Founded in 2022 by Alice Brandão and Maja Kralj, the Daniyah Guitar Duo emerged from a shared passion for chamber music and creative exploration. The two guitarists met during their master’s studies at the Haute École de Musique de Genève, where they studied under the renowned guitarist Judicaël Perroy. What began as a student collaboration quickly developed into a mature artistic partnership.
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Artistic identity and performances
Since its founding, the duo has built a reputation for refined musicianship and imaginative programming. Their performances combine classical elegance with contemporary energy, creating a dialogue between tradition and innovation. They have appeared at venues and festivals across Europe and South America, where audiences and critics alike praise their balance, precision and expressive unity.
Collaboration and education
Beyond their concert work, Alice and Maja are dedicated educators who give masterclasses and workshops throughout Europe and Brazil. Their interest in expanding the guitar duo repertoire has led to collaborations with composers such as Sergio Assad and Florian Colombet, resulting in premieres of new works and fresh arrangements for two guitars.
Recognition and outlook
The Daniyah Guitar Duo has been honoured at several international competitions, most recently with Second Prize at the Guitar Foundation of America International Ensemble Competition in 2025. In 2024, the duo became part of the Knobloch Strings artist family, marking the beginning of a fruitful collaboration with the string manufacturer.
Performing at Siccas Guitars
Every classical guitarist who performs at Siccas Guitars brings a distinct musical path to the instrument — shaped by years of study, competition experience, and the particular musical tradition they have chosen to inhabit. The classical guitar demands sustained technical commitment and a deep engagement with a repertoire that spans from the Renaissance through to works written for living performers. It is an instrument whose full possibilities only reveal themselves over time.
