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Igor Stravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps
Béla Bartók: Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion

This recording introduces sort of a new piece, for it conveys the original orchestral score into chamber music. Thus, it cannot possess the direct impact of the original - it appears more construvistic but by no means less gripping and emotional. This is due to the fantastic piano playing which can be experienced here, and also to the two magnificent percussionists. Huang and Euler play extremely virtuosic, with supreme musicianship and a fine grasp of form and structure, which are crucial issues for the works recorded here.

BR KLASSIK

What they've created is the best kind of arrangement: one that isn't simply for the convenience of players wanting to perform certain repertory, but that illuminates a previously hidden aspect of the material played. (...) The vigorous performances by pianists Lucia Huang and Sebastian Euler are competitive with the other performances of the Bartók in any case.

ALLMUSIC.COM

The four musician's version stands out through its subtle, surprising sound effects and its dynamic rhythmics. The thinning of the score originates a rhythmically concentrated edition of the "Sacre", which clearly catches the dance-like elemental forces of the piece.

APPLAUS

Béla Bartok’s Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion rounds out the program and its one of the composer’s masterpieces. The opening movement is one of Bartok’s most involved as it shifts themes and moods without ever compromising internal logic. The ensemble is at their intense best in this wild 12-minute ride. (...) The performances are excellent. This isn’t easy music to play and Duo d’Accord manage to strike that delicate balance between hammering the pianos to pulp and gently kissing the keys.

ARIAMA.COM

The four young virtuosos induce an opulence of sound which makes this quartet version appear as an absolute equal to the original.

NORTH WEST RADIO