Mozarteum International Guitar Festival

From 9 to 11 November, the Mozarteum University in Salzburg will host the Mozarteum Guitar Festival – three days dedicated to classical guitar. The programme includes an international guitar competition, masterclasses with renowned artists, a chamber music competition, Erasmus masterclasses and an exhibition by guitar makers.

The festival will be complemented by lectures by international musicologists, who will offer different perspectives on guitar music and its history. This year's focus is on the Brazilian guitar repertoire, which is celebrated for its special character and musical diversity. With the support of the Brazilian Embassy in Vienna, the festival offers a special opportunity for students, musicians and guitar lovers to exchange ideas, learn and network in a relaxed atmosphere.

9.11.2025 

• 10:00 Uhr: Opening and welcome ceremony - Solitär  
• 10:30-12:00 Uhr: Showcase: guitar makers and guitar accessories - Solitär 
• 10:30-18:30 Uhr: Masterclasses – rooms 2nd and 3rd floor
• 11:00-17:00 Uhr: Chamber music competition - Bösendorfersaal
• 12:00-13:00 Uhr: Lunch break
• 14:00-16:00 Uhr: Luthiers’ guitars try-out concert - Solitär
• 19:30 Uhr: Concert DUO ASSAD, Solitär - Get yout tickets!

10.11.2025

• 9:30–18:30 Uhr: Masterclasses – rooms 2nd and 3rd floor
• 10:00-12:00 Uhr: Matinée recital - Wiener Saal, Stiftung Mozarteum
• 12:00-13:00Uhr: Lunch break
• 13:00-16:30 Uhr: Sergio Assad - Odair Assad masterclass - Solitär
• 17:00-18:00 Uhr: LECTURES Luciano Lima, Frédéric Zigante, Cleyton Vieira Fernandes - Solitär
• 19:30 Uhr: Concert GABRIEL BIANCO, Solitär - Get yout tickets!

11.11.2025

• 9:30–18:00 Uhr: Masterclasses  (Kleines Studio, rooms 2nd floor and 3rd floor)
• 10:00-12:00 Uhr: Matinée recital - Solitär
• 12:00-13:00 Uhr: Lunch break
• 16:00 Uhr: MICHI RUZITSCHKA – Exploring Choro - Bösendorfersaal
• 18:30 Uhr: Competition final round - Solitär - Get yout tickets!

Luthiers Exhibition:
Aleksey Durkhovitch, Cleyton Vieira Fernandes, Jacopo & Gioachino Giussani, Anastasios Koukourigos, Oren Myers, Kolya Panhuyzen, Francesco Pignataro (Michelangelo Guitars), Sangirardi & Cavicchi (SEC Guitars), Walter Verreydt

Guitar Accessories:
Leona Cases, D’Accordo Armrest, D’Addario Strings, Augustine strings