Youth Competition Finals
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States3 Youth competitors will play 15 minutes of free repertoire that must include at least 2 contrasting works.
Competition Finals
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesThree (3) competitors will play 20 minutes of free repertoire in the FGF Competition Finals.
Aniello Desiderio
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States"...the kind of musician that seems to have disappeared long ago, Aniello Desiderio sweeps away the audience with enthusiasm—as the great virtuosi, Paganini, Regondi or Giuliani of the 19th century did—racing through breath-taking changes of register, acrobatic arpeggios and scales of extraordinary brilliance and elegance like a Ferrari." - Stuttgarter Zeitung
Open Mic Night
Miami Conservatory of Music 2911 Grand Ave, Ste 400A, Coconut Grove, FL, United StatesThe Florida Guitar Foundation is inviting all guitarists in the community to our next Open Mic. Friday, April 12, at 7:00pm We are always looking for volunteers who would like to perform. If you are interested, please contact us at info@floridaguitarfoundation.org. This event is open to the public at no charge. The idea is to […]
Patterson/Sutton Duo
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States"Both of these musicians played with a great deal of excitement and spirit, and their sense of ensemble was well-nigh perfect. It was absolutely gorgeous playing. They played so very well together, their dynamics and phrasing were so good… the musical world needs performers such as these two." — Opus Colorado
ICAC Orientation Meeting
University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesCompetitors' Orientation Meeting, Sunday, June 16, 8:00 p.m. This meeting is required of all competitors. This meeting will determine the performance order for the three-day Preliminary Round by means of a Lottery - numerical order draw. If you have a travel delay that prevents you from attending the meeting, you will need to provide proof […]
Guitar Foundation of America Convention & Competition
University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesBienvenidos a Miami! The GFA will be joining us at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music June 17-22, 2019. Check back here for updates. Local hosts: Dr. Federico Musgrove-Stetson and Prof. and Program Director Rafael Padron Featured Artists Include: Manuel Barrueco Brasil Duo Marcin Dylla Lukasz Kuropaczewski Duo Amaral Petrit Ceku Zoran Dukic […]
ICAC Preliminary
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesFirst group of International Concert Artist Competition preliminary competition performances. PRIZES Rose Augustine Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash* GFA Sponsored International Concert Tour, including approximately 50 concerts throughout the United States, Canada,and Mexico. Naxos CD Recording Mel Bay Publication 3 year supply (52 sets a year) of D'Addario guitar strings in addition to Planet Waves guitar accessories […]
ICAC Preliminary
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesSecond group of International Concert Artist Competition preliminary competition performances. PRIZES Rose Augustine Grand Prize: $10,000 Cash* GFA Sponsored International Concert Tour, including approximately 50 concerts throughout the United States, Canada,and Mexico. Naxos CD Recording Mel Bay Publication 3 year supply (52 sets a year) of D'Addario guitar strings in addition to Planet Waves guitar accessories […]
Youth Guitar Orchestra Rehearsal
University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesThis year, The GFA Youth Guitar Orchestra will perform a world premiere by popular UK composer Mark Houghton, his latest Guitarchestra No. 10, to open the evening concert of Marcin Dylla on Wednesday June 19, 2019. The Youth Guitar Orchestra is open to all registrants 18 or younger. Music will be distributed to participants at least one month prior […]
