The piano duo Hans-Peter and Volker Stenzl will celebrate their 40th anniversary on stage in 2026
The Stenzl Piano Duo – Hans-Peter and Volker Stenzl – has been one of the most distinguished ensembles on the international piano duo scene for decades. This year, the brothers are celebrating their 40th anniversary on stage, an occasion that underscores not only their extraordinary longevity but also the exceptional artistic quality of their collaborative performances.
The two pianists are from Schwäbisch Gmünd and decided early on to pursue a joint career. After studying in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and London, they received formative artistic inspiration from figures such as Alfred Brendel and Stephen Kovacevich. Even at a young age, they attracted attention at international music competitions and laid the foundation for their international careers.
The press has described the duo as “a magical union of two brothers’ hearts into a single musical soul.” In an interview with Carsten Dürer of PianoNews, the two brothers explore the intriguing question of why piano duos consist either of siblings or life partners.
Technical virtuosity alone does not define a piano duo. Trust, precision, and the ability to fully attune to one another musically are crucial. Breathing in unison and sharing identical musical visions form the foundation that transforms four hands into a single shared soul. You can hear more about this and other interesting questions in the interview.
Overview of the albums by the Stenzl Piano Duo on GENUINWatch the interview with PianoNews
The Stenzl Piano Duo – Hans-Peter and Volker Stenzl – has been one of the most distinguished ensembles on the international piano duo scene for decades. This year, the brothers are celebrating their 40th anniversary on stage, an occasion that underscores not only their extraordinary longevity but also the exceptional artistic quality of their collaborative performances.
The two pianists are from Schwäbisch Gmünd and decided early on to pursue a joint career. After studying in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and London, they received formative artistic inspiration from figures such as Alfred Brendel and Stephen Kovacevich. Even at a young age, they attracted attention at international music competitions and laid the foundation for their international careers.
The press has described the duo as “a magical union of two brothers’ hearts into a single musical soul.” In an interview with Carsten Dürer of PianoNews, the two brothers explore the intriguing question of why piano duos consist either of siblings or life partners.
Technical virtuosity alone does not define a piano duo. Trust, precision, and the ability to fully attune to one another musically are crucial. Breathing in unison and sharing identical musical visions form the foundation that transforms four hands into a single shared soul. You can hear more about this and other interesting questions in the interview.
Overview of the albums by the Stenzl Piano Duo on GENUINWatch the interview with PianoNews