Piano & Dance

pictures by Ashley Taylor

2 artists, 2 art forms. A powerful dancer beside a sensitive pianist, ballet and music. Dancing virtuosity and pianistic fulfillment – music played with body and fingers. Travel through time and space. Above all: music for senses. Spectacular, impressive, unique.

Maria Radutu – explorative piano virtuoso. Singing hands. Brings music under your skin. Creativity without limits. From gentle to thrilling, from classical to modern.

Eno Peçi – masculine ballet dancer. Sensitive physicality. Portrays the freedom of dance. Stage presence, expressivity. From dream to rage, from romantic to new. The solo dancer of the Vienna State Opera has an impressive career as a choreographer with works and shows all over Europe and overseas.

The two have worked together on the stage of the Vienna State Opera, Eno in the leading role, Maria as a guest soloist. After inspiring conversations, the idea of a project together was instantly clear. Eno’s versatility and Maria’s programming have created an evening to melt two arts into one story. Two virtuosos in unison.

The premiere of Piano & Dance took place on the 2nd of October 2019 at MuTh in Vienna.

PROGRAM

F. Chopin – Preludes Op. 28

I. Stravinsky – Tango
G. Gershwin – Three Preludes for Piano
M. Karlsson – Finale from “Blanc”
G. W. Gluck – Dance of the Blessed Spirits
M. Annau – Ninni
P. Constantinescu – Toccata
S.Rachmaninoff – Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23, No. 5

Piano & Dance, the new show by DECCA Artist Maria Radutu and Soloist of the Vienna State Opera Eno Peçi. 2 artists, 2 art forms. A powerful dancer beside a sensitive pianist, ballet and music. Dancing virtuosity and pianistic fulfillment - music played with body and fingers. Travel through time and space.