Contra Guitar Duo perform as part of the Classical Guitar Society Sydney Concert Series.

Contra Guitar Duo: Hamish Strathdee & Emma-Shay Gallenti-Guilfoyle

Excited to perform their Sydney debut, Contra Guitar Duo is performing at the Church in Alexandria to celebrate the release of their self titled EP. The duo of Emma-Shay and Hamish have recently returned to their hometown of Brisbane after living and performing across Europe.

The concert is a celebration of the guitar and its diversity and reflects the duo’s unique personality and musical inspirations. Having met at their University auditions in 2011, the pair have traveled the world together, sharing their infectious love for the classical guitar. Their Sydney concert features a premiere Maria Grenfell’s Di Primavera reworked for guitar duo alongside exciting contemporary Australian repertoire, European classical music and a thrilling work from Clarice Assad inspired by the rich traditions of Brazilian folk and classical music.