About me
COULOIR unites Ariel Barnes and Heidi Krutzen, acclaimed leaders in contemporary chamber music for cello and harp. Dedicated to 21st-century repertoire,the duo collaborates closely with leading composers, commissioning and premiering works that expand their instrument’s kaleidoscopic sound world.As soloists, chamber musicians, and orchestral principals, they perform across Europe, North America, and Asia. Hailed as ambassadors ofCanadian music,COULOIR shares vivid storytelling through recordings,festivals, broadcasts, and concerto appearances with major orchestras worldwide