No first prize awarded in Japan Guitar Competition’s professional division
The 2026 Japan Guitar Competition names Misuzu Iwasaki second and Taichi Fukazawa third, with no first prize in its professional division.
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Bluvenduo brings Schubert and Schumann to two guitars on new Naxos album
Bluvenduo’s September 2026 Naxos release features duo transcriptions of Schubert, Franck, Rachmaninov and Schumann.
Filip Mišković wins the 2026 Francisco Tárrega guitar competition
Croatian guitarist Filip Mišković wins first prize in Benicàssim, with Luka Lovreković second and two awards for Francisco Luís.
Rodrigo concertos feature in 2026 Michele Pittaluga final
The Alessandria competition runs from 21–26 September, with finalists performing Rodrigo alongside I Musici di Parma.
Alexandra Whittingham and Laura Snowden headline Felixstowe Guitar Festival
Felixstowe’s 12–13 September festival brings concerts, guitar makers and composition to Harvest House on the Suffolk coast.
Classical Guitar News — October 30, 2025
Classical guitar news from October 30, 2025, including Mudita’s streaming concert, Guitar Day and ensemble music releases.
Classical Guitar News Roundup – October 8, 2025
Classical guitar news from October 8, 2025, covering the releases, announcements and events reported in that week’s roundup.
Fabio Zanon, “The Romantic Guitar” (upcoming CD)
A 2016 preview of Fabio Zanon’s The Romantic Guitar, featuring repertoire by Liszt, Schumann, Mendelssohn and others.
Yuri Liberzon Plays Vassiliev
An introduction to Yuri Liberzon’s performance of music by Vassiliev and his interest in expanding the guitar repertoire.
Thessaloniki Guitar Festival (2016)
Archive coverage of Thessaloniki Guitar Festival. The programme and participation details refer to the 2016 edition.