Duo Cordelia

Throughout Vanessa Marcoux’s career as a violinist and composer, she has received numerous awards, including the Opus Prize for Duo Cordelia’s album “Cendres.” Vanessa has appeared with ensembles such as the McGill Chamber Orchestra (2014) and the Orchestre Métropolitain (2016). Her improvisational skills have also led to collaborations with many renowned artists and Juno-nominated ensembles.

Vanessa has performed worldwide, including locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa as well as across Canada with Marie-Christine. She holds a master’s degree from the Université de Montréal. She performs regularly as a soloist and a chamber musician in an array of musical activities ranging from classical and contemporary music to world music, jazz and improvisation.

Since 2016, Marie Christine has been half of Duo Cordelia, performing across Canada with violinist and composer Vanessa Marcoux. Their first album was released in February 2024. She is also recognized for her work with Amélie Fortin in the Duo Fortin-Poirier, a piano pairing which has won awards and recognition both nationally and internationally.

Marie Christine completed a master’s degree at the Université de Montréal. She shares her passion for music through teaching, and has performed with different musical groups in Canada, Mexico, USA, Europe and Japan.