Marianne and Maureen
– piano four hands

The Programme

‘Piano Month’ at St Bride’s

Marianne and Maureen
– piano four hands

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from The Carnival of the Animals
I. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
IV. Tortoises
V. The Elephant
VII. Aquarium
XIII. The Swan
XIV. Finale
(arranged Lucien Garban)

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
(arranged Léon Roques)

Pomp and Circumstance March No 1
(arranged Adolf Schmid)

Welcome to ‘Piano Month’ at St Bride’s – celebrating the acquisition of our new Steinberg Grand Piano.

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. Now 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 their playing 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, with works by Schubert, Saint-Saëns, Brahms and Bach. Featuring music inspired by such fairytales as 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 introductions, 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.
https://marianneandmaureen.com/