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Praised as a "marvellously harmonious duo" (Berliner Morgenpost), the Brillaner Duo exemplifies the scientifically proven fact that the clarinet's warm and humanly sound blends into the piano better than any other instrument.
Winning the Possehl-Prize in Germany, as well as the America-Israel Cultural Foundation and the Ronen Foundation grants, the Brillaner Duo performed at such celebrated halls as the Berliner Philharmonie and the Carnegie Hall.
Their debut CD has met with widespread acclaim since its release in June 2005 and was described as a "fascinating mixture of two dazzling artists" (Ensemble Magazin).
Their programs encompass the breadth of the clarinet-piano repertoire (featuring masterpieces of Brahms, Schumann, Weber, Poulenc) as well as the duo's own arrangements for this medium (such as Mozart and Janacek's violin sonatas). The duo is also passionate about contemporary music, and has premiered numerous pieces of young composers.
The duo has taken part in the Schleswig-Holstein (Germany), Ljubljana (Slovenia), and the Bangalow (Australia) Music Festivals, and collaborated with leading ensembles such as the Borromeo and the Jerusalem String Quartets.
Committed to the engagement of new audiences, the duo often presents moderated concerts in a variety of community settings. Recently they have served on the faculty at the Yellow Barn Festival and at the Jerusalem Music Centre's Young Artists Program, and coached master classes in various conservatories and universities in Australia (including at the Melbourne University and the Australian National Academy of Music), Italy (Mahler Academy in Ferrara) and Israel (Jerusalem Music Centre).
The Brillaner Duo can be heard on numerous radio stations, including WQXR in New York, and many prominent radio stations throughout Europe (SWR, MDR, HR) and Israel.
Upcoming engagements include a recital at Beethoven Haus in Bonn, recordings for DeutschlandRadio Berlin and a US tour.
A couple both onstage and off, Shirley and Jonathan met during a ping-pong match.
- Shirley Brill's career was launched with a performance as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zubin Mehta. Her numerous international awards include the top Prizes at the Geneva International Competition in Switzerland (October 2007), the Markneukirchen International Clarinet Competition in Germany (May 2006), and a special prize at the International ARD Competition in Munich. Working with world-renowned mentors such as Sabine Meyer and Richard Stoltzman, "Shirley Brill is on a fast track to making an international name for herself” (Prenzlauer Zeitung, Germany).
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- Described as "a chamber musician par excellence" (Frankfurter Rundschau) Jonathan Aner (www.jonathananer.com) exclusively devotes himself to chamber music. A former member of the Tel Aviv Trio, he has won many prizes in prestigious chamber music competitions including the Melbourne International Competition in Australia, the Vittorio Gui Competition in Italy and the Joseph Joachim Competition in Germany. Currently a member of the Oberon Piano Trio and a partner to violists Tabea Zimmermann and Michael Tree (the Guarneri Quartet), Mr. Aner has successfully toured Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and the USA.
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