Duo Starke-Agnès

Duo Starke-Agnès treat recitals like shows. Short pieces, comedy, and historical insights alternate – and the entertainment is never at the expense of the music. Konstantin Starke plays the clarinet and sings (tenor), while Giorgio Agnès sticks to the piano as they move through a repertoire spanning 300 years of chamber music and songs.

On social media, Duo Starke-Agnès attract hundreds of thousands of viewers every month with their comedy sketches and informative videos about classical music. From caricaturing relatable musician experiences to breaking down the art form’s history and traditions, their content brings people from all over the world closer to the genre. Their videos have also drawn attention from within the sector, including an invitation onto the Business of Classical Music podcast to discuss how young musicians can build an audience.