Mada & Hugh Piano Duo

S3E5 The Piano Duet Gold Rush: When Four Hands Made Fortunes

_*]:min-w-0 font-claude-response"> Picture this: we're sitting at the piano, working through Johann Christian Bach's Op. 15 duets, when something strikes us. This music represents an extraordinary…

S3E4 Silent Film, Romanian Song, and the Enescu Festival Stage

Mada & Hugh Piano Duo preview their September 7 recital at the Enescu Festival in Bucharest, featuring music by Enescu and Livia Teodorescu-Ciocănea. In this episode, the Mada & Hugh Piano…

S3E3 The Birth of Four-Hand Piano Music: A Revolutionary Musical Intimacy

_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5"> Episode 1: Who Started Writing Four-Hand Piano Music? Podcast Companion Article Who was the first person to write music specifically for two people sharing one keyboard? Why…

S3E2 Mada & Hugh Piano Duo's Unforgettable Summer of 2025

This summer has been nothing short of extraordinary for the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo, filled with premieres, collaborations, and unforgettable performances across continents. From the grandeur of…

S3E1 Discovering Dobrogea: A Vibrant Four-Hand Piano Journey by Mada & Hugh

Welcome to a new chapter in the musical travels of the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo! This time, we're diving into the vibrant sounds of Romania with our latest arrangement: the Suita din Dobrogea (Suite…

S2E10 Dealing With Performance Anxiety: Expert Tips for Musicians with Dr. Robert Hall

In this episode of the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo Podcast, we dive deep into the world of performance anxiety with Dr. Robert Hall, a renowned psychiatrist and former professional trombonist. Learn…

S2E9 Dating Tips for Romanians and Koreans: Insights from the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo Podcast

Welcome to the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo Podcast, where we dive into the beautiful fusion of Romanian and Korean cultures through music, life, and love. Today, we're exploring an unusual yet exciting…

S2E8 Lambert Orkis on Collaboration, Technology & Musical Evolution | MH Podcast Orkis Interview Part 3

Welcome back to the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo Podcast. In this episode, we conclude our in-depth interview series with the illustrious collaborative pianist and professor Lambert Orkis from Temple…

S2E7 Lambert Orkis & Mstislav Rostropovich: A Legendary Partnership | MH Podcast Orkis Interview Part 2

Welcome back to the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo Podcast. In this episode, we continue our engaging interview with the illustrious collaborative pianist and professor Lambert Orkis from Temple…

S2E6 Lambert Orkis' Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Mastery | MH Podcast Orkis Interview Part 1"

Welcome to another episode of the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo Podcast. Today, we're thrilled to bring you the first part of our interview with the esteemed collaborative pianist and professor, Lambert…

S2E5 An Unforgettable Interview with Trio Casals: A Journey Through Music and Passion

In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting the extraordinary Trio Casals. This ensemble features violinist Timothy Schwarz, cellist Ovidiu Marinescu, and pianist Madalina Dallina.…

S2E4 A Special Announcement & Exciting Music Ventures!

Join Madalina Danila and Hugh Sung in a heartfelt and exhilarating new episode of the Mada & Hugh Piano Duo Podcast. 🎶💑 From tying the knot to gearing up for grand performances, they share a…

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S2E2 Petrof's P. 131 & P. 173: Mada & Hugh Play Smetana & Enescu!

In the vast universe of classical music, there's a unique kind of magic that emerges when two pianists collaborate, bringing to life the harmonious blend of four hands and two souls. One such…

S2E1 Inside Petrof: Mozart to Moszkowski - A Dueling Piano Adventure with Mada & Hugh!

There's a certain magic that unfurls when two pianists share a musical space. This magic is evident in the harmonious interplay between Mada & Hugh, a celebrated piano duo that has captivated…

S1E22 Solos

In our duo concerts, we love to include solo piano works whenever possible. For our recent recital at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Clifton Heights, we had the opportunity to share works by Chinese…

S1E21 Madalina Danila's Stunning Performance of George Crumb's Makrokosmos Book 1 on Piano

On April 26, 7:30 pm, Madalina will be performing the entire set of Makrokosmos, Book 1 by George Crumb at Rock Hall, Temple University. In this episode, Madalina demonstrates 6 of the 12 pieces from…

S1E20 Mozart Sonata in D major for Piano 4-hands, K. 381

In this episode, Mada & Hugh perform Mozart's Sonata in D major for Piano 4-hands, K. 381. This sonata is a stunning example of the composer's mastery in creating intricate and expressive music…

S1E19 Montauk Memories

We recently took a short vacation to Montauk, NY, home of the first lighthouse in the USA built by George Washington around 1690, and the Easternmost point in the States. Why visit a cold beach in…

S1E18 La Vie en rose

In this video, Mada & Hugh recreate the iconic "La Vie en rose" by Édith Piaf, arranged for piano 4-hands by Kyunghoon Kim. This beautiful arrangement will have you shedding tears of joy as you…