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Ensemble

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Modern

 

The Anderson & Roe Piano Duo is a classical music duo consisting of pianists Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe. The duo has gained international recognition for their unique and dynamic performances, which blend classical music with pop culture and multimedia elements. Greg Anderson was born in 1981 in South Dakota, while Elizabeth Joy Roe was born in 1983 in Delaware. Both pianists began playing the piano at a young age and went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City. They first met in 2000 while studying at the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado and began performing together as a duo in 2002. The Anderson & Roe Piano Duo quickly gained attention for their innovative and engaging performances, which often incorporate elements of theater, dance, and visual art. They have performed at major concert halls and festivals around the world, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Shanghai Oriental Art Center. One of the duo's most notable performances was their 2012 concert at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, which was broadcast live on NPR's "Performance Today." The concert featured a diverse range of music, from classical works by Bach and Rachmaninoff to popular songs by Michael Jackson and Radiohead. The duo also performed their own arrangements of music from the video game "Super Mario Bros." and the film "The Matrix." In addition to their live performances, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo has released several albums, including "Reimagine" (2015), which features their arrangements of popular songs by artists such as Coldplay, Adele, and Taylor Swift. The album received critical acclaim and reached the top of the Billboard Classical chart. The duo has also received numerous awards and honors for their performances and recordings. In 2006, they won the Second Prize at the Murray Dranoff International Two Piano Competition, and in 2011, they were named the recipients of the Juilliard School's prestigious Gina Bachauer Piano Duo Fellowship. They have also been featured on several television programs, including "CBS Sunday Morning" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Despite their success, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo remains committed to pushing the boundaries of classical music and engaging new audiences. They frequently collaborate with other artists and organizations, including dance companies, visual artists, and filmmakers, to create innovative and immersive performances. In 2017, the duo premiered their multimedia project "The Art of Bach," which combines live performance with video projections and animation to explore the life and work of the famous composer. The project was commissioned by the Virginia Arts Festival and has since been performed at several other venues around the world. Overall, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo has established themselves as one of the most exciting and innovative classical music duos of their generation. Their unique approach to performance and their commitment to engaging new audiences have earned them a dedicated following and numerous accolades.

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