Concert Cancelled

Due to musician injury. We wish Ariel a speedy recovery.

About Couloir Duo

Known for being ”…deeply connected to the moment of creation both with their own instruments and each other,” (The Minnedosa Tribune) COULOIR is bringing transcendent Art Music into the 21st Century. With a palpable chemistry in their music making, they share their passion for creating fresh music with contemporary composers using the exquisite sound world of cello and harp.  “…the body language of (cellist, Ariel) Barnes and harpist Heidi Krutzen drew the assemblage into their shared artistic vision so convincingly, (with) many welcome moments of emotional/intellectual bliss.” JWR

Since their launch in 2011 at Music On Main’s “Modulus Festival”, COULOIR has engaged in the creation of new works by seven outstanding Canadian and American composers: Jocelyn Morlock, Baljinder Sekhon, Glenn Buhr, Brad Turner, Caroline Lizotte, James Maxwell and Andrew Staniland.  Creating these new works has led to performances throughout North America, from as far north as the Yukon Territory to the southern US in Louisiana.  Highlights in their concertizing include several performances at the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival, touring across Canada under the auspices of Prairie Debut, tours in Washington, Louisiana, Maryland, and Oklahoma and performing World Premiers in national broadcasts on CBC Radio 2. Two of the consummate instrumentalists of their generation Barnes and Krutzen are currently Principal Cello of the Vancouver Symphony and Principal Harp of Philharmonia London.

“Only virtuosi dare attempt this…It would be hard to imagine a more deeply felt, satisfying result.” – JWR International Directory of Fine Arts and Film [Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival]