Guitar Festival Enews | Classical Legends with Adelaide International Guitar Festival

Guitar Festival Enews | Classical Legends

Dear Guitar Lovers With just a few short weeks to go we are gearing up to welcome living legends of classical music and rising stars to Adelaide for one glorious weekend under the big white roof. With the best classical guitarists Adelaide, Australia and the World have to offer, plus the finalists of the prestigious Classical Guitar Competition, immerse yourself in the huge range of talent on offer.

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Classical and Tango, from Paris to Buenos Aires

Pepe Romero’s matchless technique has led him to become this century’s greatest ambassador of classical guitar. He’ll perform Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, the most beloved guitar concerto of all time. Yamandú Costa’s explosive solo set left him the talking point of the 2010 Festival. He returns to perform his quintessentially Brazilian orchestral suite with the Adelaide Art Orchestra, conducted by Brett Kelly. MORE INFO

Living Legends of Classical & Brazilian Music

Pepe Romero’s matchless technique and vivid interpretations have led him to become this century’s greatest ambassador of classical guitar. The applause that erupted from Yamandú Costa’s unforgettable and explosive solo set left him the talking point of the 2010 Festival. Both will perform alongside the Adelaide Art Orchestra. MORE INFO

Exquisite masterpieces for voice and guitar

Award winning Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg returns from the stages of Europe to join intrepid proponent of period instruments Geoffrey Morris. They’ll take you on a fascinating journey through the guitar’s early Spanish heritage, featuring some of the finest songs every penned. The concert will begin with Guitarissimo, the next wave of SA’s best classical guitarists. MORE INFO

2012 Competition winner returns home

Winner of the 2012 Adelaide International Guitar Competition, Andrey Lebedev returns from London’s Royal Academy of Music for a special recital performance. In the second half of the concert, the Sydney Guitar Trio, joins forces with actor and musician Rory O’Donoghue in an entertaining performance of storytelling and music. MORE INFO

Glorious music for string quartet and guitar

One of our finest musical exports, the Australian String Quartet performs with distinguished international festival guests. Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan, legendary Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero, Argentina’s tango virtuosos the Máximo Pujol Trio and Brisbane’s Aurora Guitar Ensemble will all take the stage in this exclusive Festival Gala. MORE INFO

CLASSICAL GUITAR COMPETITION FINAL

Witness the rising stars of classical guitar as they battle it out for the top spot! Attracting competitors from all over the world, the Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition is the most prestigious guitar competition in the southern hemisphere. Come along to this free event, where the winner will take home $10,000 plus a Jim Redgate Guitar. MORE INFO

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ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FESTIVAL

17 - 20 July 2014

Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan today announces the full line up for this year’s Festival.
OPENING NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED The Festival’s Opening Night will be a Spanish extravaganza, starring the José Antonio Rodríguez Trio, direct from flamenco heartland and opened by one of SA’s favorite flamenco companies, Flamenco Areti.

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CLOSING NIGHT Come Sunday, 80 young guitarists will take the Festival Theatre stage for the debut of the Adelaide Guitar Festival Orchestra, as they open the concert for internationally acclaimed gypsy jazz superstars the Stochelo Rosenberg Trio.

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HIT OF 2012 FESTIVAL GALA RETURNS One of our finest musical exports the Australian String Quartet will be joined on the Festival Theatre stage by three very special guests. Legendary Spanish guitarist Pepe Romero, Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan and Argentina’s Máximo Pujol Trio will each perform with the ASQ to complete this once-in-a-lifetime event.

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COOPERS LATE NIGHT SESSIONS - PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL OFFER From blues to jazz to some of the world’s finest shredders, each night will be a fantastic display of the world’s favorite instrument.

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Listen to Artistic Director Slava Grigoryan talk Coopers Late Night Sessions.Click here.
Get set to immerse yourself in a four-day music extravaganza!

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