I will admit that until not that long ago all I knew of two-piano music were the over-the-top instrumental hits of Ferrante and Teicher, an admission that will also date me. But Miami opened my eyes, for this is the home of the most important two-piano competition ever, the Dranoff International Two-Piano Competition and of its sponsor, the Dranoff Foundation.
Next competition is May, 2011. But there’s two-piano music right now. On Thursday, February 11 the Dranoff presents Two Pianos and the Music of Italy, with the Trivella Duo and the Bergonzi Quartet. At the University of Miami’s Gusman Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30, free for students with ID. VIP tickets for $50 get you into a reception for the artists. Online tickets at www.dranoff2piano.org.
