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'''Claire and Antoinette Cann''', known professionally as the '''Cann Twins''', |
'''Claire and Antoinette Cann''' (born 1963), known professionally as the '''Cann Twins''', are British identical twin sisters and professional pianists who perform together as a [[List of classical piano duos (performers)|piano duo]]. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Claire and Antoinette Cann were born in |
Claire and Antoinette Cann were born in England in 1963. They studied at the [[Watford School of Music]] with Jean Merlow and Robert Pell, before progressing to the [[Royal College of Music]] where they studied with [[Phyllis Sellick]] and latterly received the President's Rosebowl.<ref name ="Biography"/><ref name="Women at the Piano">{{Cite web |url=http://www.pianowomen.com/duopianists.html |title=Women at the Piano, Women as duopianists, Claire and Antoinette Cann |access-date=2017-11-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820080644/http://www.pianowomen.com/duopianists.html |archive-date=2017-08-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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They won scholarships to [[Banff School of Fine Arts]], Canada.<ref name ="Biography"> |
They won scholarships to [[Banff School of Fine Arts]], Canada.<ref name ="Biography">{{Cite web|url=https://www.canntwins.co.uk/biography.php|title=The Cann Twins ::: Duo-pianists - Biography|website=Canntwins.co.uk|accessdate=6 August 2020}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Performing=== |
===Performing=== |
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Since turning professional they have toured extensively throughout Europe, Canada, USA, New Zealand and the Far East. They perform frequent concerts in the U.K. at venues including the [[Royal Albert Hall]], the International Series at the [[Royal Festival Hall]], [[Barbican Hall]], [[Fairfield Halls]] Croydon, [[Colston Hall]], Bristol, [[St. David's Hall]], Cardiff, [[Theatre Royal, Nottingham|Theatre Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham]] and the [[Glasgow Royal Concert Hall]].<ref name ="Biography"/><ref name="Theatre Royal"> |
Since turning professional in the 1980s they have toured extensively throughout Europe, Canada, USA, New Zealand and the Far East. They perform frequent concerts in the U.K. at venues including the [[Royal Albert Hall]], the International Series at the [[Royal Festival Hall]], [[Barbican Hall]], [[Fairfield Halls]] Croydon, [[Colston Hall]], Bristol, [[St. David's Hall]], Cardiff, [[Theatre Royal, Nottingham|Theatre Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham]] and the [[Glasgow Royal Concert Hall]].<ref name ="Biography"/><ref name="Theatre Royal">{{Cite web|url=https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/the-cann-twins/|title=The Cann Twins | Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham|website=Trch.co.uk|accessdate=6 August 2020}}</ref><ref name="Women at the Piano"/> |
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They have performed with orchestras including the [[Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]] and Concert Orchestra, the [[London Philharmonic Orchestra]], the [[BBC Concert Orchestra]], the [[Boyd Neel#Toronto and later years|Philomusica of London]], the [[Wren Orchestra]] and the [[London Mozart Players]].<ref name ="Biography"/> |
They have performed with orchestras including the [[Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]] and Concert Orchestra, the [[London Philharmonic Orchestra]], the [[BBC Concert Orchestra]], the [[Boyd Neel#Toronto and later years|Philomusica of London]], the [[Wren Orchestra]] and the [[London Mozart Players]].<ref name ="Biography"/> |
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They were invited by |
They were invited by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother to perform at the [[Royal Lodge]] in Windsor Great Park for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.<ref name ="Biography"/> |
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===Broadcasting=== |
===Broadcasting=== |
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They have made radio broadcasts in Canada, Denmark, Germany, Israel and New Zealand, plus both [[Classic FM (UK)|Classic FM]] and [[BBC Radio 3]] in the UK. Their television appearances include: the UK, Japan, USA and New Zealand.<ref name ="East Anglia Chamber Orchestra"> |
They have made radio broadcasts in Canada, Denmark, Germany, Israel and New Zealand, plus both [[Classic FM (UK)|Classic FM]] and [[BBC Radio 3]] in the UK. Their television appearances include: the UK, Japan, USA and New Zealand.<ref name ="East Anglia Chamber Orchestra">{{Cite web|url=http://eacho.org.uk/artists/the-cann-twins/|title=The Cann Twins|website=Eacho.org.uk|accessdate=6 August 2020}}</ref> |
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===Recording=== |
===Recording=== |
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The sisters first published CD recording, ''Fantasy'', was described by the [[The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music|Penguin Guide to Compact Discs]] as "delightful and generous, ...plenty of virtuosity and, ... especially enjoyable transcriptions; both the Sleeping Beauty Suite and the Polovtsian Dances are sparkling examples".<ref name ="Discography"/> |
The sisters first published CD recording, ''Fantasy'', was described by the [[The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music|Penguin Guide to Compact Discs]] as "delightful and generous, ...plenty of virtuosity and, ... especially enjoyable transcriptions; both the Sleeping Beauty Suite and the Polovtsian Dances are sparkling examples".<ref name ="Discography"/> |
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The second recording, ''Reflections'' was the Classic FM Critic's Choice. It was described as |
