Since 1999 when they first began to work together, Kai and Catherine Ordronneau have established themselves as one of the most important duos in the interpretation of sonatas for violin and piano. Having performed more than 100 recitals in Europe, Canada and USA, they are praised for their unique partnership, "playing under the control of a single intelligence", and for the emotional power of their interpretations.

In 2004, they were featured in the television program Classical Now, a nationally broadcast show, as well as a two-hour program on CBC radio in Canada including a live recital. They also received critical acclaim for the release of their first recording for the AVIE records label, which includes a "standout performance of the Prokofiev sonata, one of the finest on records." In May 2004, their second recording with sonatas by Grieg, Dvorak, and Franck was distributed worldwide.

Their repertoire encompasses most of the great sonatas for violin and piano, as well as a myriad of short pieces representing the countries where they perform. Among recent projects was a tour in the USA with performances with the St Louis Symphony, recitals in Chicago as well as in the San Francisco area and gala concert in the prestigious Hotel de Ville of Paris.

 

 

Violin: Kai Gleusteen

Piano: Catherine Ordronneau

 

Germany: Beethoven Sonata no.1 "Allegro con brio" 
North America: Gershwin "Preludes"
Poland: Chopin "Polonaise"
France: Saint-Saëns "Sonata no.1 in D minor"

 

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Spain: Falla "Spanish Dance"
Italy: Paganini "La Campanella"
Russia: Glazunov "Solo from Raymonda"
China: "Butterfly Lovers"