N Blanco Y Negro duo invites you to an evening of adventurous ideas in sound, creating an eclectic atmosphere that brings out diversity of colors, sounds, and rhythms. The piano duo was founded in 2017 and their first recital took place the same year in Miami. Since then, the Duo have performed throughout the United States & Europe. In 2021, their musical affinity and virtuosity has won them 3 International Competitions: Gold Medal in Macedonia, Laureate in France, and Gold Medal in Italy.
In November of 2023, the Duo won the Euterpe Music Awards in Berlin, Germany. The pianists, both of Cuban descent , have studied in USA & USSR. Mirta Gomez is a graduate of the Juilliard School in New York City and Sahily Canovas is a graduate of the Kiev & Odessa States Conservatories. Both artists have performed as soloists in the United States, Canada, South America, & Europe. Sahily & Mirta play Steinway Pianos.
Originally from Cuba, violinist/violist Jennifer Redondas has performed as a soloist in the U.S., Netherlands, Italy, Austria, France and Cuba in venues that include the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Mozarteum in Austria. As a historical violinist and violist, she has participated in the Oregon Bach Festival and Berwick Academy under the direction of Jos van Veldhoven. Her passion for Cuban music and jazz has led her to perform at SF Jazz with renowned artists such as Chris Potter, Anat Cohen and Chucho Valdés. An active member of the “Adventures in Music” program at the San Francisco Symphony, Redondas was a Fellow for the Classical Tahoe Orchestra 2023 season. She holds a Master’s Degree in Violin Performance from the SF Conservatory of Music.