Anagnoson and Kinton Piano Duo

 

 

"Synchronicity" is used to describe an intuitive, almost inexplicable co-ordination in timing between people. It could surely be used to describe the outstanding duo piano artistry of James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton.

 

Rich in history, Anagnoson & Kinton are entering a remarkable third decade of performances.  And like finer things in life, their reputation and legacy grow richer each year. 

 

That two pianists can produce a virtually seamless sound, over this many years, gives cause to marvel.  The critics certainly have.  As The Ottawa Citizen duly noted: "Anagnoson and Kinton's playing is everything that duo-piano playing should be."  This legendary duo has enchanted audiences throughout Canada, major sections of the United States, Europe, and most recently China.

 

Of course, as Anagnoson & Kinton continue to seek new geographic frontiers, they also push towards new artistic horizons.  In addition to performing with the major orchestras in Canada, they have expanded in innovative musical directions, such as performing Stravinsky's Rite of Spring alongside Ballet BC.  Summer 2006 saw them in a multi-genre premiere entitled Into the Labyrinth by Canadian Ray Luedeke, featuring staging by Tom Diamond and narration with actor Colin Fox. 

 

Anagnoson & Kinton's recording portfolio is extensive.  Since 1981, their nine titles have included works for two pianos, two pianos with orchestra, and one piano four hands.  In 2006, a special compilation CD entitled ?Stages' celebrating their milestone 30th season was launched to great acclaim. 

 

As both performers and scholars, Anagnoson & Kinton hold distinguished places in academic circles. Mr. Anagnoson was appointed Dean of The Glenn Gould School , Royal Conservatory of Music in August 2007. He is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and holds a Masters Degree from The Juilliard School.  Leslie Kinton received the Forsythe Graduation Award at the University of Toronto and is on the faculties at both The Glenn Gould School and the University of Western Ontario.  Mr. Kinton holds a Masters degree and has just completed his Ph.D. in music theory at the University of Toronto.

 

Anagnoson & Kinton, like most outstanding ensembles, are actually greater than the sum of their parts.  Or to quote The Boston Globe, "As individuals, they seem to have no technical shortcomings at all; in tandem, they are more than twice as good."

 

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