Rachmaninoff Suites & Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” in original 2-piano transcription. Two grand pianos. One unforgettable night «What could have been a standard four-hand program turned into a master class of artistry and ensemble playing...» — LaScena Musicale «...atmospheric ... painted in cheerful colours, with permeable elegance ...» PIANIST Partners in life and on stage, the Fedorova & Takser Piano Duo are known for their remarkable musical chemistry. On May 5 at Christ Church Cathedral, they bring to Vancouver an evening of Rachmaninoff’s two Suites for Two Pianos and their own two-piano transcription of Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition". Whether you are discovering piano ensembles for the first time or are a devoted listener, this concert offers a rare opportunity to experience the dialogue of two grand pianos on one stage in the beautiful acoustic of Christ Church Cathedral. Program S. Rachmaninov Prelude in C-sharp minor for Two Pianos Suite No. 1 in G minor (Fantaisie-tableaux), Op. 5 Suite no. 2 op. 17 Intermission 15 min M. Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition (original transcription for two pianos by Fedorova&Takser) Duration: approximately 95 minutes with intermission About the Artists Celebrated for their extraordinary unity, expressive depth, and commanding ensemble presence,the Fedorova & Takser Piano Duo stands at the forefront of Canada’s classical music scene. Their performances have been praised for recalling the golden age of legendary piano partnerships: The Vancouver Chopin Society writes that the duo “transports us back to the days of legendary piano duos such as Vronsky and Babin,” while La Scena Musicale described one of their recitals as “a master class of artistry and ensemble playing—confirming the famous adage: it is not what you play, but how you play it.” Known for adventurous programming, original transcriptions, and multimedia collaborations, the Fedorova & Takser Duo presents a repertoire ranging from Baroque and Romantic masterworks to contemporary and jazz-inspired music, with Rachmaninoff and Brahms among their central artistic pillars. Their debut album, XIX – The Golden Duets, recorded at Berlin’s legendary Teldex Studio and released by the Genuin label, received widespread international acclaim, earning five-star reviews and top distinctions from La Scena Musicale and praise from Pianist Magazine (Germany) for its brilliance and originality. Subsequent releases have further confirmed their position among today’s most exciting voices in piano ensemble performance. Beyond the concert stage, the duo is deeply committed to education. In 2014, they founded the Fedorova & Takser Piano Studio in Vancouver, now recognized as one of the leading private music schools on the West Coast, whose students regularly win national and international competitions and are accepted into the world’s most prestigious conservatories.