Boundaries between genres, as well as remaining confined to the same musical position, seem entirely foreign to this duo. Austrian clarinetist Johanna Gossner and accordionist Damian Keller from Vorarlberg demonstrate the exciting new possibilities that emerge when one frees oneself from all musical traditions. What they create is an artfully crafted crossover sound that draws inspiration from diverse influences such as classical music, world music, jazz, and the avant-garde, while developing a distinctive character of its own. The masterpieces they reinterpret with great sophistication and a generous dose of playfulness experience a remarkable revival—presented in a way that is both unprecedented and extraordinary.

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In 2017, the young ensemble won the 16th Fidelio Chamber Music Competition of the City of Vienna, as well as the scholarship for the promotion of young artists. This was followed by international competition successes across Europe and Asia, along with performances at renowned festivals including the Allegro Vivo Festival, the Salzburg Festival, :alpenarte, and the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival. Since 2023, the ensemble has also been part of the support program of the prestigious Club Klassik – Vienna Music Society, which promotes promising young artists living in Austria. In 2024, the duo was selected for Sounds of Servus and released their online album Offsuit(e) on all major streaming platforms.

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Duo Minerva can now be heard worldwide as part of the

New Austrian Sound of Music (NASOM) program with their concert program Hymne à l’amour.