Founded in 2018, the Guitar–Piano Duo has since built an international reputation for their refined interpretations and dynamic performances. In recent years, they have appeared at prestigious festivals and venues around the world, including the Umbria Guitar Festival and A.Gi.Mus. Concert Series in Perugia (Italy), the Thailand International Guitar Festival in Bangkok (2018), and concerts and masterclasses at the “S. Prokofiev” Music Lyceum in Ukraine (2019). 

Their international presence continued with a virtual performance at the Miami Guitar Festival (USA, 2021), followed by invitations to the Hondarribia International Guitar Festival in Spain (2023), the International Guitar Festival of Campo Grande in Brazil (2024), the XXXIII International Guitar Festival A. Segovia – Ciudad de Linares in Spain (2024), the Festival Internazionale dell’Adriatico (2024), the Festival des Nuits Musicales de Cieux in France (2025), and the Sanremo International Guitar Festival (2025). 

Their repertoire spans classical and romantic works as well as contemporary compositions written especially for them, showcasing the unique blend of guitar and piano in both solo and ensemble contexts. Project Presentation – Guitar & Piano Duo The Duo “Suoni dal Legno” presents a unique collaboration between guitar and piano, exploring the rich and nuanced timbral possibilities of this rare instrumental combination. The project is centered on repertoire that highlights the delicate interplay between the warm, intimate sound of the classical guitar and the transparent, resonant textures of the piano. Through carefully selected works from the twentieth century, the duo aims to offer a contemplative and evocative listening experience, emphasizing subtle melodic lines, intricate harmonic colors, and dynamic contrasts. The combination of guitar and piano allows for a wide palette of sound, from lyrical and intimate moments to vibrant, expressive passages, creating a dialogue that is both rare and captivating. The project also emphasizes contemporary compositions written specifically for the duo, alongside classical and romantic works, demonstrating the versatility of the guitar–piano pairing in solo and ensemble contexts. 

Born in Ukraine, Ielyzaveta Pluzhko graduated from the “P.I. Tchaikovsky” National Music Academy of Kyiv in 2012, receiving the Presidential Scholarship. She earned her Master’s Degree from the “A. Steffani” Conservatory in Castelfranco Veneto with highest honors (2018). Pluzhko has performed extensively as a soloist and chamber musician, collaborating with orchestras and participating in international festivals and masterclasses across Europe and Israel. She has won prizes at the International A. Scriabin Competition and the M. Yudina International Chamber Music Competition. 

Born in Arpino, Italy, Emiliano Leonardi studied at the “S. Cecilia” Conservatory in Rome. He has toured extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, performing as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral guitarist. Winner of numerous national and international competitions, Leonardi has collaborated with leading guitarists and has directed the Suoni dal Legno Guitar Festival since 2008. He holds diplomas in Music Education and a Master’s Degree, and currently teaches guitar and chamber music at Italian conservatories.