duo b!z`art
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duo b!z`art
duo b!z'art Geoffrey BAPTISTE and André ROE invite you to discover their duo through these pages. Feel free to contact us for any information. duo «b!z'art» Rue A.Binet 8 4140 SPRIMONT BELGIUM [email protected] +32/489.91.01.35 +32/499.40.70.35 Who are we? We are the duo b!z’art. Bizarre, what is unusual and unconventional, to make you discover with passion the world of arts. Playing the piano with 4 hands, we use 20 fingers of 2 musicians sharing the 88 keys of the keyboard. This gives a very special show, where the hands intertwined with virtuosity. This ensemble provides a very unique repertoire. Sometimes the instrument can be intimate, like Salon-Music, other times it becomes symphonic imitating the orchestra. In addition, we find ourselves facing the piano, communicating together, inviting the public to share this special moment. Sincerity, energy and love of music is the focus of our ongoing research. Our concerts revolve around a strong and original theme (« From Russia with Love », « Concert in Broadway", « Waltzes, tangos and other dances », ...) that we like to briefly introduce satisfying the curiosity of listeners. To imagine these programs, influenced by our musical tastes ranging from romantic to 20th century music, we combine happily classical hits and unknown masterpieces. We also enjoy meeting new audiences. For this purpose, we give occasional outdoor concerts, for example every summer on the bandstand of the Place d'Armes in Luxembourg. We also attach importance to educational concerts, interactive musical entertainment, also suitable for the young. Since our foundation 8 years ago, we have given more than 50 concerts, in Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy. Our programs We invite you to discover some excerpts from our programs by clicking on the links below. For 1 piano Romantic Travel in Slavonic countries For 2 pianos From Russia with Love Passion, emotion and depth of Slavonic folklore will carry us from Rachmaninov to Dvorak, including Hungarian Dances by Brahms. Russian virtuoso and passionate music for two pianos with Arensky, Shostakovich, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Stravinsky and Tchaikovky. Brahms, Danse hongroise n°17 Rachmaninov, Suite n°2: Tarentelle Love at first sight Our piano in Love, with Cinderella (Percy Pitt), Romeo and Juliet (Tchaikovsky), and Bernstein's West Side Story. Samuel Barber inviting us to dance through his suite "Souvenirs" Tribute to the « Groupe des Six » Works beautifully written by these six composers gathered around Jean Cocteau: Auric, Durey, Honegger, Millhaud, Poulenc and Tailleferre. Pitt, Cinderella op.26: Charming Prince Bernstein, West Side Story: Maria Two centuries of musical tradition Four great composers that made the reputation of German musical culture: Mozart, Schumann, Brahms and Hidemith. They wrote small and larger masterpieces for piano duet. Discover and enjoy ! Mozart, Sonate KV521, Rondo Concert in Broadway Guaranteed thrills with New-York's exciting musical life: musicals, big band, jazz... Bernstein, West Side Story: America Gerschwin, Songs: I was doing all right Corigliano, Gazebo Dances: Ouverture Fairy tales and legends When the piano tells enchanting stories, such as Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beuaty, Hansel and Gretel,..., inviting us on a journey of dreams. Humperdinck, Hänsel und Gretel Pitt, Cinderella op.26: The Fairy Godmother Ravel, Ma Mère l'Oye: Les Entretiens de la Belle et la Bête Waltzes, tangos and other dances Let's dance around the world with Barber, Brahms, Casella, Corigliano, Dvorak, Grainger, ... Dvorak, Danse slave op.72 n°1 Brahms, Danse hongroise n°17 Corigliano, Gazebo Dances: Ouverture Educational activities The 20th century in music and color From Stravinsky to Devreese, Picasso to Warhol, the duo «b!z’art» invites you to discover artists who have left their mark on classical music and pictural art of the 20th century. Ma Mère l'Oye Let's play a guessing game, discovering the links between the work of Ravel and fairy tales. This concert can also be an opportunity to meet other instruments of the orchestra. Children's time Discover the many works for piano 4 hands dedicated to childhood Bizet, Jeux d'enfants: Trompette et tambour Jongen, Jeux d'enfants n°2 Ravel, Ma Mère l'Oye: Petit Poucet Biographies of musicians André ROE André graduated from the Royal Conservatory's of Liège and Brussels, the « Koninglijk Conservatorium van Brussel » and the « Ecole Normale Alfred Cortot de Paris ». He obtained numerous awards in Belgium and France including Dexia Classics, Nany Phillipart's Grant, the Peleman's National Prize... André shares his love of music as a chamber musician (duo b!z’art, duo