6th Madrid International Guitar Festival

This edition, which will take place from May 24 to June 21, will be dedicated to composer and guitarist Leo Breuer on his 85th birthday.

he Madrid International Guitar Festival It will be celebrated between May 24 and June 21 Sixth editionWhich will be dedicated to the personality of the composer and guitarist Leo Brewer On the 85th anniversary of its founding. Among other activities, his works will appear in the program of each ceremony, in addition to awarding a prize for the best interpretation of his works in the professional category of the competition.

Under the supervision of the guitarist Laura Verdugo del ReyActivities are programmed around four groups: concerts, training session, training and projection of young artists and guitar exhibition.

Parties

The concerts will be held in different places. It will receive the Federico García Lorca Cultural Center in Rivas Vassia, Madrid Junhong Kwang (May 24) and Alvaro Toscano and Matteo Camisassa (May 25).

The Antonio Machado Cultural Center in Madrid will host the concerts Yun Duan and Erika Takada (May 31) and Yehel May (June 16).

Annabelle Montesinos (June 19) and Miguel Trapaga (June 20) They will perform at the Ateneo de Madrid, and the National Music Hall will open its doors to everyone. David Russell (June 8) and duet for piano and guitar Isabel Doparro and Aniello Desiderio (June 15).

Young artists

The training offer will combine two proposals: Master classes And the competitionWhich will be held at the Antonio Machado Cultural Center.

From 6 to 21 June David Russell and Annabelle Montesinos They will help young people who promise their knowledge and experience.

From June 6 to 9 Madrid International Guitar CompetitionSupported by Leona’s casein two categories, professional and youth.

In addition, this year FIGUIM Beginner OrchestraFor young students under the supervision of a guitarist and singer Yehel May.

Guitar gallery

the Guitar gallery It will be held at the Antonio Machado Cultural Center on June 8 and 9. Guitar makers from all over Spain will come together to showcase their work and new developments in instrument manufacturing. Elena Ortega She will be responsible for testing the guitar on June 8.