The North Okanagan Community Concert Association (NOCCA) presents an afternoon of electrifying piano mastery on Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m., featuring the internationally acclaimed Bergmann Piano Duo.
The duo, comprised of husband and wife Marcel and Elizabeth Bergmann, have inspired audiences with dynamic and energetic performances of uniquely eclectic programs for more than two decades.
Their recitals and concerts with orchestra have taken them to many parts of the world, including the United States, Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, France, Macedonia, Greece, China and Canada, and have appeared in many international festivals.
Marcel, a native of Munich, Germany, has enjoyed an active musical career as a performer, composer, improviser and teacher.
Elizabeth is an award-winning pianist and chamber musician originally from Alberta.
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In addition to their performing careers they enjoy teaching and working in their capacities as artistic directors of White Rock Concerts.
Elizabeth is also artistic director of concerts at the Langley Community Music School and Marcel has held a position as professor of music at Mohawk College in Hamilton.
Both Elizabeth and Marcel have been on the faculty of Mount Royal University and University of Calgary as well as being involved in musical projects at The Banff Centre for the Arts.
In 2004/2005, they served as artistic directors of The Murray Dranoff International Two Piano Competition and Foundation in Miami.
For many years, they were members of the Calgary based group Land香蕉视频直播檚 End Chamber Ensemble, and were recipients of the 2005 and 2006 Western Canadian Music Awards for Outstanding Classical Recording.
The Bergmann Duo香蕉视频直播檚 extensive repertoire spans from baroque to contemporary, featuring many of their own arrangements and compositions. They have recorded for CBC, several ARD stations in Germany, and National Public Radio, with their CDs appearing on the CordAria, Arktos, Koch International Classics, Naxos, ARS, and Brilliant Classics labels.
Their recording American Stories on the ARS label showcases exclusively Marcel香蕉视频直播檚 arrangements
With their impeccable artistry, boundless creativity, and seamless musical synergy, the Bergmann Piano Duo continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Their ability to blend technical brilliance with expressive depth ensures an unforgettable concert experience.
Don香蕉视频直播檛 miss the opportunity to witness their extraordinary virtuosity live at the Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre March 30 for an afternoon of breathtaking piano performance.
Tickets are available through Ticket Seller at 250-549-7469 or online at .