Shtrykov-Tanaka Duo Presents "Epilogues"

Program to include works written for the clarinet at the end of composers' lives, including the Sonata for Clarinet and Piano by Francis Poulenc and Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano by Johannes Brahms.

Comprised of two sensationally gifted and acclaimed virtuosi - clarinetist Maksim Shtrykov [pronounced: sh-TRY-koff] and pianist Misuzu Tanaka - the Shtrykov-Tanaka Duo has been heard throughout the U.S., garnering an impressive record of instant re-engagements. Clarinet and piano duos are still rare gems on the modern concert stage despite the immense repertoire. With its innovative programming, master classes, and recitals, the Duo makes it their mission to transform the superb instrumental combination from a rare occurrence to a welcomed guest in concert series across the globe.


Shtrykov-Tanaka Duo at the Maybeck
Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 3:00pm
This concert is $20 General Admission/$10 Students 



The musicians first met in December 2012 and, as avid chamber music collaborators, instantly felt a unique artistic connection resulting in an inspiring and creative friendship. Both artists are graduates of The Juilliard School and enjoy extensive international solo careers that have heard them in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Germany’s Leipzig Gewandhaus and Japan’s Izumi Hall.
The 2017-2018 season highlights will include concert at the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Highlands Chapel Concert Series, Farimont Chamber Music Society, and Ross Ragland Classical Series to name a few.
During past seasons, the Duo gave numerous concerts on many eminent concert series across the country including Summer Stars Classical Series in Ocean Grove (NJ), Tuesday's Music Live Series in Augusta (GA), Chamber Music Society of Maryland, Ridgecrest Chamber Music Society, and the the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts in Chicago among others.