Kapsetaki Duo

Marianna and Stephanie Kapsetaki
Native name Μαριάννα and Στεφανία Καψετάκη
Born (1991-04-14) 14 April 1991
Heraklion, Crete
Nationality Greek/British
Occupation Concert pianists and scientists
Website www.kapsetakisduo.com

The twin sisters Marianna and Stephanie Kapsetaki (Greek: Μαριάννα and Στεφανία Καψετάκη; born 14 April 1991 in Heraklion, Crete) are Greek/British concert pianists and scientists.[1]

Music

Their musical studies began at 9 years old. They studied at the Minoan Conservatory of Music in Heraklion where they received the Diploma in Theory of Music, Diploma of Piano Performance with highest honours, distinction and 1st prize at the age of 17 with teachers Kallia Anastasaki and Dimitris Toufexis and at the Music School of Heraklion where they graduated with the highest grades.[2] They have been taught by Yonty Solomon, Martino Tirimo, Radoslav Kvapil, Philip Fowke, Philippe Cassard, Bernard Roberts, Eugen Indjic, Peter Donohοe, Vladimir Tropp, Graham Caskie, Joanna MacGregor, Bryce Morrison, Anton Kuerti and are currently studying in London with Christopher Elton.

Performances

They perform solo, four hands and two piano recitals at major venues and international music festivals in Europe,[3][4][5][6] appearing with major ensembles including the Pancretan Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Heraklion Music School Orchestra and the Athens City Symphony Orchestra.[7] They have represented Crete on commemorative occasions and enjoy regular invitations from radio and television where their recordings are played.[8][9] Their stage appearances include some of the major halls of England, Greece, Austria, Cyprus, Wales and Germany such as: St George's (Bristol), Cheltenham Town Hall, Hellenic Cultural Centre (London), Athens Concert Hall, Sir Edward Elgar Museum, the Bristol,[10] Chelmsford and Gloucester Cathedrals, Jacqueline du Pré Music Building (Oxford), Parnassos Hall (Athens), Bellonio Cultural Centre (Santorini),[11] Municipality Theatre of Larnaka, Pittville Pump Room, Basilica of St Mark (Crete), "Anna-Maria Kalouta" Municipality Theatre of Athens and Aegean Arts International Festival (Crete).[12][13]

Repertoire

Their repertoire ranges from baroque and classical composers of the 18th century to the masters of the 20th onwards for solo, 4 hands, 2 pianos and concertos. They are honoured to be the muses for pieces specifically written for and dedicated to them by several distinguished Italian[14] and Greek[15] composers.

CD recordings

Scholarships/Awards

Science

Marianna has a MBBS Hons (1st) in Medicine from the University of Crete, a MSc (Distinction) in Performing Arts Medicine from University College London and is undergoing a PhD in Neuroscience at Imperial College London. Stephanie has a BSc Hons (1st) in Biology from the University of Crete[18] and a MSc from the University of Oxford, where she is undergoing a PhD in Zoology as a student of New College, Oxford.[19]

Scholarships/Awards

Publications

References

  1. ↑ Interview in Nea Kriti newspaper http://www.neakriti.gr/?page=newsdetail&DocID=1324686&srv=364
  2. ↑ "Twin talent with a gift in music, sports...and awards.". Patris. Patris newspaper: Katerina Milona. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  3. ↑ "MARIANNA & STEPHANIE KAPSETAKIS – LUNCHTIME RECITAL". www.glos.info. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  4. ↑ "Twin treat at free piano concert". The Oxford Times. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  5. ↑ "Ρεσιτάλ πιάνου από τις αδελφές Καψετάκη για την "Ηλιαχτίδα"". Cretalive. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  6. ↑ "Performances". Kapsetaki Duo. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  7. ↑ "Francis Poulenc - Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra". Youtube. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  8. ↑ "Crete Celebrates 100 Years Of Union With Greece In London". Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  9. ↑ "Cretalook news". Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  10. ↑ "REVIEW: The Kapsetakis Duo at Bristol Cathedral, by John Packwood 9/10". Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  11. ↑ "Πιάνο και Ευρωκοινοβούλιο στα Φηρά". Το ΒΗΜΑ. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  12. ↑ Interview for CreteTV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=na6v-1uuClE
  13. ↑ Candia News report http://www.candianews.gr/2016/07/04/i-didymes-irakliotisses-pou-diaprepoun-ke-vravevonte-stin-epistimi-ke-to-piano/
  14. ↑ Italian National Music Council Report http://www.cidim.it/cidim/content/314694?id=371917
  15. ↑ Crete Celebrates 100 Years Of Union With Greece In London http://www.cretetravel.com/blog/story/crete-celebrates-100-years-of-union-with-greece-in-london/
  16. ↑ "Πανελλήνια διάκριση στο πιάνο για τις αδελφές Καψετάκη". Ρεθυμνιώτικα Νέα. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  17. ↑ "Βράβευση διακριθέντων μαθητών από το Δήμαρχο Χερσονήσου". Crete2day. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  18. ↑ http://archive.cretalive.gr/a/view/orkwmosia-apofoitwn-ths-scholhs-thetikwn-kai-technologikwn-episthmwn/crete/94518%7Ctitle
  19. ↑ Department, Zoology. "Who Are We?". Department of Zoology. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
  20. ↑ Οι δίδυμες Ηρακλειώτισσες μαγεύουν με τη μουσική τους και διαπρέπουν στην επιστήμη! - See more at: http://www.ekriti.gr/kriti/oi-didymes-irakleiotisses-mageyoyn-me-ti-moysiki-toys-kai-diaprepoyn-stin-epistimi#sthash.IFNBbFAZ.dpuf

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