Born of Myriam and Maia Darme’s flute and harp duo, Ensemble Traversées gathers professional musicians with a special fondness for arranging who chose to come together to shed a new light on the repertoire available to their instruments. Traversées’ members are all virtuosos with well-established individual careers, who studied at the best conservatoires of France and abroad.
Ensemble Traversées perform in various instrumental combinations, including:
Note that other combinations are also possible and we sometimes invite additional musicians to join us on stage. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any question or specific request.
ENSEMBLE TRAVERSEES IN CONCERT
Ensemble Traversées’ performances take the shape of guided musical journeys accessible to audiences of all ages and backgrounds and appealing to seasoned music lovers and first-time concert goers alike. In between pieces, the musicians provide historical and cultural context, present musical styles, touch on little-known aspects of their instruments and share anecdotes from the composers’ lives.
Traversées’ favorite programs feature a wide array of pieces from various eras and styles, from traditional repertoire of different continents to contemporary creations without forgetting masterworks of classical music. The musicians however tailor their repertoire depending the occasion and can curate custom recital programs built around specific themes. Do not hesitate to contact us with any requests.
After their performances, members of Ensemble Traversées are happy to come back on stage for an informal Q&A session, during which those who wish to do so can get a closer look at the instruments and meet the musicians.
OUR MISSION AND PROJECTS
Traversées made it its mission to offer performances tailored for audiences of all ages – from kindergarden to nursing homes – and to bring live music to the most isolated audiences.
With that commitment to making culture more accessible in mind, Traversées created a musical show for 4 to 12 years old children and organizes pedagogical concerts in high schools for teenagers. Traversées also mentors an amateur ensemble of 50+ flutists, giving musicians at all levels an opportunity to experience the stage and bring to life mixed arts shows in professional settings.
In order to reach out to isolated audiences, Traversées’ members perform in rural communities, nursing homes, care homes for disabled adults, prisons and rehabilitation centres.