Yang Xuefei, the first to study classic guitar at the Central Conversatory of Music in Beijing, has joined hand with violinist Huang Mengla to produce an album on Latin music, Milonga del Angel. [Photo provided to China Daily]

She adds that Paganini, a world-renowned virtuoso violinist, was also an accomplished guitarist and composer for the guitar.

Both Yang and Huang recall that they had a fun time in the recording studio as the process of recording the new album was relaxed, spontaneous and entertaining, just like the nature of the music in their new album.

"When I recorded my last solo album, Colors of Brazil, there were about three people in the recording room. But this time, we had many people, including our friends and families, which was so much fun. It was an enjoyable experience, and that influenced the music we played," Yang says.

"One of my favorite composers is Piazzolla, whose music captures my ears with rich harmony, sensitivity and emotion," says Huang. "During the recording, our feelings were synchronized with the sound of the music."

Yang adds that she likes collaborating with different artists, like vocalists and musical instrument players. For instance, she has recently been touring Chinese cities, including Shenzhen and Shanghai, with a Spanish dancer.

"The guitar is such an accessible and beautiful instrument. It works well with other musical instruments and art forms," she says. "Through collaborations, the audience will get to know the musical instrument."

Yang, who was born in Beijing, is the first Chinese to study classical guitar at a Chinese music school - the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing - and also won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music in London. As a soloist, she tours the world and has been living in London for 18 years.

Huang also studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London from 2007 to 2010 before he returned to Shanghai to teach at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

In support of the new album, the two musicians will play in a concert held at the Royal Academy of Music in London in January before they hold more shows in Chinese cities next summer and winter.