aréthuse, ensemble geyser), a continuo player (organ and harpsichord with the Chapelle des Minimes and the PasSages Ensemble) and as a orchestral pianist (with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra, Liège Royal Philarmonic Orchestra, The Air Force Royal Music of Belgium, the Royal Opera Orchestra of Wallonia, The Lucilin Ensemble). He took part in over 300 concerts in Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany. André passes on his passion as a accompanist, piano and analysis professor in several music academies and at the Royal Conservatory's of Liège and Brussels. Geoffrey BAPTISTE Having always been attracted by playing music with other people and by the pleasure of communication it provides, it is not surpising that, at the end of his studies at the Conservatory's of Liège and Brussels, Geoffrey persued a carrer as a chamber musician and an orchestral pianist. He founded two chamber music ensemble: the duo b!z'art and the duo dzeta (piano and violin, with Aude Miller), and plays regularly with musicians such as Laurence Koch, Jean-Luc Votano, Justus Grimm, Payambe Reyes, Maria Baranovsky, Izumi Okubo, Pierre Xhonneux ... Besides these chamber music concerts, Geoffrey has given over 100 concerts since 2006 as a piano and celesta player within the Liège Philharmonic Orchestra. He also works with the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg and Limburgs Symphonie Orkestr. In January 2010, he played the Fantasy on Polish Airs of F. Chopin, accompanied by the Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège conducted by François-Xavier Roth. Parallel to his artistic activities, Geoffrey shares his passion for music as a piano teacher and accompanist in several music academies. Geoffrey is also a winner of various competitions in Belgium, France and Italy, including Dexia Classics where he was honored as chamber musician and pianist. Our past and future concerts ... 6th November 13th September 2014 Liège Salle Académique de l'Université New Lanark (Scotland) 02nd October 26th September 14th August 10th August Bruxelles London Luxembourg Seneffe 2013 Académie Royale de Belgique St Pancras Parish Church Kiosque de la Place d'Armes Chateau Private concert Lunchtime concert Salon de Musique ambiante Nuit Muiscale de Seneffe 2013 08th November 15th August 11th August 15th January Liège Luxembourg Seneffe Bruxelles 2012 Salle Académique de l'Université Kiosque de la Place d'Armes Château Museum of Musical Instruments Noon concert Salon de Musique ambiante Nuit musicale de Seneffe 2012 Concert Astoria 2011 24th August Luxembourg Kiosk at Place d'Armes 13th April Venise Palazzo Cavagnis 19th February Bruxelles Bozar 16th and 18th Liège Salle Philharmonique February 2010 22nd December Liège Foyer de la Salle Philharmonique 5th December Hannut Cultural Center 16th July Luxembourg Kiosk at Place d'Armes 10th April Lessines Hôpital Notre-Dame de la Rose 24th January Verviers Grand Théâtre 11th December 20th October 18th October 19th July 8th July 9th October 5th October and 13th April Hoeilaart Liège Molenbeek Mirwart Rome 2009 Maison de la Musique Palais provincial Town Hall Church Teatro Marcello 2008 Berchem St-Agathe Old church Charneux Chapelle of Monty 2007 27th October Berchem St-Agathe Old church 17th October Bruxelles Maison des musiques 5th July Bruxelles Grande Salle du Conservatoire 26th May Bruxelles Atelier de la Dolce Vita 6th May Hannut Cultural Center 28th April Sprimont Cultural Center 25th April Xhoris Private concert Noon concert Music in Lanark Salon de Musique ambiante «Le Carnaval des Animaux» de C.Saint-Saëns in Liege Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Animation pédagogique «Ma Mère l'Oye» Salon de Musique ambiante Festival de Silly, avec l'ensemble Geyser Concert du dimanche matin Concert de Noël avec l'ensemble Geyser Concert de gala des Concerts Permanents L'heure musicale Festival de St-Hubert, concert «Coup de coeur» Festival des Nations Festival Emergence Classics à Monty (concert à 2 pianos) Festival Emergence Festival Midis-Minimes 2006 9th December Kortrijk Budascoop Concert Euterpe 12th November Bruxelles Hotel Astoria Concert Astoria 27th September Mons Le Manège Pianofolies (concert à 8 pianos) From 01st September 2006 More than 30 educational activities during tours of the Jeunesses to 30th juin 2007 Musicales of the French Community of Belgium 25th June Bruxelles National Theater Pianofolies (concert à 8 pianos) 23rd May Rome Academia Belgica 29th April Rixensart 21st February Louvain-La-Neuve Auditorium Socrate Concert de midi «Musi-LLN» 19th February Uccle Auditorium Talent 23rd August 17th March Atri (Italie) Liège 2005 Teatro Communale Cercle de l'Orgue et du Piano 30th October Jette 2004 Dieleghem Abbey Remise des prix du «Premio d'Acquaviva»