Fantasía Duo to Present “Amazing Tango” at Mong Man Wai Concert Hall – China

September 26th 2024
Accordions Worldwide

Beijing, September 28 — The acclaimed Fantasía Duo, featuring accordionist Xu Xiaonan and pianist Xu Gehui, will perform Amazing Tango at Mong Man Wai Concert Hall on September 28th.

Fantasía Duo, featuring accordionist Xu Xiaonan and pianist Xu Gehui

The concert will feature a thrilling blend of classic and modern tango pieces by composers such as Jacob Gade, Astor Piazzolla, Richard Galliano, and Carlos Gardel, alongside works by Igor Stravinsky and Petri Makkonen.


Xu Xiaonan, associate professor at the Central Conservatory of Music and the first doctor of accordion at the institution, has won numerous prestigious awards, including the 10th China Music Golden Bell Award and first place at the 2012 Coupe Mondiale. He has performed internationally, released multiple solo albums, and, in 2023, co-released Tribute to Classics with Xu Gehui as part of the Fantasía Duo.

Breeze in Summer by Xu Xiaonan was composed in the summer of 2018 and dedicated to his wife Xu Gehui, a pianist.

“It consists of a theme and seven variations, using techniques such as canon, tone contrast, and personality variation to bring different levels of cool breeze to the audience. I hope it will bring beautiful scenes to people’s eyes with the music as the piece expresses a praise for the beautiful life of today in China” Xu Xiaionan (September 2024)

Xu Gehui, a highly awarded pianist and lecturer, has performed with leading orchestras worldwide and recently released her solo album Dance on the Keys. She has won top prizes at international competitions and has performed across Europe, the United States, and Japan, collaborating with orchestras like the Finnish National Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Gdansk Symphony Orchestra. Her solo album, Dance on the Keys, has garnered global recognition.

Together, Xu Xiaonan and Xu Gehui create a unique fusion of tango and classical music, offering an evening of passion and technical brilliance.