Romanza Festivale: The Echo Piano Duo

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On Friday, May 15, 2026, beginning at 7:30 p.m., the Romanza Festivale presents The Echo Piano Duo at Grace United Methodist Church.

The Program and Pianists

Titled “Storms and Flames," this concert features dueling pianos where fire battles water. 

Pianists Dr. Mimi Zhang and Dr. David Mach earned their doctorates at the University of Oklahoma and founded their duo while completing their degrees. Recognized for their energetic performances, the duo has won several awards in two-piano competitions. They have settled in St. Augustine, where they founded the St. Augustine Piano Academy. Dr. Zhang teaches at the academy, performs as a violinist and pianist, and works as a researcher. Dr. Mach serves as the music director of the St. Anastasia Catholic Church. 

The two perform regularly, including in a performance under the direction of Dr. Irvin Wagner with the Oklahoma Community Orchestra. They have performed recitals in Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Texas, and Florida. They have earned prizes at the MTNA Stecher and Horowitz Two-Piano Competition and the Ohio International Piano Duet and Two-Piano Competition. They have also won the Hwaen Chu'qi Prize for their performance of new music by the Incan-Peruvian composer of the same name.

Event Details

Admission: Free

When: Friday, May 15, 2026, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Grace United Methodist Church, 8 Carrera Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

About Romanza Festivale

This event is part of the annual two-week Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts, showcasing historical, cultural, and creative events celebrating all things St. Augustine. For two weeks in May, the nation's oldest city is jam-packed with music and dance concerts, living history events, historical tours, live theater, and art exhibits. We post all of the Romanza events here. 

To find out more about the Romanza Festivale, visit here.