Leo Smit: Divertimento - Lucas & Arthur Jussen

Lucas & Arthur Jussen – Leo Smit: Divertimento for four hands


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This video:
Audio producer: Paul Schuurman
Video producer: Alle van der Wal
Technical supervisor: Max Bouree

With a huge thank you to the Leo Smit Stichting for making this recording possible.

Suits by: Peter George d'Angelino Tap

© 2019 Molto Piano VOF

[michaelschonauer]

What a joyful piece. I had never heard of Leo Smit, but upon hearing this I had to find out who he was. What a marvelous composer he was, who, sadly met a terrible fate. He wrote a number of excellent works for flute as well. Thank you to the Jussen brothers for introducing me to this unknown but gifted composer.

[larisaciupina]

храни господь души этих ребят. помогай и поддерживай их с любовью.

[DavidAndersen]

Thank you gentlemen. I live in chaos. This is the medicine I needed most.

Bravo.

[ГульшатФатыхова-сь]

Ваше творчество бесподобно и нет аналогов в целом мире. Вы открываете все новые страницы, неизведанные дотоле--прекрасный мир ансамблевой музыки. Это как свежая струя в области фортепианного искусства-это образцовый эталон ансамблевого исполнительства.Безупречно!!!

[michaelewens]

Had never heard of Leo Smit here in Australia ....had to google him. What a tragic death of an obviously very talented musician. The Nazis have a lot to answer for as everyone knows. Thank you guys for choosing to play this delightful piece

[celinedriessen]

Geweldig mooi stuk en wat een prachtig en waardevol initiatief dat jullie een Nederlandse componist in ere houden door dit te spelen!

[mensabs]

as boys and now grown men they are wonderful to watch -- wonderful musicians and, must say, pretty handsome guys, too !!

[ellenmarx]

Thank you so much for bringing this wonderful piece out of obscurity. My husband found the score and gave it to me for my birthday. And I have the Jussen brothers to inspire me and my piano partner while we try to retain our sanity during this pandemic. Arthur and Lucas, PLEASE COME TO SEATTLE!

[southernbiscuits]

These guys amaze me. Their ability to excel in such different styles of music is incredible.

[chantalbizot]

Superbe fusion pianistique de 2 frères en super osmose musicale qui donne ce joli relief à cette composition....😍💕💕💕

[marciacaple]

I enjoyed this “Divertimento” so much on line. The grim fate of Leo Smit makes the piece particularly touching. Yesterday I received the Jussen brothers’ “Dutch Masters” album in the mail. What a thrill! Gorgeous stuff throughout. Excellent interviews and liner notes. I learned so much. Lucas and Arthur have given a special gift of music from their homeland to the world. From Canada, I thank you both with all my heart!

[Mrpoulenc]

Dear Arthur and Lucas, i feel Mr Smit would have tears of joy and pride in his eyes hearing your beautiful beautiful playing and interpritation of his work.

[brendaclark]

artful and gorgeous playing - what a treat - thank you for all your hard work, Arthur and Lucas! Since your performance in Vancouver last week, I can't stop watching! Wow and thank you from Canada.

[riccardo]

To be able to perform and play with such perfection, especially surrounded by an audience. Listening to them and watching them is a spiritual experience. Tragically, I read that the composer of this interesting composition was murdered by the Nazis. Wonderful that they're bringing his creation back for us to enjoy. So wonderful that these fine young artists can bring his spirit back through his composition, especially given his tragic. i love the jazz rhythms.

[notaire]

Fehlerlose und wunderschöne Aufführung dieses selten aufgeführten Meisterwerks im gut phrasierten Tempo mit perfekt artikulierten Töne beider Pianisten und völlig effektiver Dynamik. Der zweite Satz klingt ein bisschen mysteriös und absolut schön. Alles ist wunderbar!

[michaelewens]

I am in awe of Lucas & the hours of practice they must put

[ГульшатФатыхова-сь]

Слушая братьевЮссенов понимаешь что такое истинно живое исполнительское мгновение. Каждый звук, каждая фраза захватывает тебя и уносит в прекрасную мечту в прекрасную страну из которой не хочется уходить. Идеально всё , искренность, красота ансамбля и чувств. Хочется чтоб это продолжалось бесконечно …

[janvanvuuren]

Absolutely terrific! Thank you for introducing me to Leo Smit.  Please come to South Africa.

[joeowens]

An interesting little piece, with wit and humor: and, of course, played with consummate skill by these two lovable artists!

[catherinejones]

Smit has not been part of my musical experience. Thank you both for opening that new journey for me. I believe it is time you two came down to Australia (especially Adelaide, SA) to provide listenable leven for us. Not during Covid.