Δίδυμες Καψετάκη

"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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"H ελπίδα για το μέλλον της Ελλάδας. Οι δύο Κρητικοπούλες που διαπρέπουν στο εξωτερικό."

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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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"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