VELVET

Ramona Horvath and Nicolas Rageau, long-time collaborators, usually shape their worlds within multiple ensembles. But as a duo, their music transforms into something else: more stripped down, more direct, almost intimate. A quiet conversation… that suddenly knows how to ignite the room.
In 2019, their album Le Sucrier Velours, praised with a “Choc” by Classica, was meant to carve its path on French stages. The silence imposed by COVID had other plans. However, the duo later found their breath elsewhere, touring Portugal, Spain, Italy, Romania, and Hungary, where their music resonated vibrantly.

Since then, their repertoire has expanded like a sonic travel diary. For this evening, they weave a refined selection of pieces from various horizons: songs with generous harmonies, lingering melodies, original compositions, and nods to Sucrier Velours.
At the heart of it all, an undeniable connection: an almost telepathic listening, effortless elegance, and a lively dialogue that captures attention from the very first note. Here, there are no superfluous effects: just two musical voices that respond to each other, brush against one another, and ultimately tell a single story.

Ramona Horvath : keys
Nicolas Rageau : double bass