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Gitaristenpodium Groningen

Gitaristