About the CICGF^®

Please join us in welcoming our June 2022 roster of world renowned artists, teachers, and the James Stroud National Youth Competition Semi-Finalists to a concentrated series of live concerts and events celebrating the classical guitar and art music: solo and ensemble, old and new.

The Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival® strives to:

INSPIRE guitarists and non-guitarist of all ages and backgrounds;

ENCOURAGE deeper thought, discussion, and understanding about how we perceive, perform, and evaluate fine music;

NURTURE new and old musical relationships;

PROMOTE the creation and dissemination of fine musical art.

For we believe that it is in heightened moments of live musical magic—when art and chance coalesce, time stops, and egos dissolve—that often we become most mindful of our shared humanity.

Please consider making a tax deductible DONATION to support our artists and events. Concert ticket sales cover less than one third the cost of bringing the worlds' finest classical guitarists, lutenists, teachers, and assisting artists to Northeast Ohio, USA.

The Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival® is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

More so than ever, I look forward to welcoming new and returning participants to our Festival.

FEATURED FESTIVAL ARTISTS JUNE 2-5, 2022:

Dieter Hennings (USA), guitar