Welcome to the home page for The United Nations Piano Quartet!
a.k.a: "The UNPQ"
What is The UNPQ? In the summer of 2006, in the south of France, four pianists forged an international touring ensemble. The quartet performs concerts of works for two pianos / four hands and two pianos / eight hands.
The UNPQ Personnel / Country of Origin:
Kirk Whipple, America
Marilyn Morales, Cuba
Frédéric Chauvel, France
Mark Sole-Leris, England
Repertoire:
The UNPQ's 2006 - 07 repertoire will feature the world premier of Whipple's Concerto for Two Pianos / Eight Hands: "Fives," other original works by Whipple & Morales, and a wide variety of classical and popular arrangements for two pianos.
Scheduling:
In February of 2007 The UNPQ will debut in venues throughout South Florida. Other planned tours of The UNPQ include appearances in New England, France, Spain and Italy during the summer of 2007.
Booking information:
For North American bookings please contact:
Kirk Whipple
8035 S.W. 26th Street
Miami, FL 33155
(786) 303-5397
Email: Pianistas2@aol.com
For European bookings please contact:
Frédéric Chauvel
5, Avenue Kellermann
Saint Martin Vésubie
06450 France
33-62-601-41-69
Email: frederic_chauvel@hotmail.fr
Fee assistance to Florida presenters is available through the State of
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs if bookings are secured by May 1st.
If approved, one-third of the artist fees can be available to presenters
in all Florida counties. (Two-thirds may available to "underserved"
counties.) For application forms and other information regarding State
of Florida assistance, please contact:
Florida State Touring Program, Attn: Dr. Gaylen Phillips
1001 DeSoto Park Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 245-6482
Fax: (850) 245-6497
Email: gphillips@dos.state.fl.us
Web: State of Florida,
Division of Cultural Affairs
To view pictures of the Whipple Morales Duo - and especially their trip
to France where The UNPQ was formed - please visit:
2005
KWMM Year in Pictures
Please stay tuned for much more information about this exciting piano ensemble!