We are approaching the next edition of the Acoustic Guitar Village in Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, 27-28-29 September at the Cremona Fair and in the City.
It therefore promises to be one of the richest editions of the AGV ever, with the presence of master luthiers, guitar companies and the countless events that will attract musicians, visitors and international buyers. The role of Cremona Musica, after the cancellation of the Musikmesse in Frankfurt, is increasingly projected towards leadership as a European exhibition of musical instruments.
In addition to the registrations for the exhibition area of ​​various national and international companies and luthiers with the presence of historic brands and instruments of extraordinary quality, the program of events and guests who will perform on the various stages outside and inside the pavilions and in the historic center of Cremona  updates continuously, with the two major evening events on Friday 27th in the marvelous Auditorium of the Violin Museum and on Saturday 28th in the splendid Federico II courtyard, in front of Piazza Duomo.

With great pleasure and satisfaction we welcome the luthiers associated with ALI, the Italian Lutherie Association, who in this edition will have a special room at their disposal, where they can exhibit their creations in an appropriate and silent environment.

Introduction of a new Electric Sound Village area which will enrich the offer of high quality instruments, addressing luthiers, electric guitar manufacturers, companies and vintage collectors. The area will be completely silent, equipped with silent headphones for demos and soundproof booths. It will be curated by Stefano Prinzivalli, one of the animators of the Vintage Authority APS Association.
Historical rock memorabilia will also be on display, including a vast presentation of Farfisa instruments, a historic Italian musical instrument company, with the exceptional presence of the legendary Compact Duo organ played by Richard Wright of Pink Floyd in Pompei!

The number of 300 musician badges from last year will certainly be exceeded!
We remind you that sales are possible within the event. We therefore invite interested companies and luthiers to contact us for registration and assignment of the last exhibition positions in the AGV area, Hall 1 Cremona Fair.

On the dedicated page of the reference website you will find all the information on the rich program of the event
https://acousticguitarvillage.net/en/cremona-2024/program/

For further information you can contact us on +39 (0)187-626993 and write to info@armadilloclub.org

LUTHERIE MASTERCLASS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, teachers MICHAEL BASHKIN (US) e JASON KOSTAL (US)
MASTERCLASS IN MANDOLIN SPECIALISATION, teacher CARLO AONZO

info: https://acousticguitarvillage.net/en/cremona-2024/2013-editiondidactic-courses/

Friday 27 September at 9pm Special Night at the Auditorium of the Violin Museum, free entry while seats last. Performance of:
ANDREA CORUZZI & CRISTIANO LUI (accordions) DUO DE BONIS with Yury Crusco and Giuseppe Mangia (classical guitars luthier De Bonis) THE KRUGER BROTHERS (USA) with Uwe Kruger (acoustic guitar), Jens Kruger (banjo), Joel Landsberg (bass) special guest Carlo Aonzo (mandolin).
The event will be held in collaboration and with the presentation of Neumann Berlin microphones, organized by Exhibo spa.

Participating in the CREMONA MUSICA DOWNTOWN concert, scheduled in the Federico II Courtyard on Saturday 28 September at 9pm, will be LUCA ZANETTI (accordion) & CARLO AONZO (mandolin) – GIOVANNI BAGLIONI (fingerstyle acoustic guitar) – PRESTON REED (fingerstyle acoustic guitar) – THE KRUGER BROTHERS, Uwe Kruger (acoustic guitar), Jens Kruger (banjo), Joel Landsberg (bass), special guests Carlo Aonzo (mandolin) and Massimo Gatti (mandolin). Free admission

The annual exhibition of historical guitars this year will present two distinct exhibitions:
“Lutherie in Rome from the early 1800s, exhibition of guitars and mandolins by the most important luthiers of the Roman school”, curated by the master luthiers Leonardo Petrucci and Martina Gozzini in collaboration with maestro Francesco Taranto.

