Thu 6/4-Sun 6/7
The Cleveland Classical Guitar Festival is back for the 26th year, with four days of programming, taking place at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Attendees can take in performances, master classes, lectures and workshops by nearly a dozen worldclass musicians from around the world, and a demonstration of fine concert guitars. The event will also host the 7th annual James Stroud National Classical Guitar Youth Competition. Whether you are a musician or just enjoy classical guitar music, these four days offer plenty to choose from.
The festival kicks off on Thursday with the semi-final rounds of the youth competition in the morning and afternoon (free to attend), and a concert in the evening by someone local classical guitar fans know well: Jason Vieaux, who attended and teaches at the Cleveland Institute of Music while maintaining a packed international concert schedule. Friday is packed with master classes in the daytime, free to observe, and concludes with an evening concert by the Kaleido Guitar Duo: Hao Yang from China and Kevin Loh from Singapore.
Saturday’s events include the classical guitar demonstration in the morning, an afternoon concert by Chinese guitarist Muxin Li and an evening concert by the guitar/harp duo of Colin Davin and Emily Levin. Sunday wraps things up with afternoon concerts by Italian guitarist Nicola Spera and friends, and Czech guitarist Petra Polackova, and final round of the youth competition in the evening.
Go here for a complete schedule and concert tickets.