ÁNGEL G. PIÑERO > THE ASSOCIATION AND THE COMPETITION
ANGEL G. PIÑERO CLASSICAL GUITAR ASSOCIATION
In April 2016, the guitarist from Cádiz founded the Classical Guitar Association that bears his name with the intention of "promoting the classical guitar in the world".
The aim of the competitions is to spread the Spanish classical guitar around the world, to interest young people in the instrument and to support young guitarists starting out on their careers. In the competitions the participants perform exclusively the works of Ángel G. Piñero, works that have been performed at important music festivals, such as the Festival Internacional de Música Contemporánea de Madrid (COMA) and on stages in Europe and America.
His legacy
“The guitar is eternal, immortal. Only the hands that caress it change”
Angel is -because he always will be- a bridge with the new generations of guitarists, through the Ángel G. Piñero Classical Guitar Association and the International Competitions that the Association promotes every year.
Always with a purpose: to enrich the musical heritage of the Spanish classical guitar.
The Contest
In 2014 Ángel G. Piñero created a classical guitar competition for young Spanish and foreign talents from 18 to 35 years old.
Concerned about the lack of diffusion of the classical guitar and the scarcity of guitar concerts in Spain, Ángel decided to organise an international classical guitar competition to attract the best guitarists of the moment to compete for the prizes and the honour of winning the competition. As part of the policy of supporting the contestants, the Association organised concerts for them in Spain and abroad. The competition was communicated to music conservatories in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Oceania. In this sense, it is the “Ángel G. Piñero” Classical Guitar Association itself which is responsible for the development, promotion and dissemination of this unique competition in its field.
The Ángel G. Piñero International Classical Guitar Contest brings together guitarists from all continents. Since its creation in 2014 until 2019 it has been held physically in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz). For the 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions, the contest was held in digital format, due to the COVID-19 crisis.
In 2026, the XIII edition of the “Ángel G. Piñero” International Classical Guitar Competition will take place.
This edition, which will take place in a hybrid format (online and in person), will consist of two phases:
1) A preliminary phase, which will end on May 20, 2026, after which the five finalists will be selected:
a) Candidates must register using the form shown at the end of the explanation, pay the registration fee (€50), and send the required material to the address provided. They will then receive the scores for the two works by Ángel G. Piñero that they will be required to perform: angelgpinero@gmail.com.
b) The material with the performance of the two works must be sent before May 20, 2026, via “WeTransfer” to this address: angelgpinero@gmail.com. Do not post on YouTube.
- 1 video in MP4 format
- 1 audio file in .WAV format
2) A final round in person, which will take place on July 2 in El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz, Spain)
Pre-registration form
THE JURY
Jury members:
- Catherine Lacoste: President of the Ángel G. Piñero Classical Guitar Association “.
- Enrique Iglesias Romero: Music Director/Advisor for Culture, Historical Heritage, and Education of El Puerto de Santa María.
- The name of the third member of the jury will be published in the coming weeks.
Jury evaluation: Musical expression and tempo will be particularly valued in the evaluation of performances.
If there are no Spanish participants among the five finalists selected, the best Spanish candidate will be selected as the sixth finalist.
The works must be played from memory during the final.
The jury’s decision is final.
The jury’s decision will be published on the association’s website and Facebook page, along with a video of the winner. The winners will be announced on social media profiles. A video of the Competition will be published on the Angel G. Piñero website (www.angelpinero.com).
A summary of the XIII Competition will be sent to music magazines with the help of competitors who have direct contact with the media in their countries.
PRIZES
First prize: 4,000 euros (3,000 euros and 1,000 euros in travel expenses) plus a paid concert.
Second prize: 3,000 euros (2,000 euros and 1,000 euros for travel expenses).
Third prize: 2,000 euros (1,000 euros and 1,000 euros for travel expenses). In collaboration with the AIE.
