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Stardust Duo: Debussy Poulenc & Franck Sonatas for
Amanda Smith Roberts, Jonathan Roberts
Stardust Duo: Debussy Poulenc & Franck Sonatas for
Genre: Classical
 
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"The Stardust Duo: Debussy, Poulenc and Franck Sonatas for Violin and Piano" showcases violinist Amanda Smith Roberts and pianist Jonathan Roberts in performances of three of the most famous French sonatas for violin and p...  more »

     
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All Artists: Amanda Smith Roberts, Jonathan Roberts
Title: Stardust Duo: Debussy Poulenc & Franck Sonatas for
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Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 1/12/2010
Album Type: Classical, CD
Genre: Classical
Style: Chamber Music
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 884501163750

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"The Stardust Duo: Debussy, Poulenc and Franck Sonatas for Violin and Piano" showcases violinist Amanda Smith Roberts and pianist Jonathan Roberts in performances of three of the most famous French sonatas for violin and piano. This debut album was recorded April 9, 2009 and released July 9, 2009.

Amanda Smith, of Brandon, Mississippi, holds her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in violin performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where she studied under renowned pedagogue Paul Kantor. Amanda has performed as soloist with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, the Corinth Symphony, the Sewanee Festival Orchestra, the Tuscaloosa Symphony, and the Shoals Symphony. In 2001, she appeared on the international radio show From the Top. She has competed as a finalist in many national competitions, including both the high school and college division of the Music Teachers National Association and the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist Awards.

Jonathan Roberts, of Providence, Rhode Island, holds his Bachelor of Arts degree in piano performance and Bachelor of Music degree in music education from the University of New Hampshire, as well as his Masters degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music in piano performance. He has studied with Irina Tchantceva, Arlene Kies, and Kathryn Brown.
Having studied piano since the age of seven, Jonathan has performed in venues throughout the Northeast United States. He has been a featured soloist with the Ocean State Chamber Orchestra and the University of New Hampshire Wind Symphony. Also, Jonathan has competed as a semi-finalist in the Music Teachers National Association Piano Competition and as a finalist in the Cleveland Institute of Music Concerto Competition.

Jonathan and Amanda founded their group, The Stardust Duo, in 2008. The couple met at CIM in 2006 while pursuing their Masters degrees. Married in 2009, they enjoy a lifelong passion for sharing music with others through performing and teaching.