PRESS  -  PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS -   SOUND SAMPLES


 

In 1984 Adam Kostecki and Carsten Petermann founded the PAGANINI DUO with the intention of making  unjustly neglected works by Paganini for Violin and Guitar known to a wider public.

Their repertoire also includes other works originally written for this combination as well as transcriptions ranging from baroque to modern works (Wiener, Stepanek, Piazzolla).

Since 1985 the PAGANINI DUO has been performing regularly throughout Germany and Europe and have appeared at several music festivals  (France, Austria, Spain, Luxembourg, Israel, Turkey). 

Their recordings and CD productions show their high technical standard  and musicality.

Unique in its artistic continuity it is the only Duo of its kind which over a period of of more than fifteen years has consistently performed with great success throughout Europe.  


 

PRESS:

"...surpassed all expectations."
In the chamber music recital in the City of
Lahr's Monastery cellar the two first class musicians were bestowed with stormy applause. They filled und surpassed all expectations.                                                                                                            Lahrer  Zeitung, 20. 11. 1988

"...the highest demands."
The audience experienced an impressive concert that satisfied the highest demands.
                       Lübecker Nachrichten, 27. 4. 1989

"...brilliance in its ensemble playing..."
There was brilliance in its ensemble playing through the individuality of both musicians. 
              Stuttgarter Zeitung, 1. 2. 1990

„Crafty Duo infernale....
The PAGANINI DUO gave a thrilling performance, sparkling like fireworks. ...they presented themselves as a highly cultured,  gifted Duo infernal, inspired by a humorous spark.
                                                                                                                   Süddeutsche Zeitung 05.12.95

“Witty Conversation  - The  PAGANINI DUO  is exceptional.
Adam Kostecki und Carsten Petermann have a proud place at the very top of the dome of the temple of music
from where they can please they audiences.                                                                                                            
Hohenloher Tagblatt 19.03.98

"..masters in their field...”
...Before anything else: the two artists - Adam Kostecki (Violin) und Carsten Petermann (Guitar) are masters in their field. Listening to them is pure joy....The impulsive, daring, rhythmically clear cut play of the violinist, whose melodic line reminds of the Italian belcanto, gives an imaginative picture of the mysterious sorcerer  while Carsten Petermann played his part with equally eloquent musicianship, supremely performed with profound musical insight and the subtlest musical nuances...    
                                                                                                                                                                             Die Rheinpfalz 06.10.99                     “Enthousiastic reception for the  brilliant PAGANINI DUO...
Adam Kostecki, a violinist of high class....his noble tone varied from melting sweetness of his pianissimo to the forte of a passionate Brio...Carsten Petermann presented himself as an artist of equal class. He convinced with a clear tone and precise articulation and as        an intuitive accompanist.. 
                                                                                                                                                 Ruhr Nachrichten 30.01 99                     

“A monumental synthesis of the arts…
 the PAGANINI DUO played classical music of highest rank....the attraction of this  instrumental combination becomes obvious            when the two artist play with  such instinctive understanding and accomplished harmony...” 
         Main-Echo 15.02.2000    

Sorry no tranlation yet. Translation soon,  more rewiews on the german site.

Jork: Brillantes Konzert des  PAGANINI-DUOS"                                                                                                                                                               .   Was für ein Konzert!  Das  PAGANINI-DUO brachte den Dachstuhl des Museums von innen zum Leuchten, in dem es ein wahrhaft beeindruckendes  Feuerwerk ebenso hochvirtuoser wie wohlklingender Musik entfachte.  Höhepunkt ..."Histore du Tango" von A. Piazzolla...Wahnwitzige Läufe, brillant, und mit unglaublicher Spannkraft und Energie in der Phrasierung... was sich nicht in Worte fassen lässt...als sei das Stück gerade für diese Künstler geschrieben worden.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Jorker Nachrichten 25.04.2002

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                            PROGRAM SUGGESTIONS:
 

                  I. 

Niccolo Paganini  (1782-1840)

Sonata Concertata, A-major for Guitar and Violin

 

Joh. Seb. Bach  (1685-1750) 

Lourde and Gavotte from Partita e-major (Violin solo)

 

Isaac Albéniz  (1860-1909)

Asturias (Leyenda) for Guitar solo

 

Jacques Ibert  (1890-1962)

Entr'acte for Violin and Guitar 

 

                                                  Intermission

 

 

Francesco Maria Veracini   

Largo op. 2 Nr. 6 for Violine und Guitar

 

Mauro Giuliani  (1781-1829)

Great Sonata for Violin and Guitar op.25

 

 

 

                 II. 

Niccolo Paganini

Sonata Concertata A-major for Guitar and Violin

 

Joh.Seb.Bach

Allemande & Courante from  Partita d-minor for Violin solo

 

Joaquin Turina  (1882-1949)

Fandanguillo op. 36  Ràfaga op. 53   for Guitar solo

 

Niccólo Paganini

Centone di Sonate Nr. 1, a-minor   for Violin and Guitar

 

                                                   Intermission

 

Niccólo Paganini

Centone di Sonate Nr. 3, c-major   for Violin and Guitar 

 

Astor Piazzolla  (1921-1992)

"Histoire du Tango"  for Violin and Guitar 

 

 

 

 

Our fee is for negotiation. 

 

 

Accomodation and  travel expenses excluding

 


                           Repertoire

                           You should also take a look on the program suggestion on the french and German site!
                           For more press have a look on the German site, please.


Adam Kostecki, Violin
Carsten Petermann, Guitar
Distributed by Fox Records.


 
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N.Paganini:  Sonata concertata  Rodeau

2,1  MB

Conc.mp3

M.Ravel:     Pièce en forme de Habanera (complet)

2,1  MB

Hab.mp3

M.Giuliani:  Great Sonata  Rondo

4,3 MB

Giul4.mp3

N.Paganini:  Great Sonata for Guitar and Violin  Romanze

3,3 MB

Rom.mp3

N.Paganini:  Great Sonata for Gustare and Violin, Andantino variato

4 4  MB

Var.mp3

F.Sor:          La Romanesca (complete)

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Sor.mp3