The Duo Aster embodies the union of two
dynamic and talented musicians: Clio Theodoridis, saxophonist, and
Jonathan Nemtanu, pianist. After dedicating many years to perfecting
their craft at Europe’s most prestigious conservatories, they chose to
continue their quest for knowledge at the University of Montreal. This
endeavor aimed to open new horizons, draw inspiration, and reach the
pinnacle of their art as performers.
The duo now performs across Canada,
France, Greece, and China at various concerts and festivals, such as the
Aegean International Arts Festival, the Festival Intime de Musique des
Bergeronnes, the Rendez-vous Musicaux de Laterrière, and the 2024
Shanghai International Arts Festival.
An essential mission of Duo Aster is to
spark young people’s interest in classical music. In this regard, they
have collaborated with the concert series ‘Le Baptême,’ performing for
over 2,000 students aged 7 to 13 from the Saguenay region, and offered a
concert dedicated to young children, titled ‘Mélodies et Gazouillis.’
Today, the duo strives to enhance the
reputation of classical saxophone in Quebec and beyond. Often perceived
in other contexts, Aster aims to reveal the beauty and sonic richness of
this instrument. They perform original compositions for saxophone as
well as transcribed works, primarily drawn from the masterpieces of the
contemporary Romantic period.

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