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Duo Aligatissimo
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Prize winners of the Piadena Cremona International Chamber Music Competition and the International Don Vincenzo Vitti Chamber Music Competition, Italy.
Duo Aligatissimo was established in 2011 in Vienna, Austria. The members of the duo have studied chamber music with renowned professors, such as Wolfram König, Joo Ann Koh, Elisabeth Bollmann, Peter Barcaba and Billy Eidi. The name Aligatissimo is a combination of two words - the Japanese word "Aligato" (Thanks) and the Italian musical expression "Fortissimo".
In 2013, Duo Aligatissimo had its first East Asia concert tour, with performances in Japan and Taiwan. Following the success of the East Asia tour, Duo Aligatissimo now tours once or twice a year, performing in a variety of venues from famous concert halls like the Taipei Zhongshan Concert Hall to small café stages. In addition to their regular concert performances, the two artists also co-teach chamber music master classes for talented young musicians in Japan and Taiwan. In 2016, Duo Aligatissimo recorded their debut album "Back to the Golden Age", which received high praise from renowned music professors and excellent reviews in music magazines. In 2018, they released their 2nd album “Stories”, which was another big success. Their unique musical expression has thrilled their audience in many performances. They are regular guests at various music festivals and chamber music concerts in many different countries.
Isabella I-Sheng Zehetner, violin
A native of Taiwan, Isabella I-Sheng Zehetner received her first piano lessons at age five and her first violin lessons at age seven. She holds degrees in both Art and Music and pursued a Violin performance degree with Prof. Wolfram König in Vienna, Austria. Isabella I-Sheng Zehetner is a prizewinner of several international music competitions and gives concert performances around the world, including Europe, Asia and South America. She is regularly invited to teach chamber music and violin performance master classes in Japan and Taiwan.
Teppei Soeda, piano
Born in Japan, Teppei Soeda spent his childhood in a small town in Fukushima Prefecture. He received his first piano lessons at the age of six, and later pursued a Piano performance degree under Prof. Billy Eidi in Paris. Teppei Soeda is a prizewinner of several national and international music competitions. Besides his concert performances, he is a renowned piano teacher and a regular jury member in a prominent piano competition for young musicians in Japan.