They have performed concerti with many orchestras, including the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Concert Orchestra, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Philomusica of London, the Wren Orchestra, The London Mozart Players and have performed in the International Series at the Royal Festival Halls.
The Cann Twins have given many premieres, including the United Kingdom premiere of "spells and Chants" by Martin Butler, the world premiere of Timothy Blinko’s "Gemini", Michael Elliott’s "Geminae" and "Berceuse" and "Pianophoria No. 3" by Terry Winter-Owens. They also gave the South Bank premiere of the Max Bruch concerto for two pianos and orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall.
The identical twins studied at the Watford School of Music with Jean Merlow and Robert Pell before entering the Royal College of Music in order to study with the legendary duo-pianist Phyllis Sellick. They studied arranging for duo-piano with Gerald Gifford, graduating with first class honours in solo and duo-piano performance. As postgraduates they were awarded the President`s Rosebowl and by invitation of the Queen Mother they performed at the Royal Lodge, Windsor for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and guests.
Claire and Antoinette have appeared on television in the U.K., Japan, the U.S.A. and New Zealand and regularly broadcast on radio in the U.K. for the BBC and Classic FM and also for other national radio stations abroad
Their recordings have won top awards, including Gramophone "Critic’s Choice", Classic FM "Critic’s Choice", HMV "Best 49 CDs" and a rosette in the "Penguin Guide to Compact Discs".
