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.
Armin Kelly, Founder and Artistic DirectorCleveland
International Classical Guitar Festival®
FEATURED FESTIVAL ARTISTS
JUNE 2-5, 2022:
Jason Vieaux (USA), CIM Guitar Dept. Co-Head -
Grammy Winner [He is] perhaps the most precise and soulful
classical guitarist of his generation..... (NPR)
Colin
Davin (USA), CIM Guitar Dept. Co-Head[He is a] player with a virtuoso's technique, a deeply expressive musicianship,
and a probing imagination. (American Record Guide)
Molly Barth (USA), flute - Grammy
Winner[F]erociously talented... (The Oregonian)
Jordan Chase (USA), composer[L]yrical, rhythmically jagged and stark in majesty.... (The Boston
Musical Intelligencer)
Robert Gruca (USA), guitarRobert Gruca is a brilliant player with gorgeous tone and a flawless sense of
rhythm. (Audaud.com)
Drew Henderson (Canada), eight string
guitarDrew is an amazing guitarist,
recording engineer, and video producer. (This is Classical Guitar)