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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. Described as 'Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers transposed from the dance floor to the keyboard' (The Southampton Press) and 'the intense synchronization of genius' (ThirdCoast Digest), Greg and Liz bring their joyous camaraderie and refined artistry to the concert stage, dazzling audiences
around the world as a four-hand and two-piano team. The bonus DVD includes performances of: Der Erlkonig, A Rain of Tears, Billie Jean and Carmen Fantasy.
around the world as a four-hand and two-piano team. The bonus DVD includes performances of: Der Erlkonig, A Rain of Tears, Billie Jean and Carmen Fantasy.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By E. Mahoney
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album the first day it was available and haven't stopped listening - there is something new to hear every time. The piano is an incredible instrument, able to bring the full impact of a composition to the listener, all on its own. When you combine two, virtuoso pianists and a mix of great songs, how can you lose?
The bonus DVD (4 separate video performances) is terrific with incredible production values. After seeing the video performance of Schubert's exciting "Der Erlkönig" (filmed in the Steinway piano factory), you will never hear it w/o seeing the amazing visuals.
Give yourself a treat with this or give a wonderful gift to a music lover. You won't be sorry.
The bonus DVD (4 separate video performances) is terrific with incredible production values. After seeing the video performance of Schubert's exciting "Der Erlkönig" (filmed in the Steinway piano factory), you will never hear it w/o seeing the amazing visuals.
Give yourself a treat with this or give a wonderful gift to a music lover. You won't be sorry.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Taking duo piano music into the 20th century - Rachnaninoff and Radiohead anyone?
December 26, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Taking duo piano music into the 20th century - Rachnaninoff and Radiohead anyone?
Honestly, I never heard of the young piano duo, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe, before getting this CD/DVD album but they certainly made an impression on me and - based on this release - I think it's safe to say that exciting classical music performances can still attract younger audiences.
The best way to appreciate this album - in my opinion - is to play the "bonus" DVD first. It contains four "music videos" (lasting from five to 13 minutes) starting off with a "concept" video performance of Schubert's "Der Erlkonig", the only one of the four vids not directed by Anderson and Roe themselves. It there were a classical version of the MTV cable channel, this video would probably be in heavy "rotation" there. Filmed at the Steinway Piano factory in Astoria, Queens, NY (after all, not only are Anderson and Roe Steinway artists, but the album is being released on the Steinway label!) you can almost feel the heat as the couple sweat (literally!) their way through the piece. I'm not sure that Steinway recommends dripping sweat - and glasses of water - on their fine musical instruments but the visual effect is exciting. The other three videos - produced, edited and directed by A/R - are nearly as exciting and very creative. Water is prevalent in the second one - "A Rain of Tears" - with pair playing duo pianos (for the first and third vid - their take on "Billie Jean" the Michael Jackson hit re-imagined - they share a single keyboard.). The longest piece - a 13 minute "Carmen Fantasy" - they cut from a theater performance to a country inn in California - you get a taste of how they would appear performing live in concert (no water here!).
Now that you understand their style you can move to the CD, which include three of the four compositions above ( "A Rain of Tears" is excluded) along with nine more, mixing Mozart with Jacques Brel and throwing in pieces by Coldplay and Radiohead to mix it up.! As I listened to the audio tracks I could visualize the pair at the keys stretching the conventional boundaries of the Classical Piano.
This is not your parents or grandparents classical piano music. These performances will, hopefully, capture a new young audience drawn in by Coldplay and Jackson tunes and staying for Schubert and Bizet.
Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"
Honestly, I never heard of the young piano duo, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe, before getting this CD/DVD album but they certainly made an impression on me and - based on this release - I think it's safe to say that exciting classical music performances can still attract younger audiences.
The best way to appreciate this album - in my opinion - is to play the "bonus" DVD first. It contains four "music videos" (lasting from five to 13 minutes) starting off with a "concept" video performance of Schubert's "Der Erlkonig", the only one of the four vids not directed by Anderson and Roe themselves. It there were a classical version of the MTV cable channel, this video would probably be in heavy "rotation" there. Filmed at the Steinway Piano factory in Astoria, Queens, NY (after all, not only are Anderson and Roe Steinway artists, but the album is being released on the Steinway label!) you can almost feel the heat as the couple sweat (literally!) their way through the piece. I'm not sure that Steinway recommends dripping sweat - and glasses of water - on their fine musical instruments but the visual effect is exciting. The other three videos - produced, edited and directed by A/R - are nearly as exciting and very creative. Water is prevalent in the second one - "A Rain of Tears" - with pair playing duo pianos (for the first and third vid - their take on "Billie Jean" the Michael Jackson hit re-imagined - they share a single keyboard.). The longest piece - a 13 minute "Carmen Fantasy" - they cut from a theater performance to a country inn in California - you get a taste of how they would appear performing live in concert (no water here!).
Now that you understand their style you can move to the CD, which include three of the four compositions above ( "A Rain of Tears" is excluded) along with nine more, mixing Mozart with Jacques Brel and throwing in pieces by Coldplay and Radiohead to mix it up.! As I listened to the audio tracks I could visualize the pair at the keys stretching the conventional boundaries of the Classical Piano.
This is not your parents or grandparents classical piano music. These performances will, hopefully, capture a new young audience drawn in by Coldplay and Jackson tunes and staying for Schubert and Bizet.
Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Gail Osmun
Format:Audio CD
This album is one of the best that I have ever heard. Anderson and Roe bring classical music to the 21st century. They make the music come alive. The videos will appeal to all, they are not the stuffy stiff shots of people playing. My favorite is the Erlkonig. You know it is good when the 9 year old twins want to watch that video over and over and over.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
Read review in the paper, it was as good as promised and even my wife who is a pianist liked it.
Published 3 months ago by Kenneth Ervin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely gift
I has been their concert! Excellent one! Great music and talented pianists!
Shipment is safe and sound. The CD has great quality!
Shipment is safe and sound. The CD has great quality!
Published 5 months ago by gaogao
5.0 out of 5 stars
good.
nice i like it. willing to purchase next time. thank you very much. as the as i expect. 5 stars.
Published 6 months ago by Xiner Liu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don
Anderson and Roe emote and communicate the sense of the music in ways that can only be described as beyond professional. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Donald K. Wood
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting, but not quite what I was looking for
The premise behind this recording is that the emotion of a piece of vocal music remains even when the vocal element is not present. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Warren Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
You have to own this CD
Anderson and Roe are so astonishing, it's hard to imagine their work getting more exciting each year, but it does. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Steven Naifeh
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing and fun!!
I found Anderson and Roe on YouTube and I was instantly hooked. They take classical piano performing to a whole new level. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kim Beckett
3.0 out of 5 stars
Talented pianists have fun with Steinway and improvisations
Roe and Anderson are having fun "When Words Fade" with two-piano duets, beautiful compositions, and very fine pianos. Read more
Published 16 months ago by musichathcharms
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Discovery
Just discovered Anderson and Roe and purchased When Words Fade. Bought it for their arrangement of Billie Jean, but every piece on the CD is exciting, powerful, captivating. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Marilyn Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful & exciting
Who knew two-hand piano could be so exciting and beautiful! The video was funny, clever, and a distinct improvement from MTV.
Published 16 months ago by Gerald Leibowitz
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