DUOS
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Duo Festudgioso
Founded on a shared passion for music and the unique combination of flute and guitar. Yana Yan (flute) and Ming-Jui Liu (guitar) met through their love of chamber music and quickly discovered a natural musical synergy. The name "Festudgioso" embodies their spirit—both joyful and deeply dedicated. As performers and educators, they believe in the power of music to inspire, connect, and bring harmony to individuals and communities alike. Through concerts, educational outreach, and creative projects, Duo Festudgioso strives to share the beauty of music with diverse audiences, creating meaningful and memorable experiences.
ARVO DUO
"...Arvo Duo’s performance is absolutely gorgeous.The interpretation is very expressive and passionate."
-João Luiz Rezende Lopes, Brasil Guitar Duo
Based on interest in similar repertoire, Canadian violinist Joenne Dumitrascu and Taiwanese guitarist Ming-Jui Liu began collaborating in the fall of 2015 while studying at Stony Brook University. The duo has been quickly building a reputation for exploring cross-genre repertoire as well as for their arrangements of standard chamber works. They take their name from Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, a highly-influential figure during the 20th-century to whose works and style they were both immediately drawn to.
In 2017, Arvo Duo was invited to give a duo recital in the 25th Long Island Guitar Festival.