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Rachmaninoff Will Survive
For millions of fans, Igudesman & Joo is…
…synonymous with Rachmaninoff, thanks to their viral hit “Rachmaninoff Had Big Hands”. Now the duo symphonically and rhapsodically celebrate their hero while achieving the impossible by making his epic Piano Concerto No.2 even more epic through reuniting all the songs this concerto spawned sung by legends such as Frank Sinatra and Céline Dion. “Rachmaninov by Himself” honors Eric Carmen’s own tribute to Rachmaninov, where loneliness is so infectious that the whole orchestra breaks down in tears.
In “Flight of the Bumble Hornet”, Igudesman & Joo respectfully arrange Rachmaninoff’s arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov’s classic and turn the orchestra into green hornets and buzzing bees! The autobiographical humorous song “They Call Me Sergei” pictures the composer’s hardships and “Everyone is here” anticipates the inseparable trio Igudesman & Joo and Sergei Rachmaninoff.
“Rachmaninoff Will Survive” is a show that can fit just as easily into any regular orchestral subscription series or serve to celebrate those special festive occasions, such as Carnival, New Year, or even April Fool’s Day. After all, Rachmaninoff was born on April Fool’s Day- (April 1st, 1873)- and that is no joke. It is a show that will the audience feeling, as best described in the words spoken by Marilyn Monroe from the movie The Seven Year Itch :
“Every time I hear Rachmaninoff I go to pieces” It shakes me, it quakes me. It makes me feel goose-pimply all over. Don’t stop, don’t stop! Don’t ever stop!”
Igudesman & Joo have no plans to stop with Rachmaninoff at their side.
Prior to our thanksgiving concert with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Music Director Manfred Honeck and the dynamic duo Igudesman and Joo, there was much scepticism within the organization as to how the orchestra and audience would react. However, our minds were put at ease the minute they arrived! They were incredibly professional, obviously very talented, and provided a breath of fresh air for the orchestra and PSO staff. It was such a joy to have them with us, and we received such great feedback from our patrons and the musicians that we immediately reinvited them to join us for a special concert with the orchestra the following year!
Bob Moir Senior VP Artistic Planning - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Joyce Chiou Executive Director, Taiwan Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO)
“What makes the slapstick duo so original is not that they turn classical music culture upside-down and inside out, but that they never mess with the music itself, treating that with not just respect, but with astonishing virtuosity.”
Dick O’Riordan Sunday Business Post, Ireland
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And Now Rachmaninoff
Igudesman & Joo and Rachmaninoff make up a trio that…
…unbeknownst to Sergei, have been married at the hip for two decades. In fact, for many millions, Rachmaninoff is synonymous with Igudesman & Joo.
Rachmaninoff is arguably the composer who has transcended most into popular culture over any other classical composer. Just take into account that his music was turned into songs sung by Frank Sinatra, how his name and music caused Marilyn Monroe to ecstatically swoon in one of Hollywood’s most iconic films, and think how many hearts have cried listening to Céline Dion belting out, All by Myself , Bridget Jones included, and then you begin to feel his overwhelming impact. Even video gamers playing Gran Turismo will have been swept away by his music.
But if all that was not enough for Rachmaninoff to hit the all-time high on the Internet, enter Igudesman & Joo with one of their first musical skits, Rachmaninoff Had Big Hands – a performance of Rachmaninoff’s most famous Prelude in C# minor using pieces of wood, to play difficult chords, thrown and acrobatically caught in the air all while the music continues seamlessly.
“And Now Rachmaninoff” , the show, not only promises the return of the “Big Hands” and other classics of the duo’s penmanship that involve the Russian giant, such as Rachmaninoff by Himself , but also new mash-ups and songs that will include They Call Me Sergei – a humorous autobiographical song about the composer’s hardships, and more recent numbers such as Staying at Home , blending the music of the Bee Gees with Rachmaninoff, a number that is painfully ironic, since Rachmaninoff had to leave his home of Russia in 1917 never to return again.
