Western New York Public Broadcasting Association and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra present
The 2014 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition
Joanne Castellani & Michael Andriaccio, Artistic Co-Directors
JUNE 1 – 7, 2014
Format of the Competition
Three rounds of judging will take place. The Panel of Judges will consist of internationally acclaimed musicians, pedagogues and other luminaries form the broader music world. Decisions of the Panel will be final and the Panel reserves the right to withhold any award should it deem necessary.
Semifinal Round: Televised public performances in the WNED Studios on Wednesday, June 4 & Thursday, June 5, 2014
Final Round: Public performance on Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Kleinhans Music Hall with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta, Conductor
First Prize
- $10,000 cash
- Carnegie Hall Appearance at Weill Recital Hall in October 2014 ( to include an appearance with one other performer) as part of the D'Addario Performance series, all expenses paid.
- Return engagement with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- Appearance with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Round Top Music Festival in Texas
- A concert Guitar by Master Luthier, J.D. Glass, USA.
- 3 year supply of D'Addario and Company Strings ( 52 sets per year)
- Crystal Trophy
Second Prize
- $3,000 cash
- engraved trophy
Third Prize
- $1,500 cash
- engraved trophy
***In addition, a medal is awarded to both the audience favorite guitarist and musicians' favorite guitarist.
Guitar Days
As part of the JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition, elite young guitarists from all over the world bring their amazing talent to WNY. The international competition in 2012 featured rising stars from Croatia, Hungary, Canada, Jordan, Thailand, Turkey, Serbia, Germany and the United States. You can enjoy these artists at locations all over WNY, with events that are free and open to the public.
Event locations for 2014 will be announced in March 2014.
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