International Classical Guitar Competition GuitART Plovdiv 2024
Event organizer: Association “Fusion Way”, Partners: AMDFA-Plovdiv, „SAVAREZ”, etc.
Competition program includes two rounds:
First Round
An audio-video recording with a program of 8-10 minutes showcasing works from various musical-historical eras of your choice.
- The repertoire should be performed by heart!
- The link to the audio-video recording in www.youtube.com should be send till 10.09.2024 to an email address: [email protected]g
The video recordings must meet the following requirements:
- Pronunciation of the name and surname of the participant
- Presentation of the composer and the works
- The video must be in MP4 format with min. 720p resolution, horizontal position of the camera and with good brightness
- Hands and face should be clearly visible throughout the recording
- The whole competition program must be performed as in a normal competition (all pieces are shot in one video file, in one frame, without any additional video or audio editing)
Maximum 6 participants go to the second round with the highest score and according the jury opinion.
Second Round
(06.10.2024 - live in Plovdiv)
17-20 minutes free program by choice with works of various musical-historical eras. Repertoire from the first to second round is not allowed.
- The repertoire should be performed by heart!
- The Final will be held in Plovdiv on October 6 at 10.00
The organizers reserve all rights to broadcast the competition via web platforms, social networks, and TV and radio stations; contestants cannot claim financial compensation for their videos.
The assessment
The assessment criteria of the jury are:
The artistic and technical difficulty of the repertoire, compliance of the musical text, originality of the interpretation, culture, and variety of the sound, and artistry.
The decisions of the jury are final. It also reserves the right not to give all the announced prizes.
Prize fund
First prize:
1500 € Cash Prize
Concert in the International Guitar Festival „GuitArt”, Plovdiv 2025
Concert in the International Guitar Festival„Tremolo”, Skopje 2025
Subject awards.
Second prize:
500 euro and subjects awards
Third prize:
300 euro and subjects awards
All participants in the Second round receive the Diploma “Finalist”.
Jury Members:
Prof. Stela Miteva – Dinkova | Bulgaria
Boško Radojković | Serbia
Nino D’Amiko | Italy
Özberk Sarıgül | Turkey
Competition Organization Board reserves the right to make potential changes
Sign in for participation
The competition is open to guitarists from all over the world and has no age limit!
Participation fee:140 €
The fees can be paid through a bank account, credit card, or PayPal.
Bank account:
UniCredit Bulbank
IBAN: BG41UNCR70001522315004
BIC: UNCRBGSF
ACCOUNT HOLDER: Association “Fusion Way”
PAYMENT PURPOSE: Payment of registration fee + name of the participant.
PayPal:
[email protected]
PAYMENT PURPOSE: Payment of registration fee + name of the participant.