Karim Nasr (historical flutes, oboes, clarinets, and bassoons) holds degrees from McGill University and het Conservatorium van Amsterdam where he studied with Bruce Haynes, Matthew Jennejohn, Mathieu Lussier, and Alfredo Bernardini. He is a founding member and co-artistic director of Cénacle (Montreal) & Musica Obscura (Basel).

At home, Karim plays with l’Harmonie des Saisons, Clavecin en Concert, Spacetime Continuo, Ensemble Caprice, Les Boréades de Montréal, Arion, Les Idées Heureuses, the Theater of Early Music, die Hautboisten, and la Bande Montreal Baroque.

As a teacher, he has taught practicum (historical wind private lessons, large & small ensemble coaching, and vocal coaching) at the University of Aberdeen, l’Université de Montréal, and gives master classes at numerous institutions and festivals. His in-depth knowledge of music sources, historical performance practices, and instrumentation make him an in-demand consultant for many groups and organizations both in Canada and abroad.

Karim is also a music publisher and instrument maker. He can be heard on the Glossa, Vox Regis, Atma, and Analekta labels.