Lucas & Arthur Jussen

De Stentor Sunday 21 November 2010 Elly van Plateringen

‘Festival Chopin’ to celebrate Chopin’s 200th birth year. Odeon Theatre, Zwolle – 21 November.

(…) Arthur, the youngest, was very convincing in Two Polonaises, which he played both with a good sense of feeling and structure. With his skilful performance of two Nocturnes, his older brother Lucas appeared to have a fabulous octaves technique. The ‘Scherzo no. 3’ had everything to make him a mature master pianist. The fact that both gentlemen let themselves be persuaded to a quatre mains encore (parts from ‘Jeux d’Enfants’ of Bizet) was a pleasant dessert for the audience, which was highly appreciated.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
05. November 2010 GUIDO HOLZE

Die Brüder Jussen bei den Kulturtagen der EZB

“Gemessen an der Ausdruckstiefe in Beethovens Klaviersonate Nr. 5 hätte man es vermutlich kaum für möglich gehalten, dass Arthur erst 13 Jahre alt ist.”

“Gleiches galt für die Interpretation der Beethoven-Sonate Nr. 8 durch den drei Jahre älteren Lucas.”

These days are set to offer a feast of entertainment, comprising a programme of 22 events drawn up by the European Central Bank in cooperation with De Nederlandsche Bank. This year’s CULTURAL DAYS focuses on modern ballet, contemporary dance performances and recent Dutch literature, in keeping with the particular significance and unique quality of these artistic niches in the Netherlands. A number of concerts will illustrate the advanced musical culture of the country, with its excellent orchestras and outstanding soloists.

Arthur and Lucas Jussen will play on November 2nd in the ‘Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst’ in Frankfurt am Main. See Concerts In addition, the programme includes documentaries, a play, a design exhibition, presentations and discussions, fairy tales for children and a dance workshop for young people.

We have had a wonderful summer holiday, especially because of the fact that we had been invited to play at the piano festival of La Roque d’Anthéron, a piano festival in the south of France. It is a festival featuring great pianists, such as Maria João Pires, Martha Argerich, Boris Berezovsky, Nikolaï Lugansky Grigory Sokolov, Arcadi Volodos, etc., etc., so it was a huge honour for us to join them! We had been invited to play Mozart’s concerto for two pianos and the concerto KV 365, with which we were accompanied by the Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie, under the direction of director and violinist Augustin Dumay.

Le France Soir
Nicole Duault 14/08/10 à 07h49

Depuis trente ans, ce petit village des Bouches-du-Rhône accueille les dingues du clavier. Cette année, le vétéran Aldo Ciccolini est à l’honneur.

Bordée de ses 365 platanes frémissant dans le mistral, la prairie où se déroule le festival de La Roque-d’Anthéron est un site magique. Le chant des cigales et les coassements des crapauds se mêlent à l’envolée des notes. Cent pianistes se retrouvent cette année pour le trentième anniversaire de cette « Mecque » du clavier.

Le plus jeune, âgé de 14 ans, s’appelle Arthur Jussen. Lui et son frère Lucas (18 ans), deux blondinets hollandais, ont fortement impressionné en jouant Mozart. Et sans doute entendra-t-on encore beaucoup parler d’eux… Le vétéran de la manifestation fut, lui aussi, plus jeune encore, un enfant prodige. Il s’appelle Aldo Ciccolini et fête demain, dimanche 15 août, son 85e anniversaire. Derrière son piano, en interprétant des œuvres de Chopin. Il n’a jamais cessé de subjuguer le public.

Gemeente Hilversum – Wednesday 7 July 2010

“New people teach you new things”
“We had a piano at home that actually was not used very often. So, that’s why I started playing it.” And this is how it all began for Lucas Jussen (aged 17). His younger brother Arthur (aged 13), too, appeared to be very talented. Since then they are conquering the world together. With an international record contract, their first CD immediately going for gold, and a USA tour with Jaap van Zweden, the career of the Jussen brothers got off to a flying start.

KLM Holland Herald – July 2010
Photography: Jouk Oosterhof

Talent comes in twos in the case of brothers Arthur and Lucas Jussen, aged 13 and 17. This year, they landed a contract with classical music label Deutsche Grammophon for their first CD, Beethoven Piano Sonatas. Arthur is the youngest musician ever to be signed to the label. ‘It’s a huge honour to be ranked among so many great musicians,’ says Lucas, speaking at The Basement in Universal’s offices in Hilversum.

Nominations for the Golden Rose have been announced at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), in London. The annual Golden Rose Festival is internationally renowned as the most important European festival for entertainment programmes on television. In the category ‘arts documentary & performing arts’ the NPS documentary Lucas & Arthur Jussen – Two very normal brothers has been nominated. The winner of the Golden Rose will be announced during the Rose d’Or Festival on 22 September in Luzern, Switzerland.

HP/De Tijd – 20 mei 2010
By Ruud Meijer

The piano-playing brothers Arthur (13) and Lucas Jussen (17) are the only Dutch musicians ever contracted by Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft. Moreover, Arthur is the youngest performer who was allowed to record for this prestigious quality label. It appeared to be a golden opportunity for both parties: on the day Beethoven Piano Sonatas was released, the album had already achieved the golden status. Despite their exceptional pianistic gift, for Arthur and Lucas there is more in life than playing the piano – HP/De Tijd went to see what.

Only one week after release of ‘Beethoven Piano Sonatas’ #2 in the Album Charts. Congratulations Arthur and Lucas!!