Wednesday 10th August 1-1.50pm

Name: Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo

Instrument: Accordion and Saxophone

An in-person and live-streamed concert, free admission. Livestream link here - https://youtu.be/YU_zxyB59Sk

Programme:

Frederic Chopin - Polish Songs (selection)

George Gershwin - Selections from Songbook

I. Fascinating Rhythm

II. Oh, Lady Be Good

III. I Got Rhythm

Astor Piazzolla - Escualo

TBC (rest of the program)

Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo, Biography

Winners of the Royal Overseas League Annual Music Competition's Mixed Ensemble Prize in 2021, the Mikeleiz-Zucchi Duo's repertoire spans everything from reimagined traditional works to modern repertoire and improvisation, all vividly rendered by the unique combination of saxophone and accordion. Made up of Canadian saxophonist David Zucchi and Spanish accordionist Iñigo Mikeleiz-Berrade, the duo was formed in the spirit of mutual curiosity and open-mindedness.

After their debut concert at the Vale de Cambra Classical Music Festival (Portugal) in 2019, the duo has performed across the UK and Europe, including appearances at the Wigmore Hall, Rosengarten Museum (Lucerne), the Purley Classics series, and the Daylight Music series (Union Chapel, London). Upcoming engagements include a return to the Royal Overseas League and performances at St George’s Bristol, Lewes Music, and the Edinburgh Fringe.

Individually, Iñigo and David have distinguished themselves as award-winning interpreters of classical, improvised, contemporary, and experimental music, and have performed at some of the UK’s most prestigious venues. They are graduates of the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music.