Rachmaninoff, besides being a master composer and pianist, was also a master arranger, and Igudesman & Joo lovingly borrow two transcriptions by Rachmaninoff- Liebesleid and Liebesfreud – which he himself lovingly borrowed from his violinist friend, Fritz Kreisler. And if there are any skeptics out there who think that Rachmaninoff has no humor, when Rachmaninoff and Kreisler were playing in Carnegie Hall, Kreisler lost his place in the music, and when he turned to his companion in a cold sweat and asked, “Where are we, Sergei?”, Rachmaninoff’s cool reply was, “Carnegie Hall”.
It is no wonder that Igudesman & Joo, who have embraced failure as their mantra for success, hail Rachmaninoff, who totally collapsed after being devastated by failure, and yet rose from the ashes to write some of the world’s greatest music ever, as one of their titanic heroes.
Their previous shows, “And Now Mozart” had no Mozart in it, whereas “And Now Beethoven” has Für Elise all over it, but “And Now Rachmaninoff”, will leave you feeling, as described in the words spoken by Marilyn Monroe:
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Guide to the orchestra.
A curious customer walks into a shop…
…where the sounds of an orchestra are playing. Upon finally getting the shopkeeper’s attention, the customer asks:
– “I would love to be part of an orchestra.” – “You’ve come to the right place.” – “Which instrument would you like to play?” – “Which one do you recommend?” – “Ah, well, for that we have to go back to the beginning!” – “Back to the beginning of the orchestra?” – “No, back to the beginning of everything!
And so the Shopkeeper begins his fascinating guide to each and every instrument of the orchestra from its invention to its inclusion in the symphony. Along this time travelling journey, as each instrument is unveiled, we also discover about its historical context. Did you know that flutes used to be made of mammoth bone and vulture wings? Or that timpani used to be played on horses? And is it a coincidence that cellos were made fatter than violins just around the same time as chocolate was brought over to Europe from Mexico?
Packed with original music to showcase each instrument, well-researched historical facts, and the trademark goofiness of Igudesman & Joo, audiences and listeners of all ages will feel inspired to discover more about the orchestra.
And so the Shopkeeper begins his fascinating guide to each and every instrument of the orchestra from its invention to its inclusion in the symphony. Along this time travelling journey, as each instrument is unveiled, we also discover about its historical context. Did you know that flutes used to be made of mammoth bone and vulture wings? Or that timpani used to be played on horses? And is it a coincidence that cellos were made fatter than violins just around the same time as chocolate was brought over to Europe from Mexico?
The piece was commissioned and given its world premiere by the Tonhalle- Orchester Zürich for their 150 th Anniversary Celebration Concert.
Next Dates for GUIDE TO THE ORCHESTRA
Mambo jambo.
Mambo Jambo is truly a royal pleasure…
…highlighting the diverse abilities of all our musical royalties and bringing music from different genres into action!
IGUDESMAN & JOO , dubbed by The Los Angeles Times as “the kings of classical music comedy” join forces with two queens of musical virtuosity to create a royal musical jam filled with fruity pieces, such as “Mambo” from Bernstein’s West Side Story . As well as music by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Chick Corea, Sting, Georg Kreisler , and IGUDESMAN & JOO .
The dazzling queen of percussion Lucy Landymore , best known for her performances with Hans Zimmer, brings good vibes to the mix with her vibraphone and other exotic percussion instruments.
Yu Horiuchi , better known as the queen of the piano, brings in her incomparable soulful voice and art of acting, which even IGUDESMAN & JOO cannot resist.
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Igudesman & joo : mambo jambo.
Caux Palace Caux, Switzerland
Happy Concert
Happiness. Is that not what we are all looking for?
Well, look no further because Igudesman & Joo are serving happiness on a silver orchestral platter for you. Each serving of music comes with a boost of happiness that will leave you immunised against all the problems of the world- well at least for a good seventy minutes or so. Here is a selection of happy delights that await you.
