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Classical Guitar Competition

March 16-17, 2019

Open Competition Winners

Dragos Ilie – 1st place
Jesus Serrano Huitron – 2nd place
Robby Brown – 3rd place

Youth Competition Winners

Angela Hernandez – 1st place
Chase Schaflen – 2nd place
Patricia Hernandez – 3rd place

Saturday – March 16, 2019

Gusman Concert Hall

Open Competition Round 1

Wave 1:    11:30am-1:10 pm

Wave 2:    2:00-3:40 pm

Wave 3:    4:30-6:10 pm

Clarke Recital Hall

Master Class with Aniello Desiderio:    1:00 pm

Youth Competition Round 1:    4:30 – 6:00 pm

Meng Su:    8:00 pm

Sunday – March 17, 2019

Gusman Concert Hall

Open Competition Semifinals:    11:00am-1:00 pm

Master Class with Meng Su:    1:00 pm

Youth Competition Finals:    4:15-5:00 pm

Open Competition Finals:    5:15-6:30 pm

Clarke Recital Hall

Aniello Desiderio:    8:00 pm

March 16-17, 2019

Clarke Recital Hall,
University of Miami

5501 San Amaro Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Gusman Concert Hall,
University of Miami

1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Clarke Recital Hall

Gusman Concert Hall

Open Competition (All Ages)

Open Competition Semifinalists:

Dragos Illie
Christopher Mrofchak
Laura Mazon Franqui
Thomas Riamon
Jesus Serrano Huitron
Misael Barraza Díaz
Juan José Alpizar Rodriguez
Robby Brown
Yuki Saito

Prizes

1st Prize: $3,500 & a classical guitar built by Costa Rican luthier David Chaves Barrantes (valued at $4,000)
2nd Prize: $1,500
3rd Prize: $750

Rules

• The Florida Guitar Foundation Classical Guitar Competition is open to all classical guitarists regardless of age and nationality.
• Eight competitors will be chosen to play in the Semi-final round.
• Three competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
• All judges decisions are final.
• Judges comments will not made available to competitors.
• All music must be performed from memory.
• Previous 1st prize winners are not eligible to participate.

Repertoire
• Preliminary Round:
o 7 minutes of free repertoire
• Semi-Final Round:
o 10 minutes of free repertoire
• Final Round:
o 20 minutes of free repertoire
o Must include at least two (2) contrasting works
o Must include one composition of at least five (5) minutes length that has not been played in the previous rounds.

Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty.

It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation.

Youth Competition (Under 18)

Youth Competition Finalists:

Angela Hernandez
Patricia Hernandez
Chase Schallen

Prizes

1st Prize: $500
2nd Prize: $300
3rd Prize: $200

Rules

• The Florida Guitar Foundation Youth Classical Guitar Competition is open to all classical guitarists regardless nationality that are currently enrolled in high school (or younger).
• Three competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
• All judges decisions are final.
• Judges comments will not made available to competitors.
• All music must be performed from memory.
• Previous 1st prize winners are not eligible to participate.

Repertoire
• Preliminary Round:
o 7 minutes of free repertoire
• Final Round:
o 15 minutes of free repertoire
o Must include at least two (2) contrasting works

Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty.

It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evening Concerts

Meng Su

Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8:00pm

Aniello Desiderio

Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 8:00pm

 

Participation Fee: $90

Competitors will be evaluated on their technique, musicianship, and overall presentation. Judges’ comments will not be made available to competitors. Competitors are encouraged to inquire for comments from the judges directly only after the competition has ended.

Choice of music is entirely at the discretion of the competitor. All music must be performed from memory. A competitor may perform the same or different music from round to round without penalty. It is expected that every competitor’s choice of music fits within the time allowed for each round. If a competitor exceeds the given time allotted, that competitor will be asked to stop but at no penalty to his/her evaluation. All judges’ decisions are final.

Registration covers one (1) entry to the competition, master classes, and admission to performances by Meng Su, and Aniello Desiderio.

By entering and by your presence here, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media by the Florida Guitar Foundation.

All master classes and competition events are free and open to the public. Due to limited space, not every student will have the opportunity to perform in masterclasses with the guest artists. Performing students will be chosen by random drawing.

Per U.S. IRS regulations, prizes awarded to non-U.S. citizens may be subject to tax withholding, dependent upon current tax treaty between the U.S. and the winner’s country of citizenship. U.S. citizens who are awarded prizes will not have tax withheld, and will receive an IRS Form 1099 from the Florida Guitar Foundation at the end of the year if the total of earnings are $600 or more.

No refunds.

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