ABOUT DUO MELUS

Hailed as “astute, hands-on, inquisitive, and ultimately superb musicians”, Duo Melus was formed in 2018 by flautist Katie Taunton and pianist Jack Redman. The London-based duo made their debut at Wigmore Hall in 2023 and are City Music Foundation Artists. They have appeared at leading venues including St Martin-in-the-Fields, Temple Church, the Royal Holloway International Concert Series and the Great Hall at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, gaining recognition for their distinctive programming and advocacy of underrepresented repertoire.

At the heart of Duo Melus’s work is a long-term project championing music by Welsh composers. Through archival research, revival of neglected works and the commissioning of new music, the duo is uncovering and expanding the repertoire for flute and piano. In partnership with Tŷ Cerdd, they are exploring the music of the distinguished Welsh composer Dilys Elwyn-Edwards. Their recent commission from the acclaimed Welsh composer Dr Nathan James Dearden continues this commitment to expanding the repertoire and was premiered by Duo Melus at St Martin-in-the-Fields in March 2025.

Katie and Jack are the creators and Artistic Directors of Lisvane Music Festival, a music festival in North Cardiff dedicated to presenting world-class chamber music. The festival’s inaugural year brought leading artists together with local audiences, featuring collaborations with musicians including His Majesty the King’s Harpist, Mared Emyr Pugh-Evans. The festival aims to connect people through music, presenting world-class chamber music while celebrating Welsh culture.

Duo Melus are passionate music facilitators with extensive experience working in hospitals, schools, and with people living with dementia. Their participant-led approach creates inclusive spaces that encourages creativity, communication and connection. The duo received training from Julian West (Head of Open Academy, Royal Academy of Music) and recently received support from the Tillett Trust for these projects.

Individually, both musicians maintain active freelance careers. Jack Redman is a regular repetiteur for Glyndebourne Festival Opera, while Katie Taunton trains with the orchestra of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome.