Press release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Montreal – Friday, February 27, 2026 – Jeunesses Musicales Canada is pleased to announce the national tour of Postcards: from Isaac Albeniz to John Williams, with Duo Aster, composed of Clio Theodoridis on saxophone and Jonathan Nemtanu on piano. The tour, organized as part of the JMC Concerts programme, offers audiences a unique opportunity to discover this exceptional duo in an intimate setting.
The tour kicks off in Ville Marie (QC) on March 8th, and includes 16 stops across Quebec, Ontario and the Maritime provinces, concluding in Port-Cartier (QC) on April 15, 2026. Come explore the world of classical music with a show that takes you on a journey around the globe. Through Spanish, Hellenic, and Arab sonorities and across different eras, Duo Aster reveals the beauty of the saxophone and the depth of the piano.
Danièle LeBlanc, Jeunesses Musicales Canada’s Executive and Artistic Director, shares: “How captivating it is to hear the saxophone in repertoire beyond jazz. The duo is irresistible, and their virtuosity allows them to showcase a wide range of playing techniques, such as growling and slap tonguing.”
Tickets for the Postcards: from Isaac Albeniz to John Williams tour are available for purchase now on the JMC website and at local outlets.
For more information on this tour, please visit the Jeunesses Musicales Canada website at: https://bit.ly/4r0otVf
Tour Dates – Postcards: from Isaac Albeniz to John Williams
March
- Sunday, 08 : Ville Marie, QC – Théâtre du Rift
- Tuesday, 10: Rouyn-Noranda, QC – Théâtre du Cuivre
- Thursday, 12: Toronto, ON – Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre – Four Seasons Centre
- Thursday, 19: Dégelis, QC – Beaulieu culturel du Témiscouata
- Saturday, 21: Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC – Maison de la culture de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts
- Sunday, 22: Gaspé, QC – Centre de Création Diffusion de Gaspé
- Tuesday, 24: Bathurst, NB – Société Culturelle régionale Népisiguit
- Thursday, 26: Caraquet, NB – Centre culturel de Caraquet
- Saturday, 28: Dalhousie, NB – Théâtre L.E.R.
- Sunday, 29: Carleton-sur-Mer, QC – Quai des arts
- Tuesday, 31: Moncton, NB – Théâtre l’Escaouette
April
- Tuesday, 3: Havre-aux-Maisons, QC – l’Auberge de la Butte ronde
- Sunday, 8: Fredericton, NB – Centre Communautaire Sainte-Anne
- Tuesday, 10: Edmundston, NB – Amphithéâtre du pavillon Louis-A.-LeBel
- Friday, 13: Saguenay, arr. Jonquière – Salle Pierrette-Gaudreault
- Sunday, 15: Port-Cartier, QC – Café-théâtre Graffiti
Artist Biographies: https://bit.ly/4r0otVf
Artist Photos: https://bit.ly/4sh1o1X
About Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Jeunesses Musicales Canada is a talent incubator that propels the careers of up-and-coming musicians and helps bring classical music to audiences of all ages, reaching over 75,000 spectators each year. A regular JMC season includes more than 1,600 musical activities across Canada, from chamber music concerts to stimulating musical activities for young people.
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Media contact:
Erin Whittaker, Head of Communications, Jeunesses Musicales Canada
ewhittaker@jmcanada.ca
Phone: 514-845-4108, extension 222
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