The PIANO and GUITAR, two of the most popular musical instruments, once accompanied each other in 19th century chamber music. Nowadays it is a rare but special occasion to see this unusual combination in the classical musi c scene.
Anne Ku and Robert Bekkers formed their PIANO GUITAR
DUO in 2001, reviving this almost forgotten tradition of music making. This once favourite pastime of bringing together performers, composers and enthusiastic audiences has left a largely untapped legacy of published music specifically written for the piano and guitar.
Using modern instruments, the duo has rekindled music from earlier periods. Just as importantly, Ku and Bekkers’ performances are encouraging contemporary composers to write for this deserving combination.
Their collaboration has already inspired original music for piano and guitar, expanding the existing repertoire with exciting new possibilities. Plans for 2008 include premieres of new works by Dramm, van Dijk, Verleur, Harvey, and Pavia. They are eager to take their growing repertoire to new audiences everywhere.
Ku and Bekkers have performed in London, North Cyprus, Cape Town, Italy, and throughout the Netherlands. Their first visit to the USA in December 2007 included two house concerts in Houston and live radio appearance on Houston Public Radio followed by live radio broadcast on Manao Radio Wailuku and a sponsored public concert in Maui, Hawaii.
In June 2006, the duo launched the Monument House Concert Series in Utrecht, Netherlands bridging the gap between the professional music world and local communities.
