Kapsetaki Twins

"Beethoven (Waldstein Sonata)-Some very interesting ideas here with regard to timing, texture and balance. Superb virtuosity and a good tone throughout.Liszt (Campanella)-Fantastic. It was really amazing. And how you played so softly and so delicately with such wonderful quality of sound was great. Some lovely sounds and textures as well as admirable technical control and there are some very well controlled quiet playing. A hugely impressive account, with a good deal of musical imagination too-very well done.Chopin (Etude op.25 no.12)-A creative and imaginative account of this with many unexpected colors and voicings, which was really admirable. I must say I’ve heard this piece thousands and thousands of times and I don’t think I’ve ever heard it played so good. It was really fascinating. I heard things I had never heard before, lots of different voices, so that was an absolutely special performance. All technical challenges were easily conquered. A marvelous recital. A very interesting and creative talent here. Thank you so much."
Mr James Kirby, Adjudicator member of the British International Federation of Festivals (the 1st prize and Felix Marr Award 2018 for overall highest mark in the competition - Stratford & East London Music festival and International piano competition.

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"Lovely contrasts of colours and great balancing. There was superb consistency throughout the voices, wonderful colour and I really enjoyed your performance. Thank you"
William Carslake - Conductor of Imperial College London Sinfonietta

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"What a marvellous concert. The audience was quite enraptured. Everything in a full programme was most enjoyable.  I was very taken with Stephanie's left hand dancing figures down the keyboard quite above and out of contact with the keys during the Chopin Ballade! Like little ghost melodies! And Marianna's Waldstein was a joy throughout. I doubt if anyone but the closest of sisters could play the four-hand arrangement of the Milhaud!"

Ian Williamson

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"You are a remarkable talent - above technique and memory which serve you well. Thank you for your participation.
I enjoyed your performances... beyond adjudicating. You were really brave to play all Liszt Transcendental Etudes in the final.
With admiration and appreciation, John A"
John Amarantides-Honorary President and Jury member of the C.V. Alkan- P.J.G. Zimmerman International Piano Competition

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"Playing all Liszt’s Transcendental Etudes is a huge feat. I’ve never listened to them played all together live.....you are very precious."
Constantine P.Carambelas-Sgourdas- President of the C.V. Alkan- P.J.G. Zimmerman International Piano Competition

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"An authorative opening with a bright tone. Some lovely colours produced in the softer playing with a sense of musical shape and dissection too. You are well aware of the ensemble and fully aware of the orchestral parts. You can produce a big sound with ease. A lovely turn of colour. Considerable authority (both technical and musical) in your playing. Very well done, so much to enjoy. An effective and polished stage presence too."
Roy Robinson - Adjudicator member of the British International Federation of Festivals, after Performance of Beethoven Emperor Concerto at International Concerto Competition of the Stratford and East London Music Festival 2018.

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"An exceptional performance, both technically and artistically. Impressive playing, very assured in all respects and capturing the style very well, performed with authority and brilliance. Excellent!"
Julian Hellaby, Adjudicator at International Piano Competition of Battersea Piano Festival London

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"Ι congratulate you on behalf of H.R.H. Princess Irene of Greece, President of "Mundo en Armonia", the members of the jury Mr J.Vakarelis, G.Lazaridis, M.Michailidis, and the Vice President Mrs Sonia Catris."
V. Pylarinou – Secretary of "The Friends of Music" Association- 2016 Gina Bachauer Awards at Megaron Athens Concert Hall

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"An extremely good musician (Marianna), with musicality, thought, lovely temperament, nice clear sense of form, good organization of ideas / phrases, wonderful differentiation of voices / dialogue, very nice setting of atmosphere, outstanding and dynamic playing, excellent left hand (technically difficult section), beautiful sound and concentration."
George-Emmanuel Lazaridis

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"Congratulations Marianna. You will do a lot of good in the world with music because we need music. It's very important to have talent and being able to use it. I wish you patience and perseverance, because you are very good! And if you are a doctor you’ll be good and if you’re a pianist again you’ll be good. You have a lot of energy in your playing and dynamic-passion. You played wonderfully. You played music! We'll hear you again!"
H.R.H. Princess Irene of Greece

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"A Vibrant concert by the Kapsetaki twins to a full house"
NPL Musical Society, London, UK, Feb 2017

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"Outstanding unique young twin pianist duo. Their performances here have been of the highest quality."
George Mathers - The Park House Cheltenham

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"Remarkable sisters. Whilst some of the music was angelic there were times when the powerful playing sounded awesome. Played with considerable skill...tremendous playing."
John Packwood - London: The News

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"Πολλά συγχαρητήρια για την Μαριαννα και Στεφανία. Η ορχήστρα χαίρεται ιδιαίτερα να συνεργάζεται με τόσο χαρισματικούς καλλιτέχνες που ειναι αφοσιωμένοι στην μουσική." 
Γιάννης Γεωργιάδης - Αρχιμουσικός της Συμφωνικής Ορχήστρας του Δήμου Αθηνών

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"played with skill and expression demanded by the music a polished performance."
Worcester 2012

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"A stand-out performance! Our huge thanks once again for the wonderful concert last night. It was an exceptional evening. I hope very much that you will want to return. It was a splendid night and an exceptionally high standard of musicianship - we were blown away by the performances."
Vera Fletcher Hall Surrey, Feb 2017

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"I listened to your very fine performances. You are a very sensitive piano duo."
Fabio Mengozzi - Composer

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"Thank you for the beautiful music.They didnt just win the First Prize, they earned it."
Dimitris Toufexis - Larissa 2013

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"The girls performed a magnificent concert for us.Their talents should be recognized by many further performing opportunities. Their playing was breathtaking."
Adrian Partington - Director of Music Gloucester Cathedral

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"Two great soloists"
Konstantinos Diminakis - Conductor - Dec 2014 - F.Poulenc Double concerto with the Athens Symphony Orchestra in Athens

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I am so grateful to Stephanie for such truly wonderful, inspired and inspirational playing, and for such a glorious programme: a spectacular musical occasion to inaugurate our newly restored Steinway, and to hear the piano in such an amazing array of textures and sonorities. Thank you indeed, and huge congratulations!"
Myles Harley - Director of Music, Harris Mansfield College - Oxford Feb 2017

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"...despite the injury in Stephanie’s hand she left us speechless with the piece she performed."
Rethymnon 2012

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"Thank you so much for coming again and playing such a formidable and entertaining programme. It was a joy to hear and much appreciated by the audience. Please keep in touch - we would be delighted if you can include us in your schedule of concerts next year.

With best wishes for all your activities, musical, scientific and other!"

Director of NPL concert society