“Instruments of the lutherie of the brothers Vincenzo and Nicola De Bonis of Bisignano (Cosenza)”, with presentation of the book in progress on the historic Calabrian violin making. Organized by the master luthier Lorenzo Frignani together with the guitarists Yuri Crusco and Giuseppe Mangia, the Cosenza luthier Antonio Scaglione and with the help of the Municipal Administration of Bisignano and Cosenza and local historians.
An area will be dedicated to ethnic instruments from around the world, curated by the collector Bruno Brunetti.

As every year, maestro Francesco Taranto will curate the 7th Conference “The Guitar in Italy between the 19th and 20th centuries” with numerous performers, speakers and experts.

Performance by Maestro Pedro Jesus Gomez, professor of the Madrid Conservatory, who will present the publication “The José Tomás Arrangements for solo guitar” edited by him and published by Schott-music editions.
Cremona Mandolini in Mostra, the event dedicated to the world of the mandolin which continues to have great success, will present a series of cultural events and live performances by mandolin ensembles from various cities in Italy and Europe, always with the artistic direction by maestro Carlo Aonzo.

Charango Present! with performances, display of instruments and educational workshops of the particular South American stringed instrument, curated by the charango.it organization

Friday 27 September new edition of the “New Sounds of Acoustic Music” competition for emerging artists, info, rules and participants on https://acousticguitarvillage.net/cremona-2024/concorso-new-sounds-of-acoustic-music/
Partners Taylor Guitars and Acus Sound Engineering

On Saturday 28 September on the Live Stage we will host the Italian Bluegrass Meeting, now in its 11th edition again coordinated by Danilo Cartia (16 bands for around 60 musicians!). Jam sessions, performances and workshops throughout the day with guaranteed fun and final dinner for all participants!
Special guests THE KRUGER BROTHERS, one of the best American bluegrass bands with the banjo champion Jens Kruger.
Partners of the event will always be Martin Guitars and the Deering Banjo Company.

The Open Stage, the other important live stage of the AGV, will present a non-stop daily performance for all days of the event, with acoustic guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, charangos ready to dialogue with accordions, wind instruments, pianos and other instruments present in the various halls of Cremona Musica

Presentation of the “Parole Liberate” project on Sunday 29 September on the Live Stage within Corde e Voci d’Autore: an entire afternoon dedicated to performances with artists who took part in the creation of the “Parole Liberate” CD, texts by prisoners set to music by various Italian and international musicians, Baracca & Burattini label awarded with the Cremona Musica Award.
There will be:
PAOLO ARCHETTI MAESTRI (vocals and guitar of Yo Yo Mundi)
TERESA PLANTAMURA (vocals, guitar) & DAVIDE BELLAZZINI (guitar)
CLARA GRAZIANO (voice, accordion) accompanied by Salvatore Fluto (guitars), Gabriele Coen (soprano sax, clarinet), Rosario Liberti (bass tuba), Alessia Salvucci (tambourines). Conducts and presents the actor Riccardo Monopoli

In the special Events Area of ​​the AGV presentation of the CD “Long Time Gone” Italian and international artists interpret the songs of David Crosby, a project produced by Cultural Association  “Armadillo”, Alberto Grollo, Francesco Lucarelli, Andrea Del Favero.

In the coming weeks the program will be further enriched, to the satisfaction of us organizers but above all to encourage and offer passionate visitors and commercial operators in the sector, be they master luthiers or companies, opportunities for meetings, contacts and business between shows, entertainment and insights educational cultures.

Technical partners Neumann Berlin and Sennheiser microphones, imported by Exhibo spa, Acus-sound Engineering audio-amplifier systems, Teknosign Professional Audio Equipment 

Appointment for operators and visitors on 27-28-29 September at the Fair and in the Historic Center of Cremona, we are waiting for you!

Staff at Acoustic Guitar Village, Cremona Musica
Cultural Association “Armadillo APS” – Sarzana (SP)
tel. +39 0187 626993