Founded in 2016, Duo Chinoiserie has emerged as an unparalleled musical phenomenon, captivating audiences with their transcendent performances. Spearheaded by the exceptional talents of Chinese guzheng virtuoso Xia Jing and classical guitarist Hu Bin, this duo comprises two highly accomplished musicians who have attained unrivaled acclaim in their professional fields.
Critics and audiences alike have been captivated by Duo Chinoiserie’s awe-inspiring performances. Grammy winning guitarist David Russell praises their work as a “moving and impressive combination” that showcases their mastery, profound musicality, and attractive phrasing of melodies. With their resolute global vision, Duo Chinoiserie magnificently weaves together the elegance of the Chinoiserie style, seamlessly blending Eastern and Western cultures through their extraordinary musical interpretations. Their meticulously curated repertoire, boldly handpicked, explores the enchanting dialogue and complementary textures of their instruments, expertly uniting contrasting musical styles into a cohesive and well-defined whole.
Having graced illustrious stages in Spain, China, and the United States, Duo Chinoiserie maintains an active concert schedule, enthralling audiences with their sensational performances. They have been proudly presented by esteemed presenters such as Arizona Arts Live, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, St. Andrew’s Bach Society, Tucson Guitar Society, Qinling International Guitar Festival, and many others. In recognition of their immense talent and creative artistry, Duo Chinoiserie has garnered widespread media attention, with mainstream outlets such as the Arizona Daily Star and Tucson Lifestyle Magazine highlighting their captivating endeavors. Their award-winning debut album, “Chinoiserie: Building New Musical Bridges,” released by Navona Records, has received high praise from music critics worldwide, acclaimed as “the most engaging anthology showcasing artistry at the highest level.”
Embracing a boundless passion for innovation and the exploration of new musical forms, Duo Chinoiserie warmly welcomes collaborations that seamlessly integrate chamber music into other creative realms of performing arts. Their visionary spirit continues to reshape the landscape of contemporary music, captivating audiences worldwide with their extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication to artistic excellence.
Marco Tamayo, a Cuban born guitarist with Austrian citizenship, is acclaimed by the Italian newspaper L’Stampa as “il re della chitarra” -king of guitar- and praised by musician like John Williams, Leo Brouwer and Eliot Fisk.
Tamayo has been a soloist for famous orchestra such as philharmonic of Turin, Italy, Philharmonic of St Petersburg, chamber orchestra of St Petersburg, philharmonic of Culiacan, Mexico, philharmonic of Havana, Cuba, Oulu philharmonic orchestra, Finland, and has performed with famous conductors like Ennio and Andrea Morricone, Justuz Frantz, Philipe bender, Leo Brouver, Paolo Ferrara, Gordon Campbell, Kurt Redel, Hannu Lintu etc…
He has 6 albums on the market; 3 of them with the Naxos label, and countless reviews that express his talent, like Eliot Fisk, who commented: “ a perfect technical development and an extraordinary musical intelligence…”
Presented as an incredible promising talent at the age of 6, Tamayo has won first prize at major international guitar competition like Andres Segovia, Michelle Pittaluga-cita di Alessandria, and Leo Brouwer competitions, having more than 25 first prizes at international events!