Jeremy Denk and Jeffrey Kahane at ALOUD, L.A. Public Library

Last Saturday I enjoyed Jeffrey Kahane, director of the L.A. Chamber Orchestra, interviewing and playing four hands on the piano with Jeremy Denk, pianist, composer, and writer.  Denk is playing with the Chamber Orchestra in future concerts.  He is also Music Director at the Ojai Music Festival in June.

Jeremy Denk was named Musical America's 2014 Instrumentalist of the year.  He wrote an article for the 4/9/13 entitled "Every Good Boy Does Fine - A Life in Piano Lessons."  He said that he is happy that he stayed with all the difficult piano lessons and practices as now he experiences "sheer joy' when he play from muscle memory and he doesn't have to think.  "Think Denk" is the name of his blog.

Both artist have worked with famous artists.  Kahane has collaborated with Yo Yo Ma.  Denke has toured with Joshua Bell.

The greatest part of the afternoon was when they sat side-by-side at the grand piano and played together.

Jeremy Denk on the left and Jeffrey Kahane on the Right in lively dialogue.

Yes, they like each other too.

Kahane and Denk having fun playing a duet on the piano.