"grace and fire... fury and repose... a triumphant mass of non-stop energy." -- WHOLENOTE, TORONTO

Partners in life and music for over 15 years, Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves are Canada’s premiere violin and piano duo. Their name, Duo Concertante, was taken from the inscription over Beethoven’s ‘Kreutzer’ sonata which reads, ‘in stilo molto concertante,’ implying that the two performers must be equal and dynamic voices. This notion defines Duo Concertante’s artistic relationship. Duo Concertante’s 2009 recording, It Takes Two, features encore pieces arranged by Canadian composer Clifford Crawley and was described as ‘spectacular’ (American Record Guide).

Duo Concertante maintain a busy touring schedule, with frequent performances across North America, as well as in Europe and China. They have appeared at Wigmore Hall (London), Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall (New York City), Old First Church (San Francisco), the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Los Angeles), Roy Thomson Hall and the Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre (Toronto), the National Arts Centre (Ottawa), the Forbidden City Concert Hall (Beijing), and the Chapelle du Bon-Pasteur (Montreal).

"artistry, poetry, and impeccable technique"

- La Scena Musicale