Annika performs with her partner, the Italian concert pianist Francesco Attesti.
They met in Cortona, Italy, during a holiday and soon after decided to work together professionally.
Since 2001 they have performed together in concerts throughout Europe and in the United States.
Francesco is a brilliant interpreter of the romantic period.
He has performed around the world and amazed audiences with his virtuosity, style and charm, pleasing even the most demanding critics with his difficult and challenging repertoire.
During the concerts with Annika he is an attentive and sensitive accompanist as well as an extraordinary interpreter of piano solos.
Annika's soaring voice has a warm timbre and a wide vocal range, which dazzles with style and grace.
Their combined talents create a stunning presentation of passionate interpretations, touching the soul and transporting the audience.
Their beautiful programs include baroque, classic, romantic, modern and popular music.

www.attesti.com

"...............Further stylistic subtlety also came from the attentive and sensitive playing of pianist Francesco Attesti. Particularly impressive was the ensemble of the Duo in the interpretation of the legendary “Gretchen am Spinnrade” by Schubert.
Attesti also gave a wonderful solo performance, transporting the audience with a superb execution of two of the most famous pieces by Chopin, the Ballade op. 23 and the Scherzo op.39 n. 3.”

La Nazione, 2003
(see the first part of this article in the section “reviews”)

"Attesti was superb as an accompanist for Kaschenz and a master during his piano solos.
Attesti seems to relish pieces of extraordinary difficulty, playing with confidence and passion that charms the most demanding critics and concert-goers around the world.
Most importantly, Kaschenz and Attesti are a marvellous blend of talents, working together effortlessly. They are a charming couple whose enjoyment of music draws the audience into their world and enriches their appreciation of the classics.”

Lake City Journal, 28. Januar 2006
(see the first part of this article in the section “reviews”)

“It was one of the best performances ever presented on our stage. A few audience quotes for you:
‘There was one piece as a duo in the first set when it seemed the audience applause exploded at the end of the number – very moving performance.’
‘It was the Chopin and Debussy pieces in the second set that amazed me the most. Great performance, hope you bring them back - soon.’
‘You absolutely must bring them back! How did you get them here in the first place?’
‘We cried, that is how magnificent these talented, talented people are, we cried!’

Thanks again and BRAVO! on a spectacular performance.”

Gary Schuster
Director of the Menomonie Theatre (2006, Wisconsin, USA)