8 Hands Extravaganza! - A Fiesta for Two Pianos Join pianists Annie Ball, Victoria Robinson, Yoshie Kawamura, and Alison Gill for a dazzling celebration of music for two pianos and eight hands. This high-energy concert showcases a rich variety of styles, from sparkling virtuosity to lush, evocative soundscapes, culminating in a spectacular finale performed by all four pianists. First Half William Gillock - Champagne Toccata A lively and effervescent opener, this piece sparkles with bright textures and rhythmic brilliance - an exhilarating start to the evening. Camille Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals This much-loved suite is full of humour and charm, depicting animals in imaginative and playful ways. From the elegance of the swan to the bounding kangaroos, it's a delightful journey through Saint-Saëns witty musical menagerie. David Hamilton - Tui Inspired by the melodic calls of New Zealand's tui bird, this piece is a mesmerising interplay of rhythmic complexity and lyrical beauty, weaving together nature's music with modern harmonic colours. (Interval: 15 - 20 minutes) Second Half Johan Svendsen - Festival Polonaise A grand and jubilant dance, this piece is filled with celebratory flourishes, bold fanfares, and a sweeping sense of festivity. Rachmaninov Suite No. 2 - Valse and Tarantelle Rachmaninov’s Valse is a graceful yet dramatic waltz, while the Tarantelle is a fast, fiery finale, both showcasing rich harmonies and virtuosic interplay. Nicole Elyse DiPaolo - Fantasy, Scherzo, Sarabande, Gigue A captivating suite that blends lyrical expressiveness with rhythmic drive, exploring different dance forms through a contemporary lens. Includes two World and two UK Premiers! Astor Piazzolla - Libertango A sultry, passionate tango infused with Piazzolla's signature rhythmic intensity and expressive harmonies, bringing the fiery spirit of Buenos Aires to the piano. About the pianists Annie Ball is an award-winning concert pianist, educator, and musical director with a career spanning over two decades. She has taught one-to-one, classroom, and group lessons, led school choirs and orchestras, and was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2005. Annie received scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate study and continues to develop her expertise through professional networks such as The Curious Piano Teachers and Piano UK. Annie is the director of Wylam Winter Tales, Semibreve CIC, and co-creator of the critically acclaimed  Howay the Lasses , a project celebrating North East women through original song. In 2021, she was awarded the Arts Council's  Develop Your Creative Practice  grant and was proud to perform centre field at St James' Park. As a sought-after accompanist and teacher, Annie works at Royal Grammar School and Dame Allan's School, and her students consistently achieve excellent results across ABRSM, MTB, Trinity College London, ABRSM Jazz, and Rockschool exams. She fosters well-rounded and curious musicians through her inquiry-based learning approach. Outside of music, Annie enjoys walking her labradoodle Monty and playing board games with her children. Victoria Robinson is a pianist from the North East of England currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark. She has Bachelor and Master degrees from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The Royal Danish Academy of Music where she studied under the tutelage of Amalie Malling, John Thwaites and Victor Sangiorgio. During her studies Victoria also received chamber music coaching from Jens Elvekjær and her major appearances in masterclasses were given by pianists including Erik Tawaststjerna, Nina Tichman, Anto Pett and Mats Widlund. Victoria has performed internationally with main appearances given in Tivoli Concert Hall, The Sage Concert Hall and The Royal Concert hall in Glasgow. She has performed as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician across the UK, Denmark and China where she embarked on a month tour with International Young Soloists. During her studies, Victoria became passionate about pedagogy and therefore always ensures that this is part of her freelance life. She currently teaches on the pre-conservatoire ‘MGK’ education programme at Sankt Annæ Gymnasium and is head of piano at Tårnby Musikskole. Victoria is also director of the ‘Newcastle Piano Festival’; a new festival in the North East dedicated to the piano which was launched in 2023 together with friend and duo partner Annie Ball. Yoshie Kawamura was born in Japan, Nagoya and moved to the UK when she was 11. She was awarded a scholarship to study at Wells Cathedral School with Sanae Nakajima, before receiving Bachelor and Master of Music at Guildhall School of Music and Drama under Joan Havill. A year later