top of page
VIENESS
PIANO
DUO
​
"Vijay Venkatesh and Eva Schaumkell, at the height of their abilities combine the profane and sacred, nature and poetry – they transcend whatever they touch." - Star-Ledger, New Jersey
Impeccable synchronized timing,
a symbiotic intellectual command of line and score and just the right amount of power to push their charisma to the fore bringing the audience to its feet: Vieness, comprising of married pianists, Vijay Venkatesh and Eva Schaumkell, wore their hearts on their sleeves and took many of us along to rejoice with them."
VENTURA STAR-NEWS
"
Vieness Piano Duo ranks among the most captivating and sought-after piano duos on the international stage.
Renowned for their extraordinary musical intuition and commanding presence, Eva Schaumkell and Vijay Venkatesh deliver performances that are both technically masterful and emotionally profound. Their deep artistic connection and seamless musical dialogue have made them in high demand at concert halls and festivals around the world.
"Audiences don't just hear the music—they witness a conversation between two souls, perfectly attuned to one another. Whether playing in the softest whisper of pianissimo or the boldest fortissimo, their two instruments blend into a single, expressive voice."
Venkatesh and Schaumkell showcase not only precision and power, but a rare ability to communicate through silence and sound alike. Their interpretation is a masterclass in nuance—fluid yet grounded, mysterious yet unmistakably clear. The music unfolds with emotional depth and dramatic intensity, at times shimmering with dissonance, at others swelling into cinematic grandeur. "
The interplay between them is electrifying. With each phrase, they respond instinctively to one another—through rhythm, melody, and dynamic contrast. Their synchrony is so precise that the music seems to breathe as one, thrilling audiences to their feet in a wave of applause and admiration."
Their artistry is not just heard—it’s experienced, leaving an indelible impression on all who witness their performances.
EVA
SCHAUMKELL
German pianist Eva Schaumkell has performed in the United States, the Middle East, and throughout Europe with "interpretational skills that combine intuition with analytical sense and remarkable musical maturity." Ms. Schaumkell was awarded first prize at the 2018 International James Ramos Competition, at the 2014 International Siegfried Weishaupt Piano Competition in Germany, and top prize at the 2015 Coeur d'Alene Young Artist Competition. She has also been awarded prizes at the Thürmer Piano Competition in Bochum, and as both a soloist and chamber musician at the national Jugend Musiziert competition. In addition, she was awarded a Thornton Music Scholarship, the Carl Maria von Weber Scholarship as part of the 2014 Deutschlandstipendium, as well as the Drosihn Förderpreis scholarship.
VIJAY
VENKATESH
Hailed by the Herald-Tribune for his "dazzling pianism verging on the impossible, effortless technical command and authority with a sense of poetry and refinement that belies his years," Indian-American pianist Vijay Venkatesh has been recognized as a pianist with profound musicianship, sparkling pianism and an innate sense of partnership. Venkatesh has rapidly established a major international reputation as top prizewinner in the San Jose, Seattle, Zimmerli, World Piano, and Waring International Piano Competitions. Mr. Venkatesh has been named a Davidson Fellow Laureate at the Library of Congress, USC Thornton's Discovery Scholar, Grand Prize Winner of the Los Angeles Music Center's Spotlight Awards and featured on MPR's Performance Today® and NPR's "From the Top."
bottom of page