Program

 

 

Inside Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival Cremona Fair-Italy
September 27th-28th-29th 2024 (opening hours for visitors: 10am–6pm)

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


Friday 27th – Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th, in the Masterclass room 1:
MASTERCLASS OF LUTHERIE FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, classical and modern, teachers: Master Luthier MICHAEL BASHKIN (US) and Master Luthier JASON KOSTAL (US)
for information and registration:
info@armadilloclub.org / tel. +39 0187 626993 / +39 0372 598011
Download registration forms on the dedicated page

Sunday 29th, 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 27th – Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th, 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 “…………………………………………………………………………….

“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 Achille Zoni, Mario Cardona, Valentina Badoino. Desk with instrument in display and presentation of the activities of the organization charango.it.

– 7th Meeting “The Guitar in 19th Century” the Italian instrument in the European development contest, ideated and coordinated by M°Francesco Taranto, with the collaboration of the Conservatory “Gaetano Braga” of Teramo. Guests: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..

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 27th

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 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), Jackie Perkins (guitarist-songwriter), Alberto Grollo (guitarist), Chris Jenkins (luthier), Alessio Ambrosi – Margherita Cavalli (Acoustic Guitar Village / Armadillo Club)

Performance of ………………………………. (winners New Sounds 2023 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 27th at 9pm

AUDITORIUM OF THE MUSEUM OF THE VIOLIN
Special Night at free admission until seats are available.
Performances of: …………………………………………………………………

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28th

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

11th ITALIAN BLUEGRASS MEETING
concerts, showcases, meetings, workshops by bluegrass musicians
Performers: …………………………………………………………………………………………

special guests: THE KRUGER BROTHERS

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
Meeting with the music from South-America through the wonders of the charango, performed by Monique Mizrahi, Achille Zoni, Mario Cardona, Valentina Badoino, Nicola Miele
Performances of various ensembles and plucked orchestras
Performers: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Conference “The Guitar in 19th century” 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 …………………………………………………………………………………………………

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29th

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 12am
“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, Achille Zoni, Mario Cardona, Valentina Badoino

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

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
Performers: ……………………………………………………………………………….

“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://acousticguitarvillage.net/www.cremonamusica.com/ticket

For accommodations during your stay in Cremona visit
https://acousticguitarvillage.net/en/cremona-2024/accommodation-hotels/

Technical sponsors: Acus-sound Engineering – Neumann Microphones – Sennheiser Microphones

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Partners: Città di Cremona, Acus-sound Engineering, Bespeco, Dismamusica, Fingerpicking.net, MEI Meeting Etichette Indipendenti, Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase, Osaka SoundMesse, Guitar Fair Magazine (Spain)
Media partner: Fingerpicking.net, MEI – Riviste: “Chitarra Acustica”, “Guitar Club”, “Pagine Musica”, Charango.it