Two classical musicians shaped by very different musical backgrounds—rock and bluegrass for one, French jazz for the other—these two nomadic brothers meet at the crossroads of musical worlds. In their hands, boundaries disappear: the Elizabethan melodies of John Dowland encounter the fiery spirit of Led Zeppelin, while the cinematic tension of Jaws (music by John Williams) blends with the Argentine passion of Escualo by Astor Piazzolla.
Balancing classical heritage, folk traditions, improvisation, and contemporary influences, Kiasma offers a crossover experience that is as vibrant as it is virtuosic, breaking down barriers between genres.
POLARIS
When cello and accordion bring a different resonance to Baroque music
In Polaris: Back to Baroque, the Duo truly makes Baroque music its own, adapting it through both faithful transcriptions and bold arrangements. Their Bach to Beatles transforms a Bach cantata into a Beatles hit, while their own variations on a theme by Villa-Lobos lead the famous neo-Baroque cantilena into the sound world of the 21st century, culminating in a whirlwind of energy inspired by rock music.
Flow my Tears - John Dowland
Lieux Funestes (extrait de l'opéra Dardanus) – J.P. Rameau
Les Tendres Plaintes (extrait de l'opéra Zoroastre) - J.P. Rameau
Air Vif (extrait des Boréades) - J.P. Rameau
Les Arts et les Heures (extrait des Boréades) - J.P. Rameau
Sonata in E minor for viola da gamba and basso continuo - A. Vivaldi
English Suite in G minor - J.S. Bach
Bach to Beatles : J.S. Bach / The Beatles / Duo Kiasma
Variations on a theme of Villa-Lobos - Villa-Lobos / Duo Kiasma
Danny Boy - Duo Kiasma
FRERES NOMADES
Crossover
Three Dots and a Dash - Punch Brothers
Ruvo - García Fons / Matinier
Dernière Route - García Fons / Matinier
Danny Boy, Irish tradionnal Song - Duo Kiasma
Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla
Escualo - Astor Piazzolla
Bach to Beatles - Duo Kiasma
Flow my tears & Stairway to Heaven - Dowland / Led Zeppelin
Variations on a theme of Villa-Lobos - Duo Kiasma
LEGENDS
Film Music
A universal language for all, young and old, from East to West, cinema would be nothing without its soundtracks. Thanks to the genius of masters such as John Williams, John Barry, and Howard Shore, we hear the grace of Princess Leia, the electrifying mystery of James Bond, and the darkness of The Lord of the Rings.
With over ten years of experience crafting bold arrangements for cello and accordion, Duo Kiasma becomes a pocket orchestra, bringing the most legendary film scores to life. Thrills guaranteed!
James Bond Medley - Duo Kiasma
Danny Boy - Irish tradionnal Song - Duo Kiasma
Three Dots and a Dash - Punch Brothers
Oblivion - Astor Piazzola
Theme of Princesse Leïa - John Williams
Fantasy on themes from Lord of the Rings - Howard Shore / Duo Kiasma
Sergio Leone Suite - Ennio Morricone
Fratres - Arvo Pärt
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin