Renowned pianists George Lopez and Gulimina Mahamuti—collectively known as Duo Mundi George & Guli—are set to perform at Hammond Hall in Winter Harbor (427 Main St.) on Friday, May 2, at 6 p.m. The concert will feature an engaging program of four-hand piano works by composers Mahle, Piazzolla, Nazareth, Say, and Bernstein.
Formed in 2022, Duo Mundi has earned international acclaim for its dynamic, innovative, and diverse programming. Celebrated for performances that exhibit deep artistic unity and electrifying communication, the duo has developed a style that captivates audiences across all age groups, blending visual flair and emotional depth in equal measure.
Since their debut, the pair has performed around the world, with highlights from their 2024 tour including appearances in Mexico, China, Brazil, and Italy. Upcoming engagements include concerts and masterclasses in Switzerland and Spain. Their debut at Steinway Hall in New York in April 2023 marked a major milestone, after which they quickly became regulars on the city’s classical scene. Their performances have graced stages at The Oculus at One World Trade Center, The Village Trip Festival, and Third Street Settlement Music School.
George Lopez currently serves as artist-in-residence, director, and conductor of the Symphony Orchestra at Bowdoin College in Maine. He is widely admired for his refined interpretations, described by the Los Angeles Times as full of “kaleidoscopic colors and clarity of conception.” Lopez’s repertoire is extensive, covering the complete Mozart sonatas, Beethoven’s piano concertos, Rachmaninoff’s Etude-Tableaux, all of Chopin’s etudes and ballades, and Bach’s complete Klavierübungen, which he performs across organ, harpsichord, and piano.
His career has taken him to prestigious stages across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, and North America, including Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Merkin Hall, Benaroya Hall, and Ambassador Hall in Los Angeles. In his role at Bowdoin College, Lopez directs one of New England’s most vibrant student symphonic programs, nurturing the next generation of classical musicians.
Gulimina Mahamuti holds the distinction of being the first Uyghur from China to earn a Doctorate of Musical Arts in piano performance in the United States, where she studied at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She began her musical education early, being admitted at 15 to Northwest University for Nationalities in China as a gifted high school piano student. Mahamuti later earned two master’s degrees—one in piano performance and pedagogy from Harbin Normal University, and the other in piano performance from Pittsburg State University, where she graduated with top academic honors.
Mahamuti made her Carnegie Hall debut at Weill Recital Hall and has since performed internationally in cities such as Montreal, Copenhagen, Istanbul, and Budapest—where she appeared at the invitation of the Turkish Ambassador—as well as throughout the U.S. and China. She has performed as a concerto soloist with the Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra, the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra, and the Harbin Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Alongside her performance career, she is an active educator currently on the faculty at Bowdoin College.
Their upcoming concert at Hammond Hall promises an evening of musical excellence, global flair, and a unique four-hand piano experience that showcases the artistry and cultural depth of Duo Mundi.
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