Friends since childhood, award winning Canadian musicians and multi-instrumentalists, Jonathan Chan and Jan Bislin, founded Momento while completing their Masters in Performance from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. They have performed all over Europe, North America, China and Saudi Arabia as an acoustic and electronic violin duo, specializing in upbeat original and classic pop remixes.
Drawing from a wealth of experience as musicians and songwriters, Momento’s set-up includes acoustic and electric violins, synthesizers, sample pads and a loop station to create an original, immersive and compelling show like nothing else around.
Gaining popularity on the live circuit and online as regular headliners for the music streaming platform Sofar Sounds, the duo have amassed over 1 million views on Youtube and performed as support acts for James Blunt, Tim Minchin, John Legend, Norah Jones, John Newman, Stefanie Heinzmann, Dynamo and Gary Barlow, across various UK and international tours. They have also performed in shows hosted by Art On Ice, The Old Vic, UEFA, Cartier, Bloomberg, Robb Report and many others in addition to recording strings and working with artists like Ella Eyre, Gioli & Assia, Gabrielle Aplin, RAYE, and Riton to name a few.
Transitioning from rivals in numerous competitions to creative partners, Momento has formed to create a unique sound dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the violin while captivating global audiences.
