From Holland the extraordinary manouche guitarist Fapy Lafertin, together with the Belgian violinist Tcha Limberger and the English guitarist Dave Kelbie, the British-American duo The Matching Ties, from Madagascar the guitarist Solorazaf, from Germany the classical guitarist Julia Trintschuk, from Peru the charango virtuoso Alejandro Ataucusi and then the extraordinary mandolinist Carlo Aonzo, the group Djangology, Maurizio Geri and many other international artists coming to the Acoustic Guitar Village of Cremona Musica 2025! Artists who will participate and make unforgettable events such as Cremona Gypsy …

On Friday 26th, Saturday 27th e Sunday 28th September at AGV do not miss the masterclass held by master luthiers RICHARD HOOVER (US), Santa Cruz Guitar Company’s founder and patron, and TOM BILLS (US), extraordinary builder of archtop and flattop guitars, steel strings and nylon strings!

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We have collected many positive comments for the evident growth of the Acoustic Guitar Village and in general of the entire Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival: 20,110 operators and musicians from 74 countries, these are the official numbers of the last 2024 edition, and everyone passed and visited the AGV in pavilion 1!

Numerous interviews with operators and luthiers in the sector and a continuous and constant presence on social pages and …

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we are still working on the final closing details of the event, with the awareness and joy of the success of Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival: the data on admissions and attendance are being processed, but from the first findings there is talk of a growth in 20-30%!! This is truly a strong increase compared to the 2023 edition! Cremona Musica confirms itself once again as the most important event dedicated to quality music and musical instruments in Italy and leader in Europe.

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Many national and international guests are expected, these are the links for the program of events on the live stages and the various meetings, presentations, in-depth conferences, historical exhibitions:AGV2024 programconference-workshop-event programlist of AGV exhibitorsThis is the link for entrance tickets to the FairThe evening concerts on Friday 27th at the Auditorium of the Violin Museum and on Saturday 28th at the Federico II Courtyard in front of the Cathedral of Cremona have free admissionStill very few places left to participate in the lutherie masterclass held …

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 …

Dear friends it took a few days to recover from the great effort and joy of the success of Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival: over 20,000 visitors, with a strong increase compared to the 2022 edition, and then 364 exhibitors from 35 countries, more than 180 events in 3 days at the fair and in the city, over 100 international buyers from 28 countries and more than 300 artists and personalities involved in concerts, masterclasses and presentations! Cremona Musica confirms itself once again as …

Two weeks until the start of the Acoustic Guitar Village in Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, next Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th September, from 10am to 6pm.

Expected exhibitors and manufacturers of the best acoustic guitars in production as well as other plectrum and plucked instruments, with a large presence of mandolins, ukuleles and charangos.Appointment for dealers, shopkeepers, buyers, musicians, industry workers and passionate visitors at the Cremona Fair in pavilion 1, where the Acoustic Guitar Village area is located, with stands …

We are approaching the next edition of the Acoustic Guitar Village in Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, 22-23-24 September at the Cremona Fair and in the city.In addition to the registrations for the exhibition area by various national and international companies and luthiers, with the return of historic brands after the pandemic period, the program continues to grow, with many guests who will perform on the various stages outside and inside the pavilions and in the historic center of Cremona, with the two great …

The programming work continues for the next edition of the Acoustic Guitar Village in Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, 22-23-24 September at the Cremona Fair. In addition to the registrations for the exhibition area by various national and international companies and luthiers, with the return of historic brands after the pandemic period, the program of events and guests continues to grow, who will perform on the various stages outside and inside the pavilions and in the historic center of Cremona, with the two great …

LUTHERIE MASTERCLASSFriday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September at the AGV do not miss the masterclasses held by Master Luthiers LEO BUENDIA (Argentina) and TREVOR GORE (Australia)

“The modern guitar: design and aesthetics” the program of master luthier Leo Buendia“How to Control the Sound of a Guitar and Vibration of Strings and Tops” by master luthier Trevor Gore, author of the acclaimed and groundbreaking book “Contemporary Acoustic Guitar Design and Build”For more information, detailed programs and registration forms, consult our website: https://acousticguitarvillage.net/cremona-2023/corsi-di-formazione/#master1

enrollment: info@armadilloclub.org

MANDOLIN MASTERCLASS

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all the best for Happy Holidays, with the hope that your activities are in a strong recovery and you can spend a peaceful holiday period, ready for a successful 2023!We are already at work organizing the Acoustic Guitar Village 2023 program in Cremona Musica, 22-23-24 September.In the next communication we will give the first previews of international events and guests.Important innovations are also planned in the communication and promotion of the event, both for the digital part (website, social networks, newsletter, digital showcase, graphics, …

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a few days before the start of the Acoustic Guitar Village, inside Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, 23-25 ​​September at the Cremona Fair. More and more actors and protagonists among luthiers, guitar companies, speakers and experts in the sector and many many musicians present, 300 passes for events printed between musicians and speakers!

The entire Cremona Musica event is today the world’s leading trade fair for high-end craftsmanship musical instruments and the only sector fair in Europe: 300 exhibitors from 30 countries – 48% …

Dear friends,the organization of the many activities that will take place at the Acoustic Guitar Village within Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival continues, from 23 to 25 September at the Cremona Fair. More and more and with many illustrious guests! Last places to be able to subscribe toLUTHERY MASTERCLASS FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ARCH-TOP and BATTENTE teachers luthiers Claudio & Claudia Pagelli, John Monteleone (US), Rosalba De Bonis. John Monteleone will be awarded the Cremona Musica Award 2022 for his beautiful work in guitar lutherie. …