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Passe-partout is a bold, collaborative duo formed in 2015 by pianist Nicoletta Favari and percussionist Christopher Salvito. Renowned for their exploratory approach to chamber music and contemporary sound, the pair blends intricate piano lines with percussive textures to create intricate sonic landscapes. Their work has earned critical recognition, including the prestigious Guthman Musical Instrument Competition prize for their Chromaplane instrument in 2025. Based across Europe and Melbourne, Passe-partout engages audiences through performance, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.