Numerous events including exhibitions, live performances, conferences, workshops and masterclasses in lutherie and guitar teaching will take place during the ACOUSTIC GUITAR VILLAGE within Cremona Musica International Exhibitions and Festival, at the Cremona Fair on 2-3-4 October 2026
PROGRAM
Friday 2 – Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 October
MASTERCLASS OF LUTHERIE FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR
A series of events dedicated to the mandolin, a small yet great stringed instrument. Artistic direction by Maestro Carlo Aonzo, with the collaboration and cultural consultancy of master luthier Lorenzo Frignani.
Coordination and organizational direction by Alessio Ambrosi and the Armadillo APS Cultural Association.
Desk for the dissemination of mandolin activities
Conferences and meetings in the AGV Events Area
A review of plucked string orchestras and ensembles on the Classic Stage, in the “Ponchielli” indoor hall.
Performances on the esternal Open Stage
Francesco Musmarra Award, established by the Maestro Francesco Musmarra Association of Catania in collaboration with the Tiberina Academy of Rome
SPECIAL EVENT: “CHARANGO PRESENTE!”
Meetings, performances, seminars, and presentations featuring the charango, the small 10-string Latin American instrument. Coordination by Achille Zoni, with the participation and activities of Mario Cardona, Ignacio Riveros Murray, and IK Aureliano Gonzalez. International guest: Peruvian musician Alejandro Ataucusi.
Desk with instrument exhibition and presentation of the charango.it organization’s activities.
Live Stage performances by artists and guests.
CONFERENCES-WORKSHOPS (Classic Stage, internal hall “Ponchielli”)
FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER………………………………………..SATURDAY 3 OCTOBER h. 11-12am:……………………………………………………h. 3-6pm:9° Conference “The Guitar in 1800” curated by M° Francesco Taranto
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER h. 11-11:30amShowcase del M° Roberto Fabbri (Ramirez Guitars)
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES (historical centre of Cremona)
FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER
AUDITORIUM OF THE MUSEUM OF THE VIOLIN , from 9pmCremona Musica Special Night Free admission until seats are filled.
Performances of:
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SATURDAY 3 OCTOBERCREMONA MUSICA DOWNTOWN from 9pm Concert in the Federico II° Courtyard, in front of Piazza Duomo, Cremona Performances of: ………………………………………………………………
Marco Manusso
SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER
Performances of young acoustic guitarists and acoustic bands, Music Stage in Piazza Roma, historical centre of Cremona
coordinated by Massimo Ottini