CSUB Music and Theatre Department presents guest artist recital

Two-piano music from Mediterranean Spain composed by Martin- Meliton Piano Duo

By California State University, Bakersfield

October 25^th, 2019

The Music and Theatre Department at California State University, Bakersfield will proudly present Spanish duo pianists, Elena Martín and Jose Meliton for the Guest Artist Recital at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 in the CSUB Music Building, Room 127. The evening will celebrate an evening of two-piano music from Mediterranean Spain composed by Martin- Meliton Piano Duo. Parking is free in Lots B & C.

This is an exciting program, because the entire concert is comprised of original composition by the piano duo.

Spanish born duo-pianists Elena Martin and Jose Martin have been hailed by critics and audiences alike as one of the most compelling talents of their generation. These pianists emerged as one of the main references within the realm of Spanish two-piano music, thanks to their "playing in perfect synchronization and with hypnotic poetry...sharply chiseled refinement, fierce commitment, and palpable charisma" (John Salmon, American Music Teacher's Magazine, U.S.A.), and their "combining a sensitivity of interpretation with their magnificent technique. Bravo!" (Joaquín Rodrigo. Madrid, Spain).

The duo Martín-Melitón has conquered the most critical audiences in the United States, Europe and Asia. Their numerous collaborations with Spanish Embassies and cultural institutions throughout the world, makes them the Ambassadors of two-piano music from Spain.

One of the main characteristics which makes this duo unique in the world and keeps it constantly touring is Elena Martín's own compositions. Ms. Martín’s compositions and transcriptions are now available to the public through her newly founded publishing company Ediciones Elena Martín.

Since their powerful appearance at the MTNA National Convention in Los Angeles, the duo has received enthusiastic acclaim as guest artists in Festivals, Concert Series, Master Classes, and Workshops, in more than thirty-five states in the U. S. alone, at prestigious Universities, as well as in fine Halls throughout the world, including International Artists Series-University of New Orleans and many others.

Live and recorded performances continue to appear on numerous TV and radio broadcasts worldwide, such as Radio Nacional de España (Spain), National Public Radio (U.S.A.), SWR 2 Landesmusikredaktion (Germany), RTHK (China), WICN in Worcester, Massachusetts, WXXI- TV in Rochester, New York, and Galavision (Mexico).

Ms. Martín and Mr. Melitón both hold the Título Superior de Piano from the Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Madrid, as well as Master's degrees from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Ms. Martín and Mr. Melitón also perform standard repertoire both as a duo as well as with orchestras.

Tickets are $12 for General Admission; $7 for seniors (60+) and students; CSUB students are free with ID. They can be purchased online at http://www.csub.edu/music. Parking is available and free in Lots B & C. For more information, contact Dr. Soo-Yeon Park at spark18@csub.edu.