she won an auditioned to study with Prof. Gilead Mishory at Musikhochschule Freiburg in Germany. Yoshie has performed worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician in England, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and Japan. She was invited to join the Berlin Philharmonic Quartet in performing Schumann’s Piano Quintet on their tour of Japan; subsequently she received an invitation from the Poznan Philharmonia to perform as a soloist in a series of concerts in Poland. In 2013 Yoshie moved to Newcastle to study Cultural Management at Northumbria University where she received her second Master’s degree. This lead in co-founder of Brundibar Arts Festival with Alexandra Raikhlina in 2016. Yoshie is one of the festival’s administrator as well as a performer. Since 2016, she has been actively involved each year in the festival’s organisation, management of the artists and audience, venue coordinator and as a performer. Along with the festival, Yoshie is a dedicated performer, piano teacher and an accompanist. She performs regularly in the North East at Lit&Phil, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, The Glasshouse, Durham university, St. James and St. Basil’s church, Jesmond URC. She has also appeared in Richmond Music Society and Long Newton Music Society with Alison Gill playing 4 hand/ 2 pianos. Last year she gave a performance at Full Circle in Brussels performing series of songs with Alex Aldren and most recently appearing on BBC 3 In Tune program with Alexandra Raikhlina performing violin and piano duo. Yoshie is currently teaching and accompanying at Centre for Advanced Training at The Glasshouse, Durham University, Newcastle University and privately at her home Alison Gill is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, specialising as an accompanist and repetiteur. She made her debut at Wigmore Hall and was chosen to perform alongside Michael Nyman and Gavin Bryars in Satie's 19-hour work Vexations at Tate Modern. Now based in North Yorkshire, Alison is in high demand as an accompanist, regularly collaborating with the Chorus of the Royal Northern Sinfonia, the Jervaulx Singers, and Leeds Conservatoire. She is the accompanist-in-residence for Durham University, the BBC Proms at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music, and the Berkshire Choral International. Alison has performed as a concerto soloist, with performances of works such as the Gershwin Piano Concerto in F, Shostakovich's Piano Concertos, and Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. She will also perform Grieg's Concerto in A Minor and Mozart's Piano Concerto no. 21 in Durham Cathedral in 2025. Alison is a passionate educator and accompanist, helping students achieve excellence at institutions including Royal Northern College of Music and Berkshire Choral International. About the Composers William Gillock (1917 - 1993) An American composer and pianist known for his contributions to piano pedagogy. His works are widely enjoyed by students and professionals alike, with Champagne Toccata showcasing his ability to blend technical challenges with playful and engaging melodies. Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 - 1921) A French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist, Saint-Saëns was a prolific composer in many genres. Carnival of the Animals is one of his most beloved works, known for its charming, whimsical depictions of various animals through vivid musical characters. David Hamilton (b. 1953) A contemporary British composer and educator, David Hamilton's work Tui blends simplicity with expressive depth, capturing the essence of the New Zealand bird in a work that is at once meditative and expansive. Johan Svendsen (1840 - 1911) A Norwegian composer and conductor, Svendsen' s Festival Polonaise reflects his affinity for grand orchestral works. His compositions often evoke the spirit of Scandinavian nationalism, and this piece is a lively and celebratory work designed for the concert stage. Nicole Elyse DiPaolo (b. 1987) A Nashville-based composer, collaborative pianist, and harpsichordist, Nicole Elyse DiPaolo is known for her varied musical interests and innovative compositions. Her Fantasy, Scherzo, Sarabande, Gigue represents a blend of historical and modern influences. The Sarabande and Gigue will be world premieres, while the Fantasy and Scherzo will be UK premieres. Astor Piazzolla (1921 - 1992) An Argentine composer and bandonean player, Piazzolla revolutionized the traditional tango into a more complex and sophisticated art form, blending classical music with jazz and folk influences. Libertango is one of his most famous compositions, known for its passionate energy and rhythmic intensity.

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