Classical Guitar Duo · Shanghai

Two voices,alive on stage.

Parallel Duo: two Shanghai Conservatory master's graduates, a decade on international stages. Rooted in real stage experience, offering performance coaching, masterclasses, workshops, and lecture-concerts for adult learners, enthusiasts, and cultural institutions.

Shanghai Conservatory MFA·Musica di Vetro·BTHVN Wien 2024 · 2nd Prize·CCTV·Damai Top 4
Programs

Performance-informed coaching
and exchange for adults.

For adult learners, enthusiasts, and cultural institutions, what matters is not only playing the notes, but turning stage judgment, ensemble experience, and musical understanding into clear, reliable coaching, masterclasses, and guided exchange.

Adult Learners

One-on-one Coaching

For adult learners with some foundation: interpretation, repertoire direction, and stage expression through dialogue-based coaching.

Workshops

Workshops & Exchange

Themed workshops around classical guitar, for enthusiasts and adult learners seeking deeper musical exchange.

Exchange

Masterclasses & Lecture-Concerts

Lecture-concerts and masterclasses built around live performance, for schools, institutions, and cultural programs.

Performance · Repertoire

Two guitars, six worlds.

From original commissions to classical, tango, pop, and film & game adaptations, each world has a full program and keeps growing on our channels.

Original

Original & Commissioned

Changsha Impressions · Shanghai Autumn · new commissions
Watch on YouTube →
Classical

Classical & Chamber

Asturias · Sanzen-in · Bach transcriptions
Watch on YouTube →
Tango & Latin

Tango · Bossa · World

Libertango · Café para dos · Minor Swing
Watch on YouTube →
Pop

Pop Arrangements

Wang Chun Feng · selected pop arrangements
Watch on YouTube →
Film & Game

Film · Game

Studio Ghibli · game soundtracks · Arknights
Watch on YouTube →
Sessions

Behind the Scenes

rehearsals · live clips · sessions
Watch on YouTube →
Watch

See them live.

Real performance footage is more convincing than any description. A few signatures below; more on YouTube and Bilibili.

More · YouTube / Bilibili
The Duo

Two distinct voices, one tradition.

Zhang Guanya

Co-founder · Guitarist · Arranger

Co-founder of Parallel Duo. Shanghai Conservatory MFA. Fluent across classical guitar, pop guitar, and lute; the duo's primary arranger and the engine of its crossover repertoire. Board member, Shanghai Guitar Art Association.

Wang Xiangyue

Co-founder · Guitarist · Pianist

Co-founder of Parallel Duo. Dual major in classical guitar and piano, Shanghai Conservatory MFA. Former executive editor of Sonata magazine, known for academic depth and musical clarity; she leads the duo's teaching framework, masterclasses, lecture-concerts, and artistic exchange. Board member, Shanghai Guitar Art Association.

Press

Recognized by the field.

“A chamber ensemble with extraordinary potential — their synchronization and musical dialogue are remarkable.”
— Jiuke Shu · Future Masters
“No. 4 on the 2022 Damai national concert popularity ranking — a testament to their crossover appeal.”
— Damai 2022 National Ranking
“Selected for China’s New Generation Guitarists — the next wave of classical guitar.”
— New Generation Guitarists
On Stage

A decade on stage, across China.

From Shanghai Symphony Hall to Tokyo, from CCTV to Blue Note, built on real stage experience. Collaborations with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Chengdu Symphony Orchestra, Danny Yeh, and Shunsuke Matsuo.

10+
Years performing
#4
Damai National 2022
2nd
BTHVN Wien 2024
Shanghai Concert Hall
Shanghai Symphony Hall
He Luting Hall
Oriental Art Center
Shanghai Grand Stage
Blue Note Shanghai
CCTV
Arknights Concert
China Import Expo
Get in Touch

Bookings, workshops, masterclasses
and exchange.

For concerts, salons, corporate events, festivals, lecture-concerts, workshops, and adult performance coaching, we'd love to hear from you. Duo and solo formats, touring worldwide.

Based in Shanghai · Touring worldwide
Email: booking@parallel-duo.com