The fourth Asia+ Festival will present the concert "Guitar Duo Recital by Assad Brothers" on October 30. Being leading figures in the classical guitar world for over half a century, this Hong Kong performance is part of the Brazilian Assad Brothers' farewell tour of their 60-year musical partnership. Local guzheng virtuoso Wan Xing will join the duo, offering a musical exchange that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.

The Assad brothers, Sérgio and Odair, have been acclaimed for their virtuosity and telepathic unity. Their music fuses Brazilian folk, Latin, jazz, and classical elements, earning them multiple Latin Grammy Awards over the years. The concert will bring together much-loved works from the duo's repertoire, including mesmerising tango music by Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla, Brazilian-flavoured works by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, and original compositions by Sérgio Assad, alongside Brazilian musical treasures rarely heard in Hong Kong. To mark the China-Brazil Year of Culture, Wan will also share the stage for a piece inspired by the folkloric legend of Mulan, in which the oriental resonance of guzheng intertwines with the Latin flair of guitar, crafting an exquisite melody that bridges East and West.

Reporter: Zeng Yi
Editor: Lyu Yun