Jan. 28, 2020

Contact Jen Roberdeau at 608-796-3738 or jaroberdeau@viterbo.edu

ANDERSON & ROE PIANO DUO TO PERFORM AT VITERBO UNIVERSITY FEB. 5

LA CROSSE, Wis. – Described as “the most dynamic duo of this generation” by the San Francisco Classical Voice, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo will bring their incredible music to Viterbo University when they perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.

Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and notorious music videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century.

With reviews such as “rock stars of the classical music world” (Miami Herald), and “the very model of complete 21st-century musicians” (The Washington Post), the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo aims to make classical music a relevant and powerful force around the world. Their five critically acclaimed albums have spent dozens of weeks at the top of the Billboard Classical Charts, while their Emmy-nominated, self-produced music videos have been viewed by millions on YouTube and at international film festivals.

Since forming their musical partnership in 2002 as students at The Juilliard School, Anderson & Roe have toured extensively worldwide, performing recitals and orchestral solos. They have appeared on NPR, MTV, PBS, and BBC and have presented at numerous international leader symposiums. A live performance by Anderson & Roe was handpicked to appear on the Sounds of Juilliard CD celebrating the school’s centenary. Highlights of the 2019–20 season include performing throughout North America, Europe, and Asia and serving as guest hosts of NPR’s From the Top.

This performance is part of Viterbo University’s Bright Star Season and is sponsored in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. Gundersen Hotel & Suites is the hotel sponsor and Wisconsin Public Radio and Viamedia are the media sponsors.

An Artists in Conversation discussion will be held before the performance at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $36 for main floor, $32 for lower balcony, and $26 for upper balcony seating. For tickets, contact the Viterbo box office at 608-796-3100 or visit www.viterbo.edu/tickets.

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