Emili Brugalla & Vesko Stambolov Piano duo

Ballet is a graphic art —black and white, finely framed strokes, carved in the space of the stage through the shape of bodies; disappearing and reappearing enigmatic poses, gestures and figures. Let’s transfer this idea to the piano keyboard— white and black swans; seven Odiles and five Odettes on the narrow stage of the octave. The pirouettes and fouettes of the fingers, the port de bras of both hands, the skillful variations and the wondrous hand-over-hand leaps crossing the entire keyboard...

Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971). The Rite of Spring (Arranged for piano duo by the composer)

1. I. The Adoration of the Earth (15:34)
2. II. The Sacrifice (17:06)

Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) . Cinderella Suite from the Ballet, Op. 87 (Compilation and arrangement for two pianos: Mikhail Pletnev)

3. I. Introduction (2:22)
4. II. Quarrel (3:38)
5. III. Winter (4:09)
6. IV. Spring (2:02)
7. V. Cinderella’s Waltz (5:56)
8. VI. Gavotte (2:13)
9. VII. Gallop (4:18)
10. VIII. Valse lente (4:07)
11. IX. Finale (5:58)

Emili Brugalla, piano

Vesko Stambolov, piano