The combination of harmonica and piano, as proposed by the Duo Trudel-Bourbonnais, is unique in Canada. Pianist Marianne Trudel and harmonicist Lévy Bourbonnais master the art of improvisation with brio, lending originality to each performance and excitement to their profoundly touching music. The artists’ charisma, their ability to communicate with audiences and their remarkable complicity on stage, lends their shows an air of freshness and spontaneity. Recently, the duo received the OFQJ-Rideau award after their outstanding performance at the 2009 Rideau awards gala.