Hong Kong City Hall, Central | Asia+ Festival 2026: Guitar Duo Recital by Assad Brothers

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Classical guitar duo legends' farewell tour

Sixty years at the top of the guitar world together, Sérgio and Odair Assad bring their anniversary world tour to Hong Kong for an evening of unrivalled virtuosity and telepathic unity, where Brazilian folk, Latin, jazz and classical styles meet as one. Winners of multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, the Brazilian masters have collaborated with the greatest names in classical music, including Yo-Yo Ma, Gidon Kremer and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Astor Piazzolla renowned as "father of new Tango", wrote works for them. The programme brings together their most iconic repertoire, from Piazzolla's mesmerising tango and Villa-Lobos' Brazilian soul to Sérgio Assad’s own celebrated compositions, alongside Brazilian treasures rarely heard in Hong Kong. Local guzheng player Wan Xing joins in a special piece inspired by the legend of Mulan, in celebration of China-Brazil Cultural Year in 2026.