The Khatsko-Pimienta Duo

Who We Are

The Khatsko-Pimienta Duo is a Contemporary Declassified flute and piano ensemble that performs timeless music.

Katya and Alhelí launched their duo career in October 2019. Since October 2019, they have developed creative and ambitious programs for all types of audiences. 

The Khatsko-Pimienta Duo is all about performing music with a myriad of influences. Their performance style is inclusive, open, fun and laid back. They thrive in creating a connection with their audiences through storytelling. 

During the pandemic, Katya and Alheli started new projects, performed a live-stream concert for the New York Flute Club from Burlington, the Puerto Rico Flute Symposium, and the Festival Perla del Pacifico in Ecuador, recorded 2 hours of professional videos, and planned for the release of their first album.

Katya and Alheli have the same ethos and ideals: of playing and listening to music without barriers or labels. The Khatsko-Pimienta Duo can tailor concerts to suit all audiences and ages, with rich programming based on the ethos of declassifying and untagging live music worldwide. 

With a shared Alma mater, The Glenn Gould School of Music, one of Canada's most reputable music schools, the players maintain a very active solo performing career. Both are passionate teachers, leading their own music schools, The  Katya Khatsko Piano Studio in Mississauga and Etobicoke and the Flute Sprint International Studio in East York and Etobicoke, respectively.