Press & Features
"This results in a keen attention to detail, a deliberate angularity that avoids the temptations of self-indulgence, and a sonic fluency that recalls Brahms as both a composer and a born performer and chamber musician. "
Angelo Foletto - Suonare News
FANFARE MAGAZINE
"Once again, the performers’ sharply-honed synchronicity and elegant articulation and phrasing yield great dividends.
The final portion’s grand fugue is expertly sculpted and articulated, resolving to a heartbreaking, sotto voce reprise of the work’s opening.
A worthy performance of a late Schubert masterwork."
Ken Meltzer, USA
TEXTURA MAGAZINE
"Both recordings impress on performance grounds and are worthy of recommendation; both likewise testify to the excellence of the duo's playing and musicality, making Spina & Benignetti Piano Duo an act one should definitely catch whenever the opportunity arises."
Ron Schepper, Canada
SBS AUSTRALIA
"Four magic hands for a piano. Eleonora and Michele enchant Sydney."
SBS Australia
MUSICA
"With the utmost care for sound, Eleonora Spina and Michele Benignetti render the contrapuntal intricacies of Variation No. 4 with precision, culminating in a finale of orchestral breadth."
Luca Segalla, Italia
AMADEUS
"The first movement is highly emotional; in this interpretation, the two players show the beauty of Brahms’s Sonata."
Marino Mora, Italia
PIANISTE
"The duo achieves a remarkable balance, with meticulous attention to fluidity of movement, shaping an architecture rich in color and sound."
Pierre Massé, France
AUDIOPHILE AUDITION
"The duo Spina and Benignetti imbue the work’s clarion textures with a series of lovely characterizations, of which the prized seventh variation grazioso emanates an exquisite loveliness entirely appropriate to a seductive siciliano"
Gary Lemco, Audiophile Audition
BELD
"Mozart’s Fantasy in F minor K608 is a musical miracle. The Italian Duo interpreted this work with a impetus that transported us immediately into the composer’s highest level of genius"
Paul Boekkooi, Beld, South Africa
POTCHEFSTROOM HERALD
"Their two pianos recital will be long remembered"
South African Newspaper
"Tickling the Ivories with the Spina & Benignetti Piano Duo"
Tickling the Ivories with the Spina-Benignetti Piano Duo,” written by Jerry Dubins for Fanfare Magazine, offers an insightful and engaging portrait of the duo’s artistic identity, exploring their approach to the piano duo repertoire, their refined ensemble playing, and the musical vision that shapes their performances on the international stage.
Australian Press Feature
A feature by Jennifer Perkin in an Australian publication, highlighting the duo’s artistic identity, international presence, and refined approach to ensemble performance.
A Flawless Cape Town Debut
An acclaimed review of the duo’s Cape Town Concert Series debut, celebrating their exceptional artistry and the richness of the four-hands transcription repertoire.
A Four-Hands Talent in Mexico
A feature on the duo’s Central American tour and collaboration with Yamaha Mexico, accompanied by an exclusive video interview.
Live Radio performances
A selection of live radio performances, featuring broadcast recordings from international programmes.
France Musique
Click the link to listen to our three appearances on France Musique (2015, 2022, 2024), recorded live from the Maison de la Radio in Paris, offering a unique insight into Eleonora & Michele performances on one of Europe’s leading classical music broadcasters.
Rai Radio3
Click the link to listen to our appearance on RAI Radio3 – La Stanza della Musica, recorded live in Italy, offering an intimate portrait of the duo through performance and conversation on one of the country’s leading cultural broadcasts.
FEATURED VIDEOS
Video highlights from our international performances
Live in Osaka
Rachmaninov – Suite No. 1, Op. 5 for Two Pianos, live at Izumi Hall, Osaka (Japan)
FY Grammy 2025
For Your GRAMMY® Consideration — highlights from the Spina & Benignetti Piano Duo’s latest album, showcasing their refined artistry and ensemble precision.
Schubert Album
Schubert: Music for Piano Four Hands — a glimpse into the duo’s interpretation of Schubert’s chamber masterpieces, including the celebrated “Trout” Quintet.
France Musique: Génération le Live
Franck: Prélude, Fugue et Variation — a refined transcription for piano four hands, performed live on France Musique (Génération Jeunes Interprètes, Le Live).
France Musique: Génération le Live
Rachmaninov: Scherzo — a vibrant dialogue from Rachmaninov's Six Morceaux op. 11, captured live on France Musique.
Schubert Album
Schubert: Music for Piano Four Hands — an intimate journey into Schubert’s sound world through the art of piano four hands.