Joyful Variations An electrifying set of variations for symphony orchestra and soloists on themes from the ninth Symphony. Each variation is treated with a national flair and cultural pizzazz from nine different countries, taking one on a musical kaleidoscopic journey that goes around the globe from Bonn to Boston and back.
This piece takes Beethoven’s and Schiller’s motto of all humans being brothers and sisters and sends it to travel around the world. Think ‘Beethoven on the road’. The percussion section are the heroes of this piece and are featured in a way that has probably never been done before in a symphonic work. The journey starts in the concert hall and then, with no travel restrictions, jets off making nine stops in Asia, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, Eastern Europe, Africa, North America, South America and back to your very own seat. You may even be asked to leave your seat and join the musicians on stage to dance to Beethoven’s 9 th in Salsa style! All abiding with social distancing guidelines of course. So, bring your passport, boarding passes, and carry-on, and enjoy the sensational ride.
Happy And to top off your happy meal of musical fun, Igudesman & Joo perform arguably the happiest song of the century so far, “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. Of course, the way of the I&J means incorporating mashups of Mozart and Strauss into the song, making it an even happier experience. And if after the concert you are hooked on happiness, there is even a 24 hour music video of “Happy”, so now you can really be happy all day long.
As Igudesman and Joo says, “Music makes Happy”, and there will be no shortage of happy music with the “Happy Concert”.
“A Little Nightmare Music as a title is a misnomer… Igudesman and Joo are a DREAM …watch them!“
Sir Roger Moore Actor
“Their blend of classical music and comedy, laced with pop culture references and a wholly novel take on the word slapstick, is fueled by genuine, dazzling virtuosity.”
The New York Times Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim
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Beethoven’s nightmare.
Imagine if Beethoven…
…woke up from his cryogenic tomb only to “hear” what people are doing to his music today… would he just wish to be dead again? Igudesman & Joo tackle this question with their signature mischief and fun, reinventing and recomposing the musical genius of the great mastermind Beethoven.
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“Beethoven’s Nightmare”- You’ve heard about the seven circles of Hell, but what about the seven circles of Beethoven? Let Igudesman & Joo guide you as you descend through the composer’s haunting nightmares and multi-layered personality, not to mention witness a stylish choleric outbreak or two.
“ Joyful Variations ”- An electrifying set of variations for symphony orchestra and soloists on themes from the ninth Symphony. Each variation is treated with a national flair and cultural pizzazz from nine different countries, taking one on a musical kaleidoscopic journey that goes around the globe from Bonn to the USA and back.
“Beethoven Takes Five”- Beethoven’s most famous four-note motif and turned it into a five- beat measure in this riotously fun piece. Funky rhythms and grooves are combined with the melodies of Beethoven to create the perfect pairing.
“They Call me Ludwig”- A humorous song from the perspective of the composer about how miserable his life is and how he never gets to have any fun. And, hey, don’t forget that those bags under his eyes are designer.
“For a Lease”- Arguably the most “cheesy” work by Ludwig Van “Für Elise” undertakes a makeover and is transformed to a quirky, yet ethereal and utterly original work.
In the true spirit of authenticity, as when Franz Clemens would perform tricks with his violin in between movements of the Beethoven Violin Concerto, Igudesman & Joo too will intersperse musical sketch comedy during the performance using Beethoven’s music. This will include some old favourites such as “Credit Card,” and new opuses such as “Beethoven World Record,” and “Für Elise Forever” from their duo show, “And Now Beethoven”.
Igudesman & Joo’s celebration of Beethoven’s Anniversary will be the hottest ticket in town. Expect the unexpected and brace yourself for an unforgettable night.
What others say
“Hearing and seeing Igudesman and Joo performing live is experiencing pure musicianship, wonderful acting, sophistication and a terrific sense of humor. Their lack of pretentiousness and the joy of their music-making offer an irresistible invitation into the world of classical music. I can’t wait to bring them back!”
