Kaleido Guitar Duo brings together two distinctive voices from across the globe. Chinese guitarist Hao Yang and Singaporean classical guitarist Kevin Loh, both internationally renowned award-winning musicians in their own right, are united by a shared musical heritage and an adventurous spirit for exploring uncharted territories in the guitar duo repertoire.

The partnership was born from their common roots in the English classical guitar tradition, with both musicians studying under the connected lineage of Richard Wright and Jonathan Leathwood. Before moving to the US for postgraduate studies, Kevin studied in the UK for a decade under various professors, including Wright, and was fortunate to work regularly with Leathwood during his frequent visits to the UK, both of whom are close colleagues. Coincidentally, Hao later studied with Leathwood for her master's degree at the Lamont School of Music in Denver, Colorado. This shared exposure to similar pedagogical approaches and musical philosophy created an intuitive understanding between the two musicians.

The duo's name, "Kaleido," draws inspiration from the kaleidoscope, an ingenious instrument that creates infinite patterns of beauty from simple elements. Like the kaleidoscope's ever-shifting colors and forms, Kaleido Guitar Duo seeks to discover and reveal the vast spectrum of sonic possibilities within the guitar duo combination, drawing exciting new colours from an ensemble that still holds countless unexplored treasures.

What sets Kaleido Guitar Duo apart in the guitar world is not only their individual achievements as internationally recognized soloists, but their unwavering dedication to expanding the boundaries of what two guitars can achieve together. Rather than retreading familiar ground, they actively seek out compositions that challenge both performers and audiences, revealing the rich harmonic and textural possibilities that emerge when two guitars engage in true musical dialogue.

Looking ahead, Kaleido Guitar Duo is committed to commissioning new works and continuing to push the envelope of guitar duo literature. Their vision extends beyond performance to actively contributing to the expansion of the repertoire. Through their innovative programming and commitment to musical discovery, Kaleido Guitar Duo promises to reveal new facets of beauty in the ever-turning kaleidoscope of classical guitar music.

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last edited on September 22, 2025