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
Open Division 1st Round – 2020 Competition
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesPreliminary Round: 7 minutes of free repertoire, Eight competitors will be chosen to play in the Semi-final round.
Open Division Semi Final – 2020 Competition
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesSemi-Final Round: 10 minutes of free repertoire. 3 Competitors will be chosen to perform in the Final Round.
Youth Division Final Round – 2020 Competition
Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesYouth Division Final Round. 3 competitors will perform 15 minutes of free repertoire, including at least two contrasting works.
Open Division Final Round – 2020 Competition
Final Round: Final Round: 3 competitors will perform 20 minutes of free repertoire. Must include at least two (2) contrasting works and one composition of at least five (5) minutes length that has not been played in the previous rounds.
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.
July Open Mic Night
Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesLive Open Mic during Twilight Fridays at the Coral Gables Museum July 2, 6 - 8 PM We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with the Coral Gables Museum to host our Open Mics! Yes, the Florida Guitar Foundation's in-person Open Mics are back! The Coral Gables Museum will open its doors to […]
Yamandu Costa
Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, United StatesLive, In-Person Concert April 24, 2022 - 6:00 PM ET Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Avenue Coral Gables, FL 33134Buy Tickets“Musicians of this caliber that make you fall out of your seat come once in a generation.” Yamandu Costa is widely considered one of the great guitarists in the world today. This virtuoso 7-string guitar player […]
Andrew York
Coral Gables Museum 285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL, United States📷 Photo by Christine LangLive, In-Person Concert May 15, 2022 - 6:00 PM ET Coral Gables Museum285 Aragon AvenueCoral Gables, FL 33134Buy Tickets"In any generation, there are many musicians, but very few artists that communicate on a profound cultural level. Andrew York is one of these rare artistic voices. Think Picasso painting with sound as […]