The second recording, ''Reflections'' was the Classic FM Critic's Choice. It was described as catching "... the shimmering tone colours of Ravel's Introduction and Allegro to perfection. No less impressive was Fauré's Dolly Suite".<ref name ="Discography"/> |
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catching "... the shimmering tone colours of Ravel's Introduction and Allegro to perfection. No less impressive was Fauré's Dolly Suite".<ref name ="Discography"/> |
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Their third recording, ''La Danse'', was selected in [[HMV]]'s Top 49 CDs. [[Gramophone (magazine)|Gramophone Magazine]] described it as "a delightful record, ... scintillating in their two-piano and piano-duet format, ... totally winning without any preciosity or self-consciousness."<ref name ="Discography"> |
Their third recording, ''La Danse'', was selected in [[HMV]]'s Top 49 CDs. [[Gramophone (magazine)|Gramophone Magazine]] described it as "a delightful record, ... scintillating in their two-piano and piano-duet format, ... totally winning without any preciosity or self-consciousness."<ref name ="Discography">{{Cite web|url=https://www.canntwins.co.uk/discography.php|title=The Cann Twins ::: Duo-pianists - Discography|website=Canntwins.co.uk|accessdate=6 August 2020}}</ref> |
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===Teaching=== |
===Teaching=== |
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They give masterclasses in both Europe and America where they are Visiting Professors. The schools include the [[Royal College of Music]], London, [[Royal Northern College of Music]], Manchester, [[Stetson University]], Florida, and [[Loyola University, New Orleans]] |
They give masterclasses in both Europe and America where they are Visiting Professors. The schools include the [[Royal College of Music]], London, [[Royal Northern College of Music]], Manchester, [[Stetson University]], Florida, and [[Loyola University, New Orleans]].<ref name ="East Anglia Chamber Orchestra"/> |
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<ref name ="East Anglia Chamber Orchestra"/> |
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===Commissions=== |
===Commissions=== |
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Premieres and works written for them include:<ref name ="East Anglia Chamber Orchestra"/> |
Premieres and works written for them include:<ref name ="East Anglia Chamber Orchestra"/> |
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*The world premiere of [[Timothy Blinko]]'s ''Gemini Concerto'' with the [[Neville Dilkes|English Sinfonia]] was commissioned by ''SoundSense''. |
*The world premiere of [[Timothy Blinko]]'s ''Gemini Concerto'' with the [[Neville Dilkes|English Sinfonia]] was commissioned by ''SoundSense''. |
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*The South Bank premiere of the [[Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra (Bruch)|Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra]] by [[Max Bruch]] was performed at the |
*The South Bank premiere of the [[Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra (Bruch)|Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra]] by [[Max Bruch]] was performed at the Royal Festival Hall. |
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*The world premiere of Terry Winter Owens' ''Intimations of Celestial Events'' for Trumpet (Antoinette) and Piano (Claire) was held in New York. |
*The world premiere of Terry Winter Owens' ''Intimations of Celestial Events'' for Trumpet (Antoinette) and Piano (Claire) was held in New York. |
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* The world premiere of the ''Variations for Two Pianos'', Op. 19 by [[Geoffrey Winters]] was given in Cambridge on 2 October 2008, nearly fifty years after it had been composed. |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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#[[Rachmaninoff]], 18th Variation from ''[[Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini]]'' |
#[[Rachmaninoff]], 18th Variation from ''[[Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini]]'' |
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#[[Tchaikovsky]] (arr. Rachmaninoff), ''[[Sleeping Beauty Suite]]'' |
#[[Tchaikovsky]] (arr. Rachmaninoff), ''[[Sleeping Beauty Suite]]'' |
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#[[Michael Elliot (composer)|Michael Elliot]], ''Berceuse pour deux''<ref name ="Watford Observer"> |
#[[Michael Elliot (composer)|Michael Elliot]], ''Berceuse pour deux''<ref name ="Watford Observer">{{Cite web |url=http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/competitions/12676/Win_a_pair_of_tickets_to_the_Michael_Elliott_Memorial_Concert_at_The_Riverfront__Newport/ |title=Win a pair of tickets to the Michael Elliott Memorial Concert at the Riverfront, Newport |access-date=2017-11-10 |archive-date=2017-11-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110225823/http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/competitions/12676/Win_a_pair_of_tickets_to_the_Michael_Elliott_Memorial_Concert_at_The_Riverfront__Newport/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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#[[Ravel]], 3 movements from ''[[Mother Goose Suite]]'' |
#[[Ravel]], 3 movements from ''[[Mother Goose Suite]]'' |
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#[[Alexander Borodin|Borodin]] (arr. Cann) ''[[Polovtsian Dances]]'' |
#[[Alexander Borodin|Borodin]] (arr. Cann) ''[[Polovtsian Dances]]'' |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 19:43, 8 November 2024
Claire and Antoinette Cann | |
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Born | 1963 (age 61–62) England |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Pianists |
Claire and Antoinette Cann (born 1963), known professionally as the Cann Twins, are British identical twin sisters and professional pianists who perform together as a piano duo.
