feinstein as one of the most important musical forces of our time.