Duetto Buffo di Due Gatti - Elisabeth Sderstrm, Kerstin Meyer / LP Vinyl LP-17 STEREOProduct DetailsPianist:Jan EyronLabel:BISCatalogue Number:LP-17 STEREOFormat:VinylOverviewIn 1956, Elisabeth Sderstrm and Kerstin Meyer participated in a Lieder interpretation course led by Erich Werba, where they were tasked with performing Rossini'sDuetto Buffo di Due Gatti("Duet of Two Cats"). This humorous and lively piece sparked the idea for a full concert program themed around cats, which they first performed in 1957. Inspired by the audience's enthusiastic response, the duo embarked on a journey of creating numerous duet recitals, both in Sweden and internationally, building a diverse and extensive duet repertoire.This album presents some of their most beloved duets. Sderstrm and Meyer aim to share the joy they experience when singing together, whether executing thirds harmoniously or navigating rhythmically challenging phrases as if they are one voice.Notably, theDuetto Buffo di Due Gattion this recording has become a hallmark of their performancesa playful piece that blends vocal and visual elements. The duo embraces the comedic aspects of the work, humorously poking fun at the singers' weaknesses. The absence of a live audience during the recording sessions is felt, but the artists hope listeners will add their own "life-enhancing laughter" to the experience.Track ListingDuetto Buffo di Due Gatti Gioachino RossiniZigeunerlied Antonn DvokTrois Mlodies Charles-Marie WidorLieder, Op. 13 Zoltn KodlyLa Commedia di Sogno Pyotr Ilyich TchaikovskyRecitative & Duet Henry PurcellRondeau Berwald GeijerKey CreditsSingers:Elisabeth Sderstrm, Kerstin MeyerPianist:Jan EyronProduction:BISBox #150