Early life and education
[edit]Claire and Antoinette Cann were born in England in 1963. They studied at the Watford School of Music with Jean Merlow and Robert Pell, before progressing to the Royal College of Music where they studied with Phyllis Sellick and latterly received the President's Rosebowl.[1][2]
They won scholarships to Banff School of Fine Arts, Canada.[1]
Career
[edit]Performing
[edit]Since turning professional in the 1980s they have toured extensively throughout Europe, Canada, USA, New Zealand and the Far East. They perform frequent concerts in the U.K. at venues including the Royal Albert Hall, the International Series at the Royal Festival Hall, Barbican Hall, Fairfield Halls Croydon, Colston Hall, Bristol, St. David's Hall, Cardiff, Theatre Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.[1][3][2]
They have performed with orchestras including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Concert Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Philomusica of London, the Wren Orchestra and the London Mozart Players.[1]
They were invited by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother to perform at the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.[1]
Broadcasting
[edit]They have made radio broadcasts in Canada, Denmark, Germany, Israel and New Zealand, plus both Classic FM and BBC Radio 3 in the UK. Their television appearances include: the UK, Japan, USA and New Zealand.[4]
Recording
[edit]The sisters first published CD recording, Fantasy, was described by the Penguin Guide to Compact Discs as "delightful and generous, ...plenty of virtuosity and, ... especially enjoyable transcriptions; both the Sleeping Beauty Suite and the Polovtsian Dances are sparkling examples".[5]
The second recording, Reflections was the Classic FM Critic's Choice. It was described as catching "... the shimmering tone colours of Ravel's Introduction and Allegro to perfection. No less impressive was Fauré's Dolly Suite".[5]
Their third recording, La Danse, was selected in HMV's Top 49 CDs. Gramophone Magazine described it as "a delightful record, ... scintillating in their two-piano and piano-duet format, ... totally winning without any preciosity or self-consciousness."[5]
Teaching
[edit]They give masterclasses in both Europe and America where they are Visiting Professors. The schools include the Royal College of Music, London, Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, Stetson University, Florida, and Loyola University, New Orleans.[4]
Commissions
[edit]Premieres and works written for them include:[4]
- The world premiere of Timothy Blinko's Gemini Concerto with the English Sinfonia was commissioned by SoundSense.
- The South Bank premiere of the Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra by Max Bruch was performed at the Royal Festival Hall.
- The world premiere of Terry Winter Owens' Intimations of Celestial Events for Trumpet (Antoinette) and Piano (Claire) was held in New York.
- The world premiere of the Variations for Two Pianos, Op. 19 by Geoffrey Winters was given in Cambridge on 2 October 2008, nearly fifty years after it had been composed.
Discography
[edit]The twins have released three albums of piano music:[5]
Fantasy
[edit]- Track listing
- Rimsky-Korsakoff (arr. Rachmaninoff), Flight of the Bumble Bee
- Rachmaninoff, 18th Variation from Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
- Tchaikovsky (arr. Rachmaninoff), Sleeping Beauty Suite
- Michael Elliot, Berceuse pour deux[6]
- Ravel, 3 movements from Mother Goose Suite
- Borodin (arr. Cann) Polovtsian Dances
- Terry Winter Owens, Pianophoria No. 3
- Gershwin (arr. Grainger), Fantasy on Porgy and Bess
Reflections
[edit]- Track listing
- Rachmaninoff, Suite No. 2 Op. 17
- Ravel, Introduction and Allegro
- William Walton, Popular Song from Façade
- Gabriel Fauré, Dolly Suite Op. 56
- Poulenc, L'embarquement pour Cythère
- Schubert, Fantasia in F minor Op. 103
La Danse
[edit]- Track listing
- Saint-Saëns, Danse Macabre
- Debussy, Petite Suite
- Tchaikovsky (arr. Cann) Dances from The Nutcracker Suite
- Brahms, Variations on the St. Anthony Choral
- Edward MacDowell, Hexentanz
- Brahms, Waltzes from Op. 39
- Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2
Awards
[edit]They have been awarded :[1]
- Gramophone 'Critic's Choice',
- Classic FM 'Critic's Choice',
- HMV 'Best 49 CDs'
- A rosette in 'The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music (formerly The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs).
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "The Cann Twins ::: Duo-pianists - Biography". Canntwins.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Women at the Piano, Women as duopianists, Claire and Antoinette Cann". Archived from the original on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2017.
- ^ "The Cann Twins | Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham". Trch.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "The Cann Twins". Eacho.org.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ a b c d "The Cann Twins ::: Duo-pianists - Discography". Canntwins.co.uk. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
- ^ "Win a pair of tickets to the Michael Elliott Memorial Concert at the Riverfront, Newport". Archived from the original on 10 November 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
- 1963 births
- Living people
- Classical piano duos
- English classical pianists
- English identical twins
- British women classical pianists
- 20th-century British classical pianists
- 20th-century British women classical pianists
- Honorary members of the Royal Academy of Music
- Twin musical duos
- 20th-century English women musicians
- English women pianists
- 21st-century British classical pianists
- 21st-century English women musicians
- Identical twin females
- 20th-century British women pianists
- 21st-century British women pianists
- Sibling musical duos