Hanna Arie-Gaifman Director 92nd Street Y, Tisch Center for the Arts, New York
“Having had the great pleasure to have shared a stage with my friends Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo, I can tell you that even from up-close they are the real thing.They are extremely funny, very original, and highly-skilled musicians to boot. Their mix of classical music and comedy is absolutely unique”.
John Malkovich Actor
Upcoming shows Beethoven's Nightmare
And now beethoven.
Igudesman & Joo play Beethoven
That’s it. That’s the whole premise of this show. Some people do not like Beethoven. Some people are dense and do not realise how funny Beethoven is. Fortunately for those people, Igudesman & Joo are here to help (at least, with Beethoven’s humor. There’s nothing they can do about your taste).
Taking their cue from Franz Clement and Yehudi Menuhin, Igudesman & Joo will speak to the audience between movements upside down. And yes, there is evidence to support this strange performance practice: Franz Clement, the violinist who gave the world premiere of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto showed off between movements by playing his violin upside down. Then, Yehudi Menuhin, Igudesman’s and Joo’s mentor, conducted Beethoven with the Berlin Philharmonic while doing a headstand. If this isn’t enough to convince those of you worried about historically informed performances, we’re not sure what could be!
What will they speak about? Well, wouldn’t you like to hear—no offense, Ludwig. Why did Beethoven dunk his head in cold water every day, you ask? Why did he love to throw soup around? Was his favorite fruit really “Ba-na-na-naaaaa”? If you didn’t understand those questions, especially that last one, you definitely need to come see this show.
The program will include Sonatas for Piano and Violin by Ludwig van Beethoven: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. We’ll stop at number 10, not because we want to but because we have to. Even Beethoven stopped at 10. . . Because he died. . .
Program will also include a very unique transcription of a Piano and Violin Sonata, for when the pianist forgets to show up, and, of course, variations on Beethoven’s greatest masterpiece, his finest work, his magnus opus: “Für Elise.”
This show is created in honour of the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. Come see this exclusive show in 2020, before it’s too late and the occasion ends! Otherwise you’ll just have to see it in 2021, and where’s the fun in that?
“Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo played at my 80th birthday celebrations. I nearly died laughing. I’d like to invite them back for my 85th, but that might be considered reckless… Great usicians, great fun.”
Bernard Haitink Conductor
“The incredible performance/workshop of Igudesman and Joo… was the best visiting educational experience that I have witnessed in my 31 years of teaching in public education. Over 780 performing arts students… were exposed to musicianship, self-confidence building, kinesthetic learning, and different cultural perspectives that spoke to everyone in the auditorium at different and memorable levels. … Thank you so much for letting us be a part of this wonderful event. You have touched many lives today, with your passion for music and the arts.“
Andrew Kidd Superintendent of Schools Volusia County Florida
NEXT DATES FOR AND NOW BEETHOVEN
Die rettung der welt.
Die Welt versinkt…
…nicht im bunten Chaos, nein, in grauen Räumen, grauer Langeweile, in grauer Monotonie. Doch Rettung naht: Igudesman & Joo zeigen uns, wie sie es geschafft haben, ihrem Leben die nötige Portion Chaos und Humor zu geben und es dadurch frisch und bunt zu erhalten. Folgen Sie ihnen auf ihrem Weg und lassen Sie sich anstecken von der Kreativität von Igudesman & Joo, aber auch von Mozart, Bach und anderen Kollegen. Denn nur durch Kunst als höchste Form der Kreativität kann die Welt – und somit auch Sie – gerettet werden.
Damit Sie auch nach der Show dem kreativen Flow folgen und mithelfen können, die Welt zu retten, gibt es etwas ganz Neues: gezielte Übungen, wie Sie Kreativität in den grauen Alltag bringen. Und weil man sich nicht alles merken kann, gibt es das Ganze auch als Buch.
Zu Risiken und Nebenwirkungen dieser Show fragen Sie Mozart, Bach und Beethoven.
Next Dates for Saving the World
Clash of the soloists.
