"gifted and promising...redefining vocal chamber music" — PAN M 360
Voice & Cello
The début album with ATMA Classique
I Wish I Were Dead
Debut Album
February 20th 2026
This début album from Duo Étrange features a collection of new classical works celebrating living artists.
Upcoming
17
October 2026
Salle la Grandmontoise — Saint-Gédéon, QC
Duo Étrange presents a concert dedicated to voice and cello, uniting works which reflect the unique musical universe of the duo. Programme: David T. Little / Gregory Spears / Kebra Seyoun Charles / Maya Fridman : L’arbre de la vie / Fong J. : Trois scènes / Randy Woolf : Moving Day / Anders Hillborg : Kväll
Recognition
Radio Canada
Au micro de Guillaume Hubermont à L’appel du soir, la Révélation Radio-Canada 2026-2027 Duo Étrange, formé de la soprano Vanessa Croome et de la violoncelliste Sahara von Hattenberger, nous en apprend plus sur la formation de son tandem musical unique, de ses inspirations et de son processus créatif.
Read more → Interview with Duo Étrange | L’appel du soir | Révélations 2026-27CBC Radio-Canada
Duo Étrange is a Révélation Radio-Canada 2026-2027. Named one of six emerging acts of the year, selected for the quality and singularity of its work by ICI Musique, praised for its bold, contemporary take on chamber music and its ability to open the classical repertoire to new audiences. In good company too, alongside Anyma Ora', Kamilou, Marie Céleste, Marvin Caleb and Patche.
Read more → Duo Étrange named as a Révélation Radio-Canada 2026-2027 ✨L'escale culturelle - CBC-Radio Canada
Vanessa Croome, for Duo Étrange, discusses all things Duo Étrange with Manuela Ejake for the show L'escale culturelle on CBC-Radio Canada (French service); including their nomination to this year's Radio-Canada Révélations - a recognition awarded to Canada's top emerging artistic talent across genres.
Read more → Duo Étrange on L'escale culturelle / CBC-Radio CanadaCBC-Radio Canada
Vanessa Croome, for Duo Étrange, discusses all things Duo Étrange with Mireille Langlois for CBC-Radio Canada French service in Western Canada, including their nomination to this year's Radio-Canada Révélations - a recognition awarded to Canada's top emerging artistic talent across genres.
Read more → CBC-Radio: Duo Étrange and Mireille Langlois (Musique vivante de compositeurs vivants)PAN M 360
"Duo Étrange dispels all doubts (if there were any)...one thing is certain: we want to hear this duo very often again.. Striking performance by Vanessa Croome. A fluid, ethereal soprano with vigour, agile and pleasantly brilliant in high notes, capable of convincing descents into mezzo areas. Sahara, a cellist to remember… demonstrates a lot of character, impeccable technique, and strong emotional immersion....a superb performer..."
Read more → REVIEW: SALLE BOURGIE DEBUTPAN M 360
Early review for i wish i were dead Streaming February 20th 2026 with ATMA Classique.
Read more → REVIEW: I WISH I WERE DEADPAN M 360
In-depth interview about redefining voice and chamber music.
Read more → PAN M 360 InterviewPAN M 360
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STRANGE DUO AND THEIR ALBUM BY LISTENING TO THE INTERVIEW (you’ll find out why the two artists chose the title I Wish I Were Dead!)
Read more → INTERVIEW: Duo Étrange and I WISH I WERE DEADOpéra Revue
Article in French: Opéra Revue Québec interview with Duo Étrange about upcoming album and the history of our ensemble.
Read more → À découvrir: Duo Étrange Opéra Revue (FR)New Music USA
2025 Creator Fund Winners - supporting a new commission with composer Kebra-Seyoun Charles
The Montrealer
Duo Étrange – redefining what classical chamber music can be: Duo Étrange is rising to prominence on the Quebec music scene as an ensemble that redefines what classical chamber music can be. Shortly after recording their debut album, the cello-soprano duo presents a program of new works, including the premiere of a Bourgie Hall co-commission from Nicole Lizée.
Read more → The MontrealerLe Vivier
Selected as Pôle Relève artists, recognized as emerging leaders in contemporary music in Montreal.
CHEK News
Duo Etrange's homecoming performance in Victoria.
Read more → CHEK News — Homecoming PerformanceVancouver Island Free Daily
Island-born music duo set to conclude homecoming tour in Victoria.
Read more → Vancouver Island Free Daily — Homecoming Tour