Finalists not awarded a prize: each of them will receive 1,000 euros for travel expenses.
CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION
The competition is open to the public.
Competition participants must be under 36 years of age on the date of registration for the competition.
Participants must have completed their higher education in guitar or be in the process of completing their final courses.
Participation in the competition implies the transfer to the Ángel G. Piñero Classical Guitar Association of the rights to reproduce and distribute photographic and recording material, in accordance with intellectual property legislation, by any means, all on a non-profit basis.
COMPETITION RULES
It is recommended that you register early to allow yourself as much time as possible to study the two works composed by Ángel G. Piñero.
- Online registration: form to be completed on this website.
- Payment of registration fee: €50
ASOCIACION DE GUITARRA CLASICA “ÁNGEL G. PIÑERO”
Calle Maldonado 55, 28006. Madrid (Spain)
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- Materials to be sent. For pre-registration to be effective, candidates must send their CV, an artistic photo with a guitar, and proof of payment to the following email address: angelgpinero@gmail.com.
- Submission of the scores for the two mandatory pieces. Once the relevant information has been received, registrants will receive the pieces by email at the address indicated on the registration form. Approximate duration of the two pieces: 12 minutes. Registrants will also receive an online master class from Ángel G. Piñero on technique and interpretation.
- The organization and costs of travel, accommodation, and meals for participation in the second phase of the competition will be the responsibility of each participant.
VIDEO XII EDITION 2025 (El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz)
Awards Ceremony and Concert
Award Ceremony and Performance by José Fonseca
PRESS XII EDITION 2025 (El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz)
Josué Fonseca gana el XII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Clásica ‘Ángel G. Piñero’, que muestra un altísimo nivel
El teniente de alcalde de Cultura, Enrique Iglesias, agradece a la organización, encabezada por Catherine Lacoste, viuda de Piñero, mantener el certamen y realizarlo en El Puerto, que enriquece así su programación musical.
El cubano Josué Fonseca gana el XII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Clásica “Ángel G. Piñero”
- Cinco finalistas de distintas nacionalidades compitieron anoche en el Auditorio Municipal San Miguel
- El certamen rinde homenaje al concertista gaditano y apoya a jóvenes talentos de la guitarra española
Tras una fase eliminatoria online, en la que participaron 17 guitarristas de 13 nacionalidades, el jurado seleccionó a cinco finalistas.
Josué Fonseca gana el XII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Clásica Ángel G. Piñero
El teniente de alcalde de Cultura, Enrique Iglesias, presidió anoche la ceremonia de entrega de premios del XII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Clásica “Ángel G. Piñero”, que se desarrolló en el Auditorio Municipal Monasterio San Miguel. Tras una primera fase eliminatoria on line, en la que participaron 17 guitarristas de 13 nacionalidades diferentes, el jurado eligió a 5 finalistas, que interpretaron dos obras de Piñero.
Josué Fonseca gana el XII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Clásica “Ángel G. Piñero”
Iglesias agradece a la organización, encabezada por Catherine Lacoste, viuda de Piñero, mantener el certamen y realizarlo en El Puerto.
El Puerto vibra con el XII Concurso Ángel G. Piñero y un ganador cubano que brilló
El Auditorio Municipal Monasterio San Miguel acogió la gala final del XII Concurso Internacional de Guitarra Clásica “Ángel G. Piñero”, donde el guitarrista cubano Josué Fonseca fue proclamado ganador. El certamen, celebrado en El Puerto de Santa María, concluyó con una entrega de premios presidida por el teniente de alcalde de Cultura, Enrique Iglesias.
GALLERY XI EDITION 2024 (El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz)
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PRESS XI EDITION 2024 (El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz)
ONDA CADIZ TV
Programme “Cádiz contigo” | Interview with Catherine Lacoste
(July 10th 2024)
GALLERY X EDITION 2023 (Granada)
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VIDEO X EDITION 2023 (Granada)
Complete concert
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