Jennifer Micallef and Glen Inanga have been collaborating since 1994 when they began their studies with Aaron Shorr and Martin Roscoe at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Their binding chemistry was obvious from the outset, and three years later critics were already describing them as "an exceptionally gifted team in terms of ensemble, nuance, sensitivity, elan and musical intelligence". In 1995 the Duo won the International Schubert Piano Duo competition in the Czech Republic and was invited to return as jury members the following year. In 1996, they were awarded the RTZ-CRA Ensemble Prize at the Royal Over-Seas League Competition, London. Success continued in later years with major prizes at international piano duo competitions - ARD in Munich and Murray Dranoff in Miami - Osaka International Chamber Music Competition & Festa, Japan, and awards granted by the Eric Falk and John Tunnell Trusts and the Countess of Munster Musical Trust Recital Scheme. Since their highly acclaimed South Bank début in the Park Lane Group Young Artists Series, the Duo have performed at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall and Wigmore Hall giving regular recital and concerto engagements throughout Europe, Canada, the USA and Asia. Central to the duo's career has been the opportunity to work with other artists: the Duo have worked with the percussion ensemble BackBeat; Harlem Gospel Choir; the Kirov and Royal National Ballets. In July 2006, the duo were invited to make their BBC Proms debut at the Royal Albert Hall with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Jennifer and Glen are passionate about music education and regularly lead workshops and master classes in the UK and abroad. Performances in 2007/2008 season are to include Hong Kong, the USA, Asia and Russia.

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