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http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbObxjfi3W9YKnDS0PgadNAZOFO Concert -

Zofo’s name is shorthand for “20-Finger Orchestra” and they truly make use of the piano to emulate a brilliantly full orchestral sound. One of only a handful of duos worldwide devoted exclusively to piano duets, Zofo is blazing a bold new path for four-hands groups by focusing on contemporary repertoire and commissioning new works. Hear them perform two symphonic transcriptions, Beethoven’s symphonies no. 4 and no. 6, with precision, technique, and spontaneity that will have you listening to both Beethoven’s music and the piano itself in a new way.

Program:

[0:12] Introduction to Beethoven Symphony no. 4

[2:11] Beethoven/Scharwenka - Symphony no. 4 in B-flat major, op. 60
[2:11] I. Adagio—Allegro vivace
[12:12] II. Adagio
[22:07] III. Allegro vivace
[27:38] IV. Allegro ma non troppo

[34:40] Introduction to Beethoven Symphony no. 6, op. 68

[36:22] Beethoven/Czerny - Symphony no. 6 in F major, op. 68
[36:22] I. Allegro ma non troppo (Awakening of cheerful feelings on reaching the countryside)
[45:37] II. Andante molto moto (Scene by the brook)
[58:00] III. Allegro (Joyous gathering of the country folk)
[1:03:02] IV. Allegro (Thunderstorm)
[1:06:54] V. Allegretto (Shepherd’s Song. Happy and thankful feelings after the storm)

For more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-9617