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Classical musicians Aleksey Igudesman (violin) and Hyung-ki Joo (piano) return to the Carpenter Center on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, on Sunday, May 15 at 2 p.m., bringing their inventive humor, classical virtuosity, and pop culture references to their new theatrical show, “Play it Again.” Following in the footsteps of Victor Borge and Dudley Moore, Igudesman & Joo combine the music of the masters with comic feats to inspire audiences to explore and engage with the world of classical music.
In this afternoon’s musical choose-your-own adventure, the duo—who have performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall—turn a traditional concert on its head, beginning their performance with an encore. The afternoon show marks the third time the duo have appeared on the Center’s stage. A finale to the Carpenter Center’s 2021-2022 season, Igudesman & Joo’s “Play it Again” is the last chance to catch a season performance at the Carpenter Center until September.
About Igudesman & Joo
Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo met at the age of twelve at the Yehudi Menuchin School in England. Classically trained, the pair have performed with the world’s leading orchestras and have shared their mayhem on stage with leading musicians, including Joshua Bell, Emanuel Ax, and Yuja Wang. Composers, authors, and YouTube stars, Igudesman and Joo have also worked with Bill Joel and John Malkovich on musical projects, and have collaborated with Sir Roger Moore for UNICEF.
For tickets or more information, visit carpenterarts.org.
