The Hamann Sisters

Studio 360

This weekend, the pianists Amy Hamann and Sara Hamann are making their debut with the Minnesota Orchestra — and it’s a milestone for the Minneapolis natives. Even though the classical repertoire for two pianos is limited, the sisters will be playing an 18th century piece that has never before been performed in North America. But as Mark Sutton tells us, there’s a controversial twist to the Hamann sisters’ story.

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