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“…a breathtaking display of virtuosity and beauty. The tuba playing was of the highest caliber and the dancing was world class in all respects. I left the heart-warming performance feeling truly inspired”.
BERNHARD SCULLY
Associate Professor of Horn, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Former horn player, Canadian Brass

“Artistically genius, graceful, a performance that delights the eyes and the listeners”.
RICARDO PACHECO
Assistant Principal and Second Trombone, Claudio Santoro National Theater Symphony Orchestra (Brazil)

“Innovative, eye-catching, magic, with sensibility and total commitment”.
TIAGO LINCK
Principal Trumpet, Orquesta Sinfônica de Porto Alegre

“A very inspiring show that captured everybody’s attention”.
LUIS ISAIA
Director, Isla Verde Bronces

“A beautiful and uplifting experience. José and Shere are total masters of their respective crafts and have managed to combine them with humor, intelligence and grace. Very highly recommended!”
REX RICHARDSON
International Trumpet Soloist and Jazz Musician

“Unique, attractive, very beautiful, really artistic”.
ÓSCAR ABELLA
Principal Tuba, Basque National Orchestra

“A show to delight those in attendance, older and younger. A story full of loving, funny moments”.
Cristina Casado
Diario de Astorga

“Once again, big bravo for your concert.[…] really beautiful”.
TOMER MASCHKOWSKI
Bass Trombone, Deutsche Symphonie Orchester Berlin

“It is like a Hollywood story, […] it is like a fairy tale, it is beautiful and very touching”.

JUAN DE TORRES
Artistic Director, #GESTO Street Dance Festival

“SPECTACULAR, the staging was INCREDIBLE, technically and artistically of the highest caliber, the quality of sound got me speechless. A very enjoyable performance that leaves you wishing for more”.

ANA MARÍA ALONSO
International Viola Soloist
Principal Viola, Plural Ensemble

“What a truly amazing performance and touching storyline. It was our great honor to have Duo2Arts and pianist David Jimenez here in Boston”.

Dr. YOUNGGYO LEE
Artistic Advisor, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture
Artistic Advisor, Arts Council Korea

“Beautiful performance. Only the masterful tuba playing by Jose, the sensational dancing of Sherezade, and David’s perfectly matched piano artistry could come together so grippingly. It was an honor to be there”.

CARL & CLAUDIA SHUSTER
Board of directors, Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning

“Bravo on a great performance at SFCM! It was a treat to hear you perform my piece with such ease. You played with beauty and expression throughout the whole performance, and it was a thrill to hear you again. The combination of all three of you onstage was magic, I hope you are looking to other projects in the future”.

TIMOTHY HIGGINS
Principal Trombone, San Francisco Symphony
Professor, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Professor, Northwestern University

“Muchas gracias por vuestra magnífica actuación y por compartir vuestro arte e ideas con todos nosotros en SFCM”.

JEFF ANDERSON
Principal Tuba, San Francisco Symphony
Tuba Professor, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

“This TUBA and DANCE recital gave a unique view into the synergy of sound and motion in an incredible display of sonic and visual phrasing at its highest level […] I saw a performance with this ensemble in Portugal this past summer [of 2019]. It is absolutely unforgettable. This absolutely must be seen to be believed”.

GENE POKORNY
Principal Tuba, Chicago Symphony
Tuba Professor, Northwestern University

“Wonderful performance and world class playing. I loved everything. The project is growing and growing. Fantastic. […] The most important we have already achieved: it creates EMOTIONS in everyone who sees and listens to the performance. Just beautiful”.

SÉRGIO CAROLINO
Principal Tuba, Porto Symphony

“My soul is uplifted. Your performance still has a powerful impact on me. It must be seen again and again. Powerful love story with a happy ending”.

ROGER ROCCO
International Brass Pedagogue

“I had the pleasure of hosting this show in Seattle. This show is fantastic. Jose and Sherezade have created a wonderful story though music and dance. The tuba/piano playing is reason enough to go, but then Sherezade takes it to another level. Go see this!”.

JOHN DICESARE
Principal Tuba, Seattle Symphony
Artist in Residence, University of Washington

“The cultural life of our town changed ever since, very impactful performance”.
JOAQUÍN ROGER
President, Sociedad Musical Santa Cecilia de Chelva

A very pretty love story. Loving conversations between the tubists and the dancer, the dancer and the tubist, the tuba and piano duo. A delight!”.

ROCIO ORDÓÑEZ
Councilwoman for Culture, Equality and Health, Villa del Prado City Hall

“It was fabulous. It was great, with a beautiful sub-plot. At the night of the performance, when it was over, the audience exploded. They went nuts.”

GENE POKORNY
Principal Tuba, Chicago Symphony
Professor, Northwestern University

“We are really proud to have helped you guys a little bit with your art. It is marvelous!”.

MARGOT MOUTH
Actress, Scènes Plurielles

“It was incredible”.

RICARDO MOLLÁ
Artistic Director, Numskull Brass Festival Caudete