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Opening Concert

Encuentrozwei Horizonte

Residenz Orchester Baden-Württemberg
Conductor: Sven Gnass
Guitar: Nirse González

The International Guitar Festival Tübingen 2025 opens with the concert “Encuentro - zwei Horizonte”, a musical dialogue between two worlds. At the center are two composers whose lives and works uniquely connect European and Latin American musical traditions.

Concierto para Guitarra y Orquesta - Antonio Lauro (1917-1986)
Antonio Lauro, born in 1917 in Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela), is considered one of the most important composers for classical guitar in Latin America. He studied in Caracas with Vicente Emilio Sojo and Raúl Borges and, with his famous Valses Venezolanos, shaped the global guitar repertoire. His Concierto para Guitarra y Orquesta, composed in 1956, is one of his few orchestral works. It combines elements of Venezuelan folklore with classical form and carries Lauro's unmistakable melodic signature.

Concierto de las Alpujarras (World Premiere) - Francisco Rodrigo (1938- )
Francisco Rodrigo Arto, born in 1938 in Valtierra, Navarra (Spain), studied in Granada and from 1964 lived for many years in Caracas, Venezuela, where he taught at the Conservatorio José Ángel Lamas. His music unites the sound of Spain with Latin American expression. Today he once again lives in his native Navarra. The Concierto de las Alpujarras is dedicated to guitarist Nirse González, who will premiere it this evening as soloist. In this music, Mediterranean and tropical soundscapes merge - a bridge between past and present. For the festival, it is a great honor to present this work for the very first time.

An evening that connects musical horizons - full of exchange, emotion, and diversity. The perfect opening for a festival that celebrates music as a bridge between cultures.

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Residenz Orchester Baden-Württemberg

Conductor: Sven Gnass

Soloist: Nirse González

 

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Classic Talent

Competition

The IGT Competition is the international contest of the Tübingen Guitar Festival - a meeting place for young guitarists from all over the world. Here they share their passion for music, showcase their skills, and inspire both the audience and the jury.

As every year, the program includes compulsory pieces. In 2025, these come from Antonio Lauro, one of the most renowned composers for classical guitar in Latin America. Thanks to the generous support of Caroni Music, the sheet music for these works is available free of charge to all interested musicians.

This year, the competition will take place in the freshly renovated premises of the Tübingen Music School - an inspiring setting offering the best conditions for focused playing and special musical experiences.

The winners will not only receive prizes, but also the opportunity to perform for the festival audience the following year at the Laureates in Concert.

And best of all: you can be there in person! Experience how young talents take the stage and perhaps already meet the guitar stars of tomorrow.

Time: Depending on the number of finalists, we will adjust the starting time and announce it in good time.

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Young Talents

Laureates in Concert
& Awards Ceremony

The Laureates in Concert is a special highlight of the festival. This concert features the winners of the IGT Competition 2024, immediately following the awards ceremony for this year's competition, also held in the freshly renovated premises of the Tübingen Music School.

2024 Laureates:

1st Prize - Sohta Nakabayashi (Japan)
2nd Prize - Rosa Franziska Maier (Austria)
3rd Prize - Claudio Mírate (Italy)

In this concert, they present their artistry in full freedom - offering a varied program that showcases the guitar's full expressive range.

An evening to be moved, inspired, and excited about the future of these talents. Join us as the guitar stars of tomorrow step into the spotlight.

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Matinee Concert

Tübinger Musikschule

In cooperation with the Tübingen Music School, our valued collaborator since the very beginning of the festival, young talents present a varied program that showcases the many facets of guitar music.

From classical works to folkloric sounds and contemporary pieces, these young guitarists display their skill, creativity, and passion for music. This concert is a wonderful opportunity to experience the impressive abilities of the next generation of musicians - and to support their artistic growth.

A morning full of fresh energy, inspiring music, and new discoveries.

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Chamber Concert

BolerosMusik der Liebe

An evening full of emotion, nostalgia, and musical intimacy: The chamber concert “Boleros” takes the audience into the sensual world of Latin American love songs - a place where music and emotion are inseparably intertwined.

At the heart of the program is the Bolero - an elegant, often bittersweet musical form that transforms heartbeats into music, captures longing in melody, and tells stories of love in all its facets: of first encounters, closeness and desire, pain and farewell. The Bolero is not just a song - it is a feeling, carried by gentle harmonies and sincere words.

Four outstanding musicians bring this music to life with dedication and skill:

Miguel Siso - Venezuelan Cuatro
Eleazar Rodríguez - Vocals
Manuel Sánchez - Guitar & Double Bass
Sergio Fernández - Percussion


Together, they take the audience on a musical journey through the history and beauty of the Bolero - from its origins in the Caribbean and Latin America to its celebrated moments on the world's stages. Their interpretations blend the richness of tradition with their own personal touch and a tangible love for this music.

Every note, every pause speaks of love - in its most beautiful, musical form.

An evening for listening, feeling, and remembering - for all who wish to be touched by the poetry of music and the warmth of the heart.

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Miguel Siso

Eleazar Rodríguez

Manuel Sánchez

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Nur DU fehlst!

Open Stage& DJ-Party

An evening full of spontaneity, encounters, and dance:
The OpenStage invites musicians of all styles to conquer the stage - whether solo, in a duo, or spontaneously formed. The only requirement: bring a guitar! Here it's not about perfection but about the joy of making music together and discovering new sounds.

After the OpenStage part, the evening flows seamlessly into a DJ party full of rhythm, energy, and good vibes. The dance floor becomes a meeting point for festival visitors, musicians, and everyone who wants to celebrate the night in style.

Whether as a performer or as a listener - this evening is open to everyone who loves music and wants to be part of the festival community.

Note: The number of participants is limited. To help us plan better, please register briefly at igt.kontakte@gmail.com

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Closing Concert

Pueblo NovoStimmen aus Lateinamerika

Manoa Quartett:
Miguel Siso - Cuatro (Venezuela)
Matheus Donato - Cavaquinho (Brazil)
Leo Montana - Piano (Brazil)
Manuel Sánchez - Double Bass (Venezuela)


Special Guest: Carolina Riaño - Vocals (Colombia)

An evening full of joy, virtuosity, and musical encounters: the International Guitar Festival Tübingen 2025 bids farewell with a festive finale that brings the magic of Latin America to the stage.

The Manoa Quartet, rooted in Venezuela and Brazil, blends tradition with fresh creativity, uniting folkloric sounds, urban grooves, and heartfelt melodies into a unique, captivating style. With Colombian singer Carolina Riaño, the program expands to include music from across Latin America - from Colombia, Peru, and Cuba to Argentina. Each piece tells its own story and reveals the richness and diversity of Latin American music.

A vibrant and moving conclusion that takes the audience on a musical journey through the voices of Latin America - and brings the festival year to a close with a truly special “Chévere” feeling.

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Miguel Siso

Matheus Donato

Manuel Sánchez