The 25th Italian Guitar Week offers a journey through music, history, and the art of luthiery.
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The event takes place in the town of Martinengo, in the Province of Bergamo, and offers an in-depth exploration that combines the Renaissance tradition of master luthier craftsmanship with 20th-century compositions. The festival is curated by Maestro Giacomo Parimbelli and organized by the Bergamo Chitarra Association, under the patronage of the City of Martinengo and Pro Loco Martinengo.
Schedule of events
Friday, November 13, at 8:30 p.m.
Prelude: “Martinenghese Guitar Hymn” with Michela Rinaldi (flute), Giacomo and Andrea Parimbelli (guitars).
“Monument to Life”: a visual journey featuring an exhibition of sculptural sketches created by Class 4C of the Liceo Manzù under the guidance of Professor Corrado Gianmaria Spreafico.
Saturday, November 14, at 8:30 p.m.
Concerts featuring a guitar duo and a chamber music trio consisting of flute, violin, and cello.
Sunday, November 15
: Workshop Activities and Concerts
From 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: “A Day in the Luthier’s Workshop,” an exhibition of handcrafted guitars and guitar-related publications.
From 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.: “Guitar Talents,” concerts by students from Bergamo.
At 11:00 a.m.: “The Flamenco Guitar” with Alex Maltauro Berto.
At 11:30 a.m.: Listening session and presentation of handcrafted guitars.
From 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: concerts, lectures, and presentations by Gualtiero Nicolini, Alberto Walter Salin, Francesco Taranto, and Mario Caironi.
Presentation of the “Martinengo Guitar and Luthiery Festival Award—25th Edition.”