The guitar has established itself as a national instrument in Latin American countries. Its sonorities can be considered a miniature orchestra, but two guitars can generate an even greater range of possibilities. Each composer in this widely contrasting programme explores these qualities to the full, with elements such as the South American rhythms in Marlos Nobre’s Três Danças Brasileiras, and Guido Santórsola’s blending of Baroque form with a Romantic aesthetic in his Suite all’antica. The works by Ohlsen, Coloma Casaula and Novoa were all specially composed for the Orlandini & Luco Duo.

The Orlandini & Luco Duo, formed in 2021 by Chilean guitarists Luis Orlandini and Raimundo Luco, specialises in Classical-Romantic music, offering original transcriptions that provide a fresh perspective on the genre. The duo also embraces other styles, as seen in their album Clair de Lune. Since its debut, the duo has performed in Chile and Europe, including successful tours in Spain and Germany.