Marianne and Maureen
– piano duo

The Programme

‘Dances & Fantasies’

from Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose)
1. Pavane de la Belle au bois dormant (Pavane of Sleeping Beauty)
5. Le jardin féerique (The Fairy Garden)

L’Apprenti sorcier (The Sorcerer’s Apprentice)
arranged Lucien Roques

Fantasie in F minor, D 940
1. Allegro molto moderato
2. Largo
3. Scherzo. Allegro vivace
4. Finale. Allegro molto moderato

The Artists

Marianne Hansen (2003) and Maureen van IJzerloo (2003) have been performing together as a piano duo since they were twelve years old. What began as a shared love for four-hand piano music has developed into a deep musical partnership. Both students at Codarts Conservatory in Rotterdam, they study piano under Nino Gvetadze, receive ensemble coaching from Shuann Chai and have taken part in masterclasses with Wibi Soerjadi, who described them as:

“An outstanding piano duo with extraordinary qualities in ensemble and musical expression… Their authentic and sincere way of playing makes the music resonate with emotion and inner strength”.

Marianne and Maureen have performed on prestigious stages including the Jurriaanse Zaal in De Doelen (Rotterdam) and the Festival d’Anniviers in Switzerland. Their playing is characterized by refined timing, expressive depth and a strong sense of communication on stage.

In celebration of their 10-year anniversary as a duo, they are organizing a European concert tour titled ‘Dances & Fantasies’ in the 2025–2026 season. This programme explores storytelling and movement in classical music through works by Schubert, Saint-Saëns, Brahms, Bach and others. Featuring fairytale-inspired music (including pieces inspired by Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast), folk dances, and thrilling narratives such as Danse Macabre, the concert is both accessible and artistically rich.

With Marianne and Maureen guiding the audience through the music with spoken presentation, the programme is designed to be engaging for both seasoned listeners and new classical music audiences. They are excited to bring this unique, atmospheric concert experience to castles, churches, and historic venues across Europe.
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