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Duo Fortin-Poirier
Duo Fortin-Poirier

Biography

The two pianists are inquisitive and keen to think outside the box, and their repertoire now spans a broad spectrum that blends harmoniously: great classics sometimes revisited, new arrangements and new works specially written for the Duo Fortin-Poirier, with a special focus on Quebec composers (including Chronique d'une coupe à blanc de Vanessa Marcouxby Maggie Ayotte, and de Maggie Ayotte, et Dense Dense by Julie Thériault).

Duo Fortin-Poirier's shows are distinguished by a unique, personal approach that breathes new life into concerts, where the chosen repertoire is linked to strong themes. From the texts to the lighting effects, and the impressive choreography of their four hands performed live on the big screen: everything is done to ensure that each piece can be appreciated in its emotional or poetic context.

In addition, Amélie Fortin and Marie-Christine Poirier have developed the “choreographic piano four-hands”, inspired by synchronized swimming: their pianistic gestures are elaborated according to their visual as well as musical results..

 

From the outset, the Duo Fortin-Poirier has distinguished itself through national and international competitions (including 2nd prize at the Rome International Competition), and has seen its career crowned with awards, bursaries and nominations. More recently, their Nuit blanche project was nominated twice at the Gala des Prix Opus (2023 and 2024).

The album Nuit Blanche, which exclusively features modern material from the show of the same name, was included in CBC's Top 20 Classical Albums (2022). The duo has also recorded several singles and three albums (Vingt doigts et un piano, Mémoires, Nuit Blanche), which are regularly broadcast on Espace Musique, Ici Radio-Canada and CBC.

 At the peak of their art and still full of promise, the Duo Fortin-Poirier have not ceased to amaze. Their refreshingly innovative approach is making them a fixture on today's cultural scene. Their art can also be appreciated through their music videos, conceived in close collaboration with talented artists.

 Duo Fortin-Poirier is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025! To mark this anniversary, the two accomplices are currently preparing a project that will mark these two decades of human, musical and creative resonance. To be continued...

 

Awards & Recognition

Nomination

Prix Opus
Concert de l’année

2023

Subvention

Conseil des arts de Montréal
Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec

Création et présentation du concert Nuit Blanche

2021

Subvention

Conseil des Arts du Canada
Présent numérique
Création de vidéoclips

2021

Double nomination

Prix Opus
Concert de l’année

2018

Press

« Je viens d’écouter votre performance de ma composition GAZEBO DANCES et j’ai adoré. Votre souci du détail et votre musicalité sont parfaitement à l’unisson avec mes intentions. Merci d’avoir joué ma composition et de l’interpréter aussi magnifiquement. »

John Corigliano, Composer