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Borup-Ernst Duo
Hasse Borup and Mary Kathleen Ernst bring commanding performances of depth, elegance and power to audiences internationally. The duo's telepathic ensemble and technical virtuosity, innovative approach to today's music and fresh interpretations of classical masterworks places them among the best.  Critics are calling their debut recording, American Fantasies, "a Landmark CD." Borup and Ernst are personal and compelling in every arena, from classroom to concert hall.  The Duo has appeared at numerous venues, including the Arnold Schoenberg Center in Vienna, Contemporary Music Forum in Washington D.C. , to name a few.  Visit website



Praise for the 2008-release "American Fantasies" (Centaur CD 2918)

"..a compelling whole, made all the more gripping here by Borup and Ernst's interpretive empathy and watertight ensemble." - The Strad

"A Landmark CD.  It deserves every success." - Musicweb International

"...the dialogue between the two musicians is seamless." - Allmusic.com

"Borup and his partner, pianist Mary Kathleen Ernst, play these pieces with an earnestness and polish that          capture their very essence and spirit.  Their readings are emotionally charged, vibrant and dynamic. Their                                                                collaboration is intuitive, their technique amazing and their musicality superb." - Deseret News

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