Rafael Padron

Rafael Padron

by | Mar 14, 2020

Rafael 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

Award Ceremony GFA International Competitions

ICAC Final

by | Jun 22, 2019

Final 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....

Senior Finals International Youth Competition

by | Jun 22, 2019

The Senior Finals for the Guitar Foundation of America International Youth Competition.   International Youth Competition PRIZES Senior Division (Ages 15–18) 1st Prize: $2,000* 2nd Prize: $1,000* 3rd Prize: $750* 4th Prize: $500* Other prizes awarded to all...