Duo Aster
Born in Athens, Clio Theodoridis performs regularly as a saxophonist in Quebec and internationally. Her career has taken her to renowned stages across Europe, Asia, and North America, including the Jiangsung Grand Theater (China), Denkibunka Hall (Japan), Théâtre du Châtelet (France), Aegean Arts Festival (Greece), as well as major Canadian events such as the Domaine Forget International Festival, La Virée Classique de Montréal, and Jeunesses Musicales Canada.
She has taken part in several prestigious international events, including the World Saxophone Congress SaxOpen in Strasbourg and the NASA Conference (North American Saxophone Alliance), and has refined her artistry under the guidance of some of the foremost masters of the instrument today. Her musical work has been recognized in various competitions, notably winning 3rd prize at the Stockholm International Music Competition and being named a laureate of the National Young Talents Competition X.O.N in Athens.
Clio is known for the finesse and depth of her playing, combining delicacy and intensity in her exploration of the classical saxophone repertoire.
She holds a Master’s degree in Music (M.Mus) with the highest distinction (“exceptional”) from the University of Montreal, a performance degree and State Teaching Diploma from the Strasbourg Superior Academy of Music, and is also a prizewinner of the Lyon Conservatory.
Now based in Quebec, she regularly performs with Duo Aster. Since 2020, she has been teaching saxophone at the Saguenay Conservatory of Music, is a guest professor at the Domaine Forget International Academy, and serves as an ambassador for Henri Selmer Paris.
Trained and driven as a pianist, Jonathan Nemtanu leads a rich and committed career that combines artistic excellence with cultural leadership. He performs regularly as a chamber musician in Canada, China, Greece, the United States, and France, where he is praised for the finesse of his playing and his gift for musical dialogue.
He studied under Hervé N’Kaoua at the Conservatoire de Bordeaux, Avedis Kouyoumdjian at the University of Vienna, and Jean Saulnier at the University of Montreal, where he earned a doctorate in piano performance with the rarely awarded distinction of “exceptional.” Complementing his path as a performer, he also holds a master’s degree in international arts management from HEC Montréal, which has allowed him to extend his engagement beyond the stage and actively contribute to cultural development.
His career has been marked by collaborations with renowned artists such as Nicolas Ellis, Julie Boulianne, the Isidore Quartet, Hélène Collerette, and Marie-Ève Munger. He has performed at prestigious festivals and venues including Radio France, the Jiangsu Grand Theatre in China, and Orford Musique in Canada. He has also appeared as a soloist with orchestras such as Pro Arte, Das Klassik Orchester aus Prag, and the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Symphony Orchestra.
Deeply committed to nurturing the next generation, Jonathan Nemtanu has taught at the Conservatoire de musique de Saguenay and frequently serves on juries, including for the Canadian Music Competition.
Driven by a strong artistic vision, he founded and directs Le Baptême concert series in Quebec, and currently serves as Executive Director of the Studio de Musique Ancienne de Montréal, a leading institution in the Canadian musical landscape.
Both a passionate performer and an active cultural leader, he embodies a new generation of artists capable of combining musical sensitivity with an entrepreneurial spirit.