Violin Virtuoso vs Piano Virtuoso
We live in a world where millions of people will walk passed a concert hall and only a fraction will step inside. Interestingly, thousands will gather at Wrestlemania. Igudesman & Joo have finally found common ground between these two, seemingly opposite, spectator sports. Clementi had to contend with Mozart’s ingenuity, Beethoven blew Steinbelt out of Vienna, and Handel sparred Scarlatti in a joust of fingers (ending in a draw where Handel took the honour for organ mastery—the instrument, not his liver—and Scarlatti reigned harpsichord supreme). Now, Igudesman & Joo prepare themselves to go head-to-head and put an end to the bull—for good.
In the right corner we have Korean/Japanese/Chinese piano prodigy Whay-Tsu Fast and in the left, Russian/American/Jewish/German/Spanish-speaking violin virtuoso Sergey Amadeus Showoff—but, in the feud as ancient as time itself to determine the superior instrument, who will emerge triumphant? Who will snatch victory and prevail as champion in this Clash of the Soloists? Who, with flying fingers and soaring melodies, will rise above as the greatest soloist of all time and claim eternal glory? Ladies and gentleman, now on the world’s greatest stages, let’s get ready to rumble!
In this savage duel between violin and piano, anything and everything goes—whether bribery or axes in the piano and even an evil maestro in disguise. Igudesman & Joo battle it out in their iconoclastic, spectacular, Szechuan-spicy style. They blaze through concertos with extraordinary dexterity and finesse that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. A performance makes for an unforgettable, laugh-until-soda-comes-outof-your-nose performance that will leave listeners of all ages thirsting for more. Forget gladiators—this is blasphemy, this is madness, this is IGUDESMAN & JOO!
“Clash of the Soloists” was commissioned by the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra to commemorate their 150th anniversary, and a world premiere performance by the orchestra with conductor, referee, and Maestro of Ceremonies, Joshua Weilerstein.
Next Dates for Clash of the Soloists
Scary concert.
Leaves Audiences Howling with Laughter
The age-old question, can a concert be simultaneously bone rattling and sidesplitting now has an answer. As if Igudesman & Joo weren’t outlandish and ghoulish enough, they’re upping the ante with “Scary Concert,” a no-holds barred musical salute to the dark side that manages to tingle your spine and tickle your fancy. Under the pair’s spell, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has no choice but to give in and play along in special Halloween-themed performances from Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh on October 31 and at the Lyell B. Clay Concert Theater at West Virginia University on November 2.
Violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-Ki Joo are the wildly inventive comedy team whose YouTube sketches and musical mash ups have attracted close to 40 million viewers. Seriously talented musicians with the wit, sensibilities and improvisational bent that bring to mind Monty Python, “South Park,” “SNL,” and “Portlandia,” Igudesman & Joo hilariously waltz their way from Mozart to martial arts, Haydn to hip hop. By breaking down barriers between the stage, audiences and orchestra, their concerts roam several standard deviations from the classical norm. Anything can and usually does happen to the delight of enthusiastic fans worldwide.
Following in the tradition of their “Big Nightmare Music,” these masters of mayhem and mirth again commandeer a full-size symphony orchestra, whose members will channel their inner pirates, wizards and zombies and don costumes to match. “Halloween is a wonderfully zany holiday because it combines things that are really scary and really fun,” Igudesman says. “It’s a time to let the folly out, perfect for us.”
The Halloween homage mines the musical canon for the chilling and creepy as well as featuring the duo’s original works. “Horror Movie,” for example, is the violinist’s own brilliant paean to the creaky and crackling, the squeaks and squeals, sounds that frighten the living daylights out of filmgoers, but are sure to have listeners screaming in laughter.
“A Little Nightmare Music brings surrealism to the concert hall and takes its trousers down! Very musical, very engaging and very funny. A Big Hand for A Little Nightmare Music’s Big Hands.“
Terry Jones Comedian/Monty Python/Director
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