Their experience over many years in the field of chamber music in the most diverse casting of players has allowed this mandolin-guitar-duo to meld quickly into a very special unit. Their pure joy in musical expression and absolutely limitless technical possibilities on their instruments guarantee an intense musical experience.
Since their foundation in 2004 the duo already gave concerts in many parts of Germany as well as in Spain, Poland, Holland, Switzerland, Japan, and South Korea. They appeared at large festivals and in various concert halls and delighted equally their audiences and the press. (see Reviews).
Their programs encompass the entire scope of the Original Music for Mandolin and Guitar, or Basso Continuo, but also their own arrangements of especially suitable selections. Particular emphasis is given to rendering striking and breathtaking contemporary music. This is evidenced by the first CD recording "En garde", which comprises the whole spectrum of exciting, rhythmic accentuated compositions, inspired by film music, all the way to entertaining tunes influenced by South American folklore.
To accomplish this, the musicians use a large selection of instruments in order to impart a very special character to the selections they perform. Along with the modern instruments, the performers also use baroque-mandolin and baroque-guitar, as well as romantic instruments and mandola, with great emphasis placed on the authentic instrumental treatment.
Apart from their extensive concert activity, of special concern to both musicians, is passing along their experience and knowledge with regard to musical, instrumental and humanitarian values. For this reason, Steffen Trekel and Michael Troester, together, are in demand as lecturers for continued education and master courses in Germany as well as foreign countries.
About Michael Tröster:
Michael Troester is one of the most successful guitarists in his field and is the winner of numerous national and international competitions for guitar. With his international concert activity as a soloist and a member of chamber music orchestras, as well as the recording of over 50 CDs, he achieved worldwide recognition.
In addition to his artistic activity, Michael Troester instructs a class for guitar at the Music Academy Kassel and is a sought-after guest professor in Germany and in foreign countries. As prize winner of "Echo Klassik" and "Diapason d'or" he belongs to the international music elite of our time.
Steffen Trekel plays Mandolins by Alfred Woll, Luigi Embergher, Raffaele Calace, as well as a barockmandoline by Alfred Woll and a Herwiga-Mandola.
Michael Tröster plays guitars by Dieter Hopf and a barockguitar by Frank-Peter Dietrich.
