Irina Kulikova & Iliana Matos
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesIrina Kulikova tours far afield, with appearances at leading festivals in Europe, North America and Asia and in concert halls such as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, the Academic Capella in St. Petersburg, Schloss Mirabell in Salzburg, the Palau de la Musica in Valencia, the Musashino Hall in Tokyo and the Oriental […]
Zoran Dukić
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesBetween 1990-1997, Zoran Dukić won more competitions than any other guitarist. "the genius from Zagreb showed both technical brilliance and tenderness, with the artistic potential and expressive power of life itself. ...This is a musician, not a guitarist" - Kölnische Rundschau (Cologne, Germany) Dukić is one of the most distinguished classical guitarists of our time. His […]
Manuel Barrueco
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesGrammy Nominated Manuel Barrueco is internationally recognized as one of the most important guitarists of our time. His unique artistry has been continually described as that of a superb instrumentalist and a superior and elegant musician, possessing a seductive sound and uncommon lyrical gifts. His career has been dedicated to bringing the guitar to the […]
Irina Kulikova Technique Workshop
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesIrina Kulikova tours far afield, with appearances at leading festivals in Europe, North America and Asia and in concert halls such as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, the Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow, the Academic Capella in St. Petersburg, Schloss Mirabell in Salzburg, the Palau de la Musica in Valencia, the Musashino Hall in Tokyo and the Oriental […]
IEC Winners’ Concert
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United States2018 International Ensemble Competition Winners' Concert. The winners of the Guitar Foundation of America's International Ensemble Competition are invited to perform at the next GFA Convention and Competition. International Ensemble Competition University of Miami | Miami, FL, USA June 20-22, 2019 Eligibility The GFA International Ensemble Competition is comprised of an Artist and […]
ICAC Final
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesFinal round in the GFA International Concert Artist Competition. Get Tickets 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 […]
Award Ceremony GFA International Competitions
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesICAC Competition Winner Announced and other awards.
Rafael Padron
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesRafael Padron kicks off the Florida Guitar Foundation's 2020 Classical Guitar Competition with a special program featuring all music by Leo Brouwer.
“Tuesday’s first concert was an all-Brouwer affair by Rafael Padron. Displaying beautiful tone, immaculate technique, and superb musicianship, Padron made it clear that guitar students at the University of Miami are in good hands.”
– Al Kunze. Soundboard the Journal of GFA
Youth Division 1st Round – 2020 Competition
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesPreliminary Round: 7 minutes of free repertoire, three competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
Irina Kulikova
Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami 5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesUnanimously acclaimed for the rare beauty of her tone and her enchanting presence on stage, Irina Kulikova has established herself as one of today’s leading guitarists. Soundboard Magazine wrote: "Some of the most sheerly beautiful playing I have ever heard." Irina Kulikova returns to the Florida Guitar Foundation series and will close the FGF's 2020 Classical Guitar Competition.