Güher and Süher Pekinel are recognized worldwide as a Duo of most exceptional artistry and magnetism. Their performances in recital and with leading orchestras are considered to demonstrate extraordinary musicality, keyboard command and unanimity of style and execution. Worldwide they are the only Duo playing without any eye contact in order to concentrate on their respective “breath of musical momentum”.

Born as twins in Istanbul, the Pekinels first appeared in public at the age of six and, three years later, made their orchestral debut with the Ankara Philharmonic, broadcast live throughout Turkey. Beginning their studies at the Conservatoire de Paris, the Pekinels later studied with piano legends like Rudolf Serkin, Claudio Arrau and Mieczyslaw Horszowski at the Curtis Institute and Juillard School in New York. They were introduced to the Salzburg Festival audience by Herbert von Karajan at his invitation in 1984, and Karajan worked with them on a number of subsequent occasions.

Live recordings from the Schwetzingen Festival, Cadogan Hall London & Lucerne Piano Festival, 2001-2007.

Contents:
Schwetzingen Festival, 2001
- J S Bach: Concerto in C minor for two pianos and strings, BWV1060, arr. Jacques Loussier
- J S Bach: Concerto in D minor for three pianos, BWV1063, arr. Jacques Loussier (with Jacques Loussier Trio)
- Vivaldi: Four Seasons 'Summer', arr. Jacques Loussier (with Jacques Loussier Trio)

Cadogan Hall, London, 2007
- J S Bach: Concerto in C minor for two pianos and strings, BWV1062
English Chamber Orchestra / Sir Colin Davis

Lucerne Piano Festival, Opening Concert, 2006
- Rachmaninov: Suite No.1 Op.5, Fantaisie-Tableaux for two pianos

Includes the documentary 'Double Life' - A portrait about the musical lives of Güher and Süher Pekinel.

“... The Pekinels are widely regarded as the fi nest duo-pianist team since Arthur and Karl-Ulrich Schnabel.” - The Pianist Magazine

“... one could marvel at their unbelievably homogenous playing, their temperament and the beauty of their balanced touch.” - Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Special Features - excerpts from:
- Poulenc: Concerto in D minor for 2 pianos
- Mozart: Concerto in E flat major, K.365
- Brahms: Sonata in F minor for 2 pianos, Op.34b
- Milhaud: Scaramouche, Op.165b
- Lutoslawski: Paganini Variations

Sound Format: PCM Stereo
Picture Format: 16:9
DVD Format: DVD 9, NTSC
Subtitle Languages: GB, DE, FR, ES, TR, JP
Running Time: 97 mins (concerts) + 40 mins (documentary) + 13 mins (bonus)
FSK: 0
Region Code: 0
Worldwide available