Festivals & Academies … Home Festivals & Academies Mozarteum International Guitar Festival Mozarteum International Guitar Festival © Michael Klimt Skip page navigation Overview About Program Apply: Masterclasses Apply: Competition Apply: Guitar makers Supporters Get in touch! Return to slider start The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival is a vibrant celebration of the guitar. The festival presents world-class concerts, an international competition and an exciting programme of artistic and educational events. A unique opportunity to experience the international guitar scene at one of the world's most inspiring musical institutions! Department of String Studies +43 676 88122 376 angelica.herzig@moz.ac.at Mozarteum International Guitar FestivalDezember 3–5, 2026 Contactandrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at Application for masterclasses: Deadline: September 15th 2026 Application form Application for competition:Deadline: October 15th 2026 Application form Application for guitar makers:Deadline: September 15th 2026 Application form About This year’s edition dedicated to a reflection on the future of the guitar pedagogy and concert performance. The festival presents world-class concerts, an international competition and an engaging program of artistic and educational events. Highlights include performances by the Italian virtuoso Lorenzo Micheli, a round table on pedagogy featuring leading figures in guitar education in Austria and internationally, a very special evening featuring ensembles of young music-school students alongside the best guitar students of the Mozarteum University, the final round of the Mozarteum International Guitar Competition. The program also features masterclasses, workshops on composition for classical guitar, a lutherie exhibition and matinée concerts by Mozarteum guitar students. Information on applying for masterclasses The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival offers a unique opportunity to study with some of the most renowned names in the international classical guitar scene in an environment of high artistic and cultural prestige. Guest artists Thomas Boysen – early music repertoire Andrea De Vitis Margarita Escarpa Giuseppe Feola Lorenzo Micheli Cecilio Perera Judicael Perroy Maria Isabel Siewers Konstantinos Tosidis Marco Tamayo Laura Young Application Registration fee: € 170,– Includes 3 individual lessons Access as a listener to all masterclasses Free access to all concerts, workshops, lectures and the exhibition of guitar makers There are 18 places available for the masterclasses. Participants must submit the registration form (without payment of the fee) by September 15th to the email address andrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at. From this date, they will receive confirmation from the festival and must pay the fee of € 170,– by bank transfer by September 30th at the latest. Both the initial registration (without payment) and the payment confirmation must be sent to the email address andrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at. Payments made before receiving confirmation from the festival will not be refunded. Selection of teachers For the three individual lessons, each participant must indicate their five preferred teachers. At least two of these preferences are guaranteed. Lessons will take place on the three days of the festival. Documents to be submitted for application Application form with indication of the 5 preferred teachers Artistic CV Deadlines Application deadline: September 15th (registration form only, no payment required) Payment deadline: September 30th (after receiving a confirmation email from the festival) Accommodation: Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the participants. For inquiries, please email: andrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at. Information on applying for the competition The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival will also host the second edition of the Mozarteum International Guitar Competition, offering aspiring guitarists a unique platform to showcase their talent and artistic vision. The competition will be divided into two phases, with particular emphasis on the originality of the proposed programme and the coherence of the artistic project. The competition aims to encourage reflection on the repertoire and inspire participants to explore rarely performed works, engage with lesser-known guitar literature and consider the deep connection between artistic personality and repertoire selection. It also highlights the importance of contemporary music and compositions by women, thus promoting diversity and innovation in the world of guitar. Each year, the competition will include a selection of compulsory pieces that participants will perform in addition to their freely chosen repertoire. For this edition, participants are required to perform a contemporary music composition written after 1970. Competition structure Preliminary round (online) Participants must submit a video with a programme of their choice lasting 15 to 20 minutes. Submissions should demonstrate stylistic authenticity and interpretative coherence, originality and technical skill. Submission deadline: October 15th 2026 Final (live) The live final will take place on December 5th 2026 in the Solitär at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg. A maximum of five finalists will be selected from the preliminary round. Each finalist will perform a programme of their choice in front of an international jury. Duration: approx. 20 to 25 minutes. The program must include a contemporary music composition written after 1970. Upon registration, each candidate must submit a conceptual overview of the selected programme (in English or German) explaining the artistic coherence between the pieces selected for both rounds. The repertoire is freely selectable and there is no obligation to include works by female composers.However, if the programme contains such pieces, the performer may win the special ‘Women's Voices’ prize. Note: Repeating pieces in the final round that were performed in the preliminary round is not permitted, except for the contemporary music composition, which may be repeated. Age limit People born on or after December 5th 1996 are eligible to participate. Prizes First prize A concert at the Mozarteum Guitar Festival 2027 in Salzburg (performance fee: € 800,–) A guitar from Altamira (worth € 4,000,–) A guitar from a professional guitar maker (worth € 4,000,–) A contract with D'Addario Second prize A guitar from Altamira (worth € 4,000,–) D'Addario strings Third prize D'Addario strings Neue Musik Special Prize – Best Interpretation of a contemporary music composition Free participation in masterclasses at the Mozarteum Guitar Festival 2027 D'Addario strings Note: This prize will be awarded to one of the finalists. Special prize ‘Women's Voices’ – Best interpretation of a composition by a female composer Free participation in masterclasses at the Mozarteum Guitar Festival 2027 D'Addario strings Note: This prize will be awarded to one of the finalists. Application Registration fee: € 75,– (non-refundable) Submission deadline: October 15th 2026 Applications and videos must be sent by email to the following email address: andrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at Required documents: Application form Copy of a valid ID (passport or identity card) Copy of the programme for the final round (including a conceptual overview) Copy of the transfer receipt for the registration fee Payment details The registration fee of € 75,– must be paid by bank transfer. Bank details:Mozarteum University SalzburgUniCredit Bank Austria AGIBAN: AT38 1100 0099 5325 8200BIC: BKAUATWW Please indicate the following PURPOSE OF TRANSFER: Mozarteum International Guitar Competition 2026 – [Name of participant] A copy of the transfer receipt (with the specified purpose) must be sent together with the other required documents to andrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at. Information on applying for guitar makers The Mozarteum International Guitar Festival is pleased to announce the selection process for eight guitar makers who will have the opportunity to exhibit their instruments in the prestigious setting of the festival. The instruments will be exhibited in the foyer of the main building of the Mozarteum (Mirabellplatz 1, Salzburg) during the 3 days of the festival. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work to artists, students, and professionals from the international classical guitar scene. Application, fees & deadlines To participate in the selection process, please submit the following: A completed application form confirming your availability to participate in the festival A short artistic biography Participation fee The participation fee is € 280,– and is only payable after confirmation has been received from the organisers. It includes Exhibition space in the foyer of the Mozarteum University (table will be provided) Free admission to the concerts, which will take place in the Solitär of the Mozarteum University Selection Applications must be sent to andrea.de_vitis@moz.ac.at by September 15th 2026. Due to limited space, the first 8 registrations will be considered and will receive a confirmation email, after which they can proceed with the payment of the registration fee Deadlines Application deadline: Septeber 15th (registration form only, no payment required) Payment deadline: September 30th (after receiving a confirmation email from the festival). Travel & accommodation: Travel and accommodation costs are to be covered by the participants. With the kind support of: Skip slider Jump to slider start
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