Duo Minerva | Christmas Concert

Join us for an enchanting Christmas concert at the Embassy of Austria as the ACF DC welcomes Duo Minerva. With clarinet and accordion, the Austrian duo blurs the boundaries between classical music, jazz, folk, and avant-garde with effortless artistry and charm. Their program, Hymne à l’amour, reimagines timeless works with brilliance and a playful creativity.

Borders between genres are utterly foreign to this Austrian duo, and lingering within a single musical style is inconceivable. Clarinetist Johanna Gossner from Tyrol and accordionist Damian Keller from Vorarlberg demonstrate how deviating from musical traditions can lead to something new and exciting. They create an artful crossover sound, based on classical music, jazz, world music, and avantgarde, and develop its distinct character. The masterpieces – arranged by the duo with great finesse and a good measure of wit – undergo a marvellous revival in a hitherto unheard-of manner. Duo Minerva is part of NASOM 2025/2026 (The New Austrian Sound of Music) and has performed at many international festivals and stages.

Duo Minerva’s program Hymne à l’amour demonstrates how exciting and multifaceted classical music can be. Their virtuosity and deeply expressive arrangements, combined with great craftsmanship, breathe new life into well-known works. The pair playfully moves between a wide range of genres, blending classical masterpieces with contemporary avant-garde, folk music, and a touch of the unknown – with love at the center.

The concert will be followed by a taste of traditional Austrian mulled wine.

You can find more information on our website.

Image © Nancy Horowitz

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Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

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Please bring a photo I.D.

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Latecomer Policy: Please be advised that there can be no further admittance once the event has started.

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Seating is not guaranteed.

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Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These might be used by ACF DC for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media, or in any third-party publication.

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Parking on International Court is available after 6:30 pm (for the duration of the event), or on 36th Street (access to the Embassy through the park behind the building). Van Ness Metro (Red Line) is a short distance away.

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