Inside Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival Cremona Fair-Italy
September 23rd-24th-25th 2022 (opening hours for visitors: 10am–6pm)

Everythig will be organized following the Regulation Protocol anti Covid-19, for visitors, relators and musicians

Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th, in the Masterclass room 1:
MASTERCLASS OF LUTHERIE FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, classical and modern, teachers: Masters LEO BUENDIA (Argentina) and TREVOR GORE (Australia)
for information and registration:
info@armadilloclub.org / tel. +39 0187 626993 / +39 0372 598011
Download registration forms on the dedicated page

Sunday 24th, in the Masterclass room 2:
INTENSIVE MASTERCLASS FOR MANDOLIN, teacher: Master CARLO AONZO
for information and registration:
giulia.alliri@gmail.com
info@accademiamandolino.com

Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th, in the ACOUSTIC GUITAR VILLAGE AREA:

EXHIBITION OF LUTHERIE, IMPORT, PUBLISHING, ACCESSORIES FOR CLASSICAL AND MODERN ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND OTHER PLUCKED AND PLECTRUM INSTRUMENTS, with the presence of the best luthiers and acoustic guitar brands. Special Ukulele Village area and Charango.it desk
The Acoustic Guitar Village exhibition area is located at the entrance to Pavilion 1 of Cremona Musica (Fiera di Cremona, Hall 1)

HISTORICAL EXHIBITIONS – SPECIAL EVENTS:

Historical exhibition “Sound Essences, stories of trees, woods and guitars”by the master luthiers Leonardo Petrucci and Martina Gozzini in collaboration with Rivolta Family

“Music is our life” exhibition of ethnic instruments from the world, collection of Maestro Bruno Brunetti.
On display are ethnic chordophones, both plucked and bowed

– Cremona Mandolini in Mostra
Events and activities dedicated to the mandolin, little-great string instrument.
Artistic direction by Master Carlo Aonzo with the cultural advice of Master luthier Lorenzo Frignani.
Event coordinated by Alessio Ambrosi and Ass.Cult.Armadillo APS

– Ukulele area
Exhibition area dedicated to the little Hawaiian 4-string instrument, with stage performances
– Charango Present!
Meetings, performances, seminars, presentations starring the Charango, the small 10-string Latin American instrument. Coordination by Monique Mizrahi with the presence and activities of Vicente Atal, Fabián Durán, Achille Zoni. Desk with instrument in display and presentation of the activities of the organization charango.it.
Sunday September 24th on the external Live Stage, from 11am to 1pm “Concerto Dialogato” in which the public will be able to listen to the charango live, with interactions and arrangements made specifically to show the kaleidoscopic possibilities of this small and powerful instrument.

– 6th Meeting “The Guitar in Italy between ‘800 and ‘900” the Italian instrument in the European development contest, ideated and coordinated by M°Francesco Taranto

In-depth programs of the special events can be found at the following page: Conferences – Workshops – Events

PROGRAM ON THE LIVE MUSIC STAGES:
There are 3 live stages: Open Stage (outdoor) – Live Stage (outdoor) – Classic Stage (Ponchielli Hall, inside the AGV Pavillon)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd

OPEN STAGE
from 10am to 6pm
will be the scene of numerous performances that will see the acoustic guitar and other stringed instruments dialogue with accordions, accordions, bagpipes and wind instruments for spectacular performances of acoustic world music.
Performers: …………………………………………………………………………

LIVE STAGE
from 10am to 6pm

“New Sounds of Acoustic Music” contest for solo guitarists (fingerstylists and flatpickers), songwriters and acoustic bands
Performing, at 11am: …………………………………………………………………..
Call for attendance at 10 am
Jury by: Andrea Carpi (Fingerpicking.net), Reno Brandoni (Fingerpicking.net), Marino Vignali (ADGPA), Martina Gozzini (Miniera Acustica), Matteo Bergamini (Taylor Guitars), Letizia Canale (Acus-sound), Alessio Ambrosi (Acoustic Guitar Village / Armadillo Club)

Performances of ………………………… (winner New Sounds 2022 edition)

CLASSIC STAGE (Ponchielli Hall)
from 10am to 6pm:
–Concerts-showcases available to master luthiers
–Performances of various ensembles and plucked orchestras
Performers: ……………………………………………………………

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd at 9pm

AUDITORIUM OF THE MUSEUM OF THE VIOLIN
Special Night with performances of:
LUCA ZANETTI (accordion)
ROBERTO FABBRI (Ramirez Guitars)
Presentation and Cremona Musica Award to AMALIA RAMIREZ
CARLO AONZO (mandolin)
CHRISTIAN SAGGESE & EDIN KARAMAZOV (guitars and lute)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd

OPEN STAGE
from 10am to 6pm
will be the scene of numerous performances that will see the acoustic guitar and other stringed instruments dialogue with accordions, accordions, bagpipes and wind instruments for spectacular performances of acoustic world music.
Performers: ……………………………………………………………………………

LIVE STAGE
from 10am to 6pm

10° ITALIAN BLUEGRASS MEETING
concerts, showcases, meetings, workshops by bluegrass musicians
Performers: …………………………………………….
special guest: HAPPY TRAUM

coordination by Danilo Cartia 
partners:  Martin Guitars – Deering Banjo Company
Watch the presentation video

CLASSIC STAGE (Ponchielli Hall)
from 10am to 6pm:
– Concerts, showcases available to master luthiers
– Performances of various ensembles and plucked orchestras Performing: ………………………………………………………………………..
– Conference “La Chitarra in Italia tra Ottocento e Novecento” curated by M° Francesco Taranto

“CREMONA MUSICA DOWNTOWN”
CONCERT IN THE HISTORICAL CENTRE OF CREMONA
Federico II° Courtyard, near palazzo Comunale, opposite Piazza Duomo
from 9pm to 12pm
Performances of:
LUCA ZANETTI (accordion)
HAPPY TRAUM (fingerstyle-flatpicking guitar from US)
CARLO AONZO & PAULO SA’ (Italian and Brazilian mandolins)
GIOVANNI BAGLIONI (fingerstyle guitar)
LA TOSCANINI NEXT ORCHESTRA (orchestral ensemble)
CHARANGOS JAM SESSION with………………

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24th

OPEN STAGE
from 10am to 6pm
will be the scene of numerous performances that will see the acoustic guitar and other stringed instruments dialogue with accordions, accordions, bagpipes and wind instruments for spectacular performances of acoustic world music.
Performing: …………………………………………………………………………

LIVE STAGE
from 10am to 1pm
“Concerto Dialogato” in which the public will be able to listen to the charango live, with interactions and arrangements made specifically to show the kaleidoscopic possibilities of this small and powerful instrument. Coordination and performance of Monique Mizrahi, Vicente Atal, Fabián Durán, Achille Zoni

from 2pm to 6pm
“CORDE & VOCI D’AUTORE”
Contest & performances by songwriters, solo and in ensemble

DAVID CROSBY MEMORIAL
Live performances and memories of the great American songwriter
Performers: ………………………………………………………………………

CLASSIC STAGE (Ponchielli Hall)
from 10am to 6pm
concerts-showcases available to master luthiers
– Showcase of M° Roberto Fabbri (Ramirez Guitars)
– Performances of various ensembles and plucked orchestras
Performing: ……………………………………………………………………………….

“CREMONA MUSICA DOWNTOWN GIOVANI”
Performances of soloists and young bands from 2pm to 8pm, in the Gallery XXV April, center of Cremona

FOR INFORMATION, PHOTOS AND BIO OF ARTISTS, VISIT THE ARTISTS PAGE

Tickets for entry to the fair at a reduced cost can be purchased online at the following link:
https://acousticguitarmeeting.net/www.cremonamusica.com/ticket

For accommodations during your stay in Cremona visit
https://acousticguitarmeeting.net/cremona-2023/accommodation-hotels/

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