Sabrina Vlaškalić Legacy Guitar Competition for Youth

25th and 26th of February

We are excited to introduce a new addition for youth at our guitar festival.

Our goal is to provide a platform for nurturing and celebrating the next generation of classical guitarists. Central to the youth festival is the Sabrina Vlaškalić Legacy Guitar Competition for Youth. Participants will have the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from the jury, attend masterclasses, and participate in coached chamber music ensembles. Additionally, they will have access to all concerts and events at the Groningen Guitar Festival.

In memory of Sabrina Vlaškalić

We are proud to name this competition in honor of Sabrina Vlaškalić, a truly remarkable human being and classical guitarist who founded the Dutch Guitar Foundation. Her unwavering passion for music profoundly impacted many lives, both through her concert career and as a dedicated teacher at the Prince Claus Conservatoire in Groningen. She was a young prodigy herself and had huge success from a very early age.

Her passing in 2019 created a significant void in the guitar community. Although Sabrina was taken from us far too soon, she left an everlasting mark. Through this competition, we aim to celebrate her rich legacy. We hope to inspire young guitarists, just as she did throughout her extraordinary life.

Schedule and Pricing

Our youth competition is divided into three age categories.

Group I ( €75 ) : Individuals born in 2012 or later
Group II ( €95 ): Individuals born in 2010 or later
Group III ( €125 ): Individuals born in 2008 or later
Group I, II, or III, with Groningen Guitar Festival Participation ( €195 )

All participants, regardless of age will receive

A youth competition entry in their respective age category
A guitar lesson
Entry to all concerts and events during the Groningen Guitar Festival
The opportunity to attend masterclasses of other participants of the Groningen Guitar Festival

No matter the age group, the participant can also choose to include full festival participation. This implies their attendance for the entire festival week. Participants choosing this option will receive

A youth competition entry in their respective age category
A guitar lesson
A masterclass lesson with one of our festival artists
Optional entry in our non-age limited competition
Optional entry in the GuitarExpo livestream competition
Entry to all concerts and events during the Groningen Guitar Festival
The opportunity to attend masterclasses of other participants of the Groningen Guitar Festival

Prizes

Group III - 1. Prize

€

850

Group II - 1. Prize

€

250
+ a guitar from Kremona

Group I - 1. Prize

€

100
+ a guitar from Kremona