Riverside Concert: Duo Tokár

Duo Tokár was founded in 2021 by clarinetist Emile Souvagie and guitarist Hannelore Vander Elst, rooted in a long-standing friendship. The name of the duo refers to the Spanish verb ‘tocar’, meaning to play, to touch, and to move. The distinctive combination of clarinet and guitar offers a rich and versatile sonic palette, which the duo draws upon for a broad repertoire. Their program brings together music by Béla Bartók, Manuel de Falla, Guillaume Lekeu, and Heitor Villa-Lobos, alongside works by Astor Piazzolla and Toots Thielemans. Folk melodies, classical forms, and jazz colors stand side by side in a program that builds bridges between continents and genres: from Europe to South America, from classical to jazz.