Acclaimed international pianists Lisa Moore and Sonya Lifschitz are teaming up to present Bach’s Goldberg Variations on two grand pianos in June 2018. As part of the Accompanists’ Guild of South Australia Festival, they form the centrepiece of a five-day celebration of piano music, presenting the world premiere of a work by an as yet unannounced South Australian composer alongside Martin Bresnick’s Handwork and John Adams’ Hallelujah Junction.

Lisa Moore and Sonya Lifschitz.

“I’ve known Lisa Moore’s work for years, in Australia and through the media reports on her jam-packed US and international activities,” said Guild Founder and Festival Convenor Diana Harris. “She’s a bundle of excitement, a huge performer and a tremendous teacher. When Lisa told me about the success of the 2016/17 US piano duo tours with the brilliant Sonya Lifschitz, and their projected 2018 Australian tour, my immediate reaction was… there’s our 2018 Festival focus!”

Moore and Lifschitz will also give masterclasses, take part in discussions and assist in rehearsals at Marryatville High School as part of the Festival. The Festival also includes a number of activities in private studios and public venues focused on developing the potential of young musicians,...