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Duo Étrange

Voice & Cello

The début album with ATMA Classique

I Wish I Were Dead

Album debut performance: February 24th at Salle Bourgie

Debut Album

I Wish I Were Dead

February 20th 2026

This début album from Duo Étrange features a collection of new classical works celebrating living artists.

Composers

  • Nicole Lizée
  • Airat Ichmouratov
  • Laurence Jobidon
  • Fong Jeffrey
  • Luna Pearl Woolf
  • Anders Hillborg
  • Maya Fridman

Upcoming

Events

24

February 2026

Album Launch Concert

Bourgie Hall — Montreal Museum of Fine Arts — Montreal

Featuring the world premiere of a new work by Nicole Lizée, co-commissioned by Bourgie Hall. Programme includes works from our debut ATMA Classique album alongside new commissions.

Recognition

Press & Awards

REVIEW: I WISH I WERE DEAD

PAN M 360

Early review for i wish i were dead Streaming February 20th 2026 with ATMA Classique.

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PAN M 360 Interview

PAN M 360

In-depth interview about redefining voice and chamber music.

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INTERVIEW: Duo Étrange and I WISH I WERE DEAD

PAN M 360

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STRANGE DUO AND THEIR ALBUM BY LISTENING TO THE INTERVIEW (you’ll find out why the two artists chose the title I Wish I Were Dead!)

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À découvrir: Duo Étrange Opéra Revue (FR)

Opéra Revue

Article in French: Opéra Revue Québec interview with Duo Étrange about upcoming album and the history of our ensemble.

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New Music USA Creator Fund

New Music USA

2025 Creator Fund Winners - supporting a new commission with composer Kebra-Seyoun Charles

The Montrealer

The Montrealer

Duo Étrange – redefining what classical chamber music can be: Duo Étrange is rising to prominence on the Quebec music scene as an ensemble that redefines what classical chamber music can be. Shortly after recording their debut album, the cello-soprano duo presents a program of new works, including the premiere of a Bourgie Hall co-commission from Nicole Lizée.

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Le Vivier Pôle Relève

Le Vivier

Selected as Pôle Relève artists, recognized as emerging leaders in contemporary music in Montreal.

CHEK News — Homecoming Performance

CHEK News

Duo Etrange's homecoming performance in Victoria.

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Vancouver Island Free Daily — Homecoming Tour

Vancouver Island Free Daily

Island-born music duo set to conclude homecoming tour in Victoria.

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Get in Touch

Contact

For booking, press, and all other inquiries:

jean.frederic.caron@gmail.com

Jean-Frédéric Caron

To contact Duo Étrange directly:

duoetrange@gmail.com