Pubblicati sul sito tutti i programmi dei vari eventi che si terranno durante la manifestazione, sia alla Fiera di Cremona sia nel centro storico della città da venerdì 2 a domenica 4 ottobre.Tantissimi gli strumenti in esposizione, tra chitarre acustiche e altri strumenti a plettro e pizzico acustici, e un programma di esibizioni, meeting, conferenze, masterclass, mostre storiche e altri eventi che coinvolgono sempre più artisti e addetti del settore internazionali.

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Dear friends,The entire acoustic music community is gathering at the AGV area of ​​Cremona Musica Expo & Festival, taking place from October 2nd to 4th at the Cremona Exhibition Center!The packed schedule of events will cover country, bluegrass, blues, Gypsy jazz, singer-songwriter music, fingerstyle, and more—always with the acoustic guitar taking center stage, featuring great performers and enthusiasts from the world of acoustic strings.The program features classical guitar and chitarra battente performances, the “Accordi Apuani” Orchestra—comprising 72 guitarists and 18 violinists—and mandolin orchestras, including …

Dear friends,everything is moving forward with the preparations for the AGV at the Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, from October 2nd to 4th at the Cremona Fair.There are still some pre-fitted stands and tables available, which we are confident will sell out over the summer.The Acoustic Guitar Village promises to be a wonderful edition, with the presence of manufacturers and importers and countless events that will attract musicians, public, and international buyers. Cremona Musica is increasingly playing a key role as a European …

From October 2 to 4, 2026, the Acoustic Guitar Village returns to Cremona Musica with a training program on violin making for luthiers, professional and amateur builders, and enthusiasts in general.This year’s masterclass, following widespread demand, will focus specifically on the repair and restoration of acoustic guitars and other plectrum and plucked instruments.Instructors will be Master Luthiers DOUG & SHARON PROPER (USA), owners and operators of The Guitar Specialist, Inc., a renowned repair and restoration workshop in Westchester County, New York, and IAN DAVLIN …

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!

Dear friends,We hope this newsletter finds you healthy and fully working in your laboratories!

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 …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

The program of the next edition of the AGV inside Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, 27-28-29 September, continues to expand and the events and registrations of national and international luthiers and guitar companies are intensifying. Everything points to a great 2024 edition of the event, now an unmissable European annual event for manufacturers of acoustic guitars, classic and modern, and other plectrum and plucked instruments, for the satisfaction and pleasure of many enthusiasts who come to try the various instruments on display and …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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

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