Booking an International Chamber Duo: How Fees, Travel and Timelines Work

Fees for an international classical duo depend on the format, the programme, the date and travel. Most artists quote per engagement after an enquiry, and festivals and concert series usually plan many months ahead.

What shapes the fee

• Format: a full concert, a short set at a reception or a festival residency.
• Programme: standard repertoire, a special programme or a premiere.
• Date and routing: combining several concerts on one trip often lowers costs for each host.
• Event type: public concerts, private galas and corporate events are usually quoted differently.
• Extras: recording, broadcast or streaming rights, workshops or masterclasses.

Travel and accommodation

For artists travelling from abroad, travel and accommodation are either included in an all-in fee or covered separately by the host. Agree on this in writing at the start. A duo with two large instruments needs suitable transport.

How far ahead to enquire

Festivals and subscription series often fix their seasons a year or more in advance. Private and corporate events can work with shorter notice, depending on availability. Early contact gives the best choice of dates and the chance to share travel with other hosts.

What the organiser usually arranges

The venue, local promotion, and music licensing with the local collecting society, such as GEMA in Germany. Requirements differ by country, so check locally.

An example: booking Gemini Duo

Gemini Duo is based in Copenhagen, which makes travel within Northern and Central Europe straightforward. Bookings in Europe go through Jessie Hong at geminiduo@jessiehong.de, who also coordinates tour routing between hosts. Fees are quoted per enquiry.

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See the available programmes or the booking contact.