Rosa Franziska Maier

Rosa Franziska Maier is an Austrian musician, born in 1997 and raised in Graz. She regularly performs both as a soloist and as an ensemble musician, whereby chamber music and interdisciplinary projects are particularly important to her. She recently released a series of music videos featuring solo guitar works of the 20th century. The Austrian […]

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Vaggelis Tountas

Vaggelis Tountas is an award-winning composer and musician. Born in Athens and raised on the island of Kea, he developed a love for music at an early age. He studied classical guitar and violin, followed by music theory lessons. He graduated from the Hellenic Conservatory of Music and Arts completing his classical guitar studies with

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Sébastien Vachez

Winner of several prizes in international competitions, Sébastien Vachez is currently leading a career as a concertist, composer, arranger and teacher. He is certainly no stranger to the platform of international festivals having performed in many european countries (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Hungary, Croatia, Greece), in South America (Peru) and in Asia

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Maria Fragkiadaki

Maria Fragkiadaki was born in Crete and grew up in Athens. She studied at the National Conservatory of Athens classic guitar with Teris Karapanagiotis and Irine Konsta and Harmony and Counterpoint with Spyros Klapsis. She was fortunate enough to have met and worked with George Hadjinikos whom she considers was the most influential teacher she

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30th Hermoupolis Guitar Festival

July 2-6 2024 Hermoupolis Guitar Festival completes 30 years of presence in Greek musical events. With high-quality events, its long-standing educational offer and its uniquely friendly atmosphere, it’ s rightly considered as one of the leading festivals in Greece. A five-day summer festival with concerts, master classes, competitions and an orchestra by the participating guitarists.

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20th International Guitar Competition

The “20th International Guitar Competition” will take place within the framework of the 30th Guitar Festival. The competition is open to all classical guitarists, irrespective of nationality. There  are 3 categories, depending on the age of the participants. The winners will be awarded honorary diplomas and prizes (guitars, book purchase checks, etc.) offered by music

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Categories and program

20th International Guitar Competition  (A) Junior category: up to 14 years old (born after July 1st, 2010). ONE ROUND – Two or more pieces but the total time not to exceed 7 minutes.   (B) Youth Category: from 14 to 17 years old (born between July 1st 2010 and July 1st 2007). ONE ROUND –

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Guitar Orchestra workshop

STUDY, PREPARE, PERFORM! A workshop that highlights the benefit and fun of ensemble playing.A unique opportunity to create music all together, which no one as individual can possibly play. Our goal is preparing pieces for the final concert of the festival. Guitar study can be a very lonely and sometimes boring journey. Participating in an ensemble

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The Guitar Festival

The Guitar Festival is held every July in Hermoupolis, Syros and includes: Concerts Every night concerts and recitals in various venues of the city. Master class Classes for advanced students (level> middle class) or graduates of conservatories.The number of active participants in each master class is limited and will be a priority.(You can apply for

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2023 – Competition Winners

Winners of 19th Guitar Competition 2023 Category B (14 – 17 years) 1st prize: Orestis Mellios (+ a 400€ guitar by “Andromidas” music store) 2nd prize: Orfeas Zouzoulas (+ 50 euro check from “Papagrigoriou – Nakas”) 2nd prize: Eri Papageorgiou (+ 50 euro check from “Kokonetsis”) 3rd prize: Giannis Balkogiannopoulos Category A (<14 years) 1st

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