Menzies/Endres Duo

A monumental programme featuring cornerstone works of the violin and piano repertoire. Menzies and Endres, both renowned soloists, come together to impress their own mastery on these giants.    The virtuosic duo invites audiences in to find new and exciting ways of experiencing well-known works in a fresh and exhilarating way.   

About the Duo 

A newly-formed duo featuring the celebrated German pianist Michael Endres and internationally-acclaimed violinist/violist Mark Menzies, two masters at the height of their careers brought together in New Zealand.    Having first performed together playing Beethoven’s Kreutzer Sonata, Michael and Mark had an instant connection. They have since gone on to perform chamber music together at the Akaroa Music Festival and, more recently, played a featured recital as part of the UC/Arts Centre Chamber Series which included Schnittke's Quasi una sonata.   

The Setlist will include: 

  FRANZ SCHUBERT   Rondo BrillIant in B minor D895 (op 70)    ALFRED SCHNITTKE  Violin Sonata no 2, ‘Quasi una sonata’    – Interval –    SALINA FISHER   Mono no aware (物の哀れ)    LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN  Violin Sonata no 9, op 47, ‘Kreutzer’