Meet Marianne Hansen (21) and Maureen van IJzerloo (21), a talented
piano duo that has been making music together since a young age. They
discovered quatre-mains under the guidance of Stéphane De May and
continued their artistic development at the conservatory in Rotterdam,
under the mentorship of Nino Gvetadze. Additionally, they regularly
attend masterclasses with renowned pianist Wibi Soerjadi.
In this concert, Marianne and Maureen will take the audience on a
musical journey, where time seems to stand still. The theme of the
concert is Dance and Fantasies. The duo will perform works such as
Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre, Schubert's Fantasie, and Ravel's fairytale
suite Ma Mère L'Oye.
Marianne and Maureen’s playing is characterized by a subtle and refined
touch, yet it also contains great power and expressiveness. Thanks to
their attention to detail and dedication to the music, this duo
consistently surprises and moves the audience.
This concert is part of their “Fantasy Concert Tour’, through which they
share their love for classical music with a wide audience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0am_DuPPdi0 (Debussy)

Quote in Dutch:

'De jonge pianisten Marianne en Maureen vormen een uitmuntend piano duo
met buitengewone kwaliteiten in samenspel en muzikale expressie. In
Franz Schubert’s grote Fantasie in f belichten ze de muzikaal
architectonische structuur door gelaagdheid in klank en intens
gepassioneerd spel. Ze hebben een heldere klank en een natuurlijk gevoel
voor dynamiek en overkoepelende muzikale lijnen. Ze maken de muziek
herkenbaar in emojes en innerlijke kracht door hun authenjeke en
integere manier van spelen.’ ~ Wibi Soerjadi

Quote in English:

'Young pianists Marianne and Maureen form an outstanding piano duo with
extraordinary qualities in ensemble playing and musical expression. In
Franz Schubert's great Fantasy in f, they illuminate the musical
architectural structure through layered sound and intensely passionate
playing. They have a clear sound and a natural sense of dynamics and
overarching musical lines. They make the music recognizable in emotions
and inner strength through their authentic and integer way of playing. ~
Wibi Soerjadi