Sisters by nature and musical collaborators by choice, violinist Cendrine Despax and cellist Valérie Despax come together for two performances of eclectic repertoire for violin and cello, beginning at 2:00pm and 3:30pm. You may remember their standout performances at Rideau Hall last year as part of the Quatuor Despax, alongside their two brothers — but this time, Cendrine and Valérie Despax take centre stage as a dynamic duo. With a versatile programme ranging from Taylor Swift to Piazzolla to Mozart, these two shine across a variety of styles and genres. Bring a blanket or chairs and picnic in style with a view of the Rideau Hall fountains and residence, while enjoying the sounds of the Despax Duo in the Grove. There’s something for everyone in this upbeat outdoor concert!

Artists:

• Cendrine Despaxviolin
• Valérie Despaxcello

This concert is free. To purchase passes for our ticketed events, click here.

This programming is made possible with the generous support of the Crabtree Foundation and Jean Teron, and the kind support of our hosts, the City of Ottawa.