Four Hands, One Piano | Duo Mimesi

Presented by Holiday Inn Express, Newcastle

Founded in 2022, Duo Mimesi is a dynamic Italian piano duo formed by Federico Bucaioni and Gioia Barbera. Combining virtuosity, expressive depth, and refined ensemble playing, the duo captivates audiences with performances marked by brilliance, precision, and strong artistic intensity. Both pianists graduated with highest honors and distinction from leading Italian conservatories.

Performing Artists

Duo Mimesi: Federico Bucaioni and Gioia Barbera

Program

Franz SCHUBERT
Theme and Variations, D 813 (18–20 minutes)
Lebensstürme, Allegro in A minor, D 947 (12–13 minutes)

Francis Jean Marcel POULENC
Sonata for Piano Four Hands: I. Prelude, II. Rustique, III. Final (7–8 minutes)

Sergei RACHMANINOV
Six Morceaux, Op. 11
Barcarolle, Scherzo, Thème russe, Valse, Romance, Slava (23–25 minutes)