22 Jun 2023

The GFA International Classical Guitar Competition Is Taking Place This Week!

The 2023 edition of one of the most prestigious classical guitar competitions in the world is finally here. This year, the Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) celebrates its 50th anniversary. The GFA was formed in 1973 and among its many activities throughout the decades GFA has been hosting annual conventions, publishing the classical guitar journal, Soundboard, and organizing world-famous classical guitar competitions.

The GFA competition is divided into three main categories: The International Concert Artist Competition (ICAC), the International Youth Competition (IYC, divided into Junior and Senior divisions), and the International Ensemble Competition. For those of you who couldn't make it to the festival in person, GFA has been publishing live streams from the competition. You can check them out below!

International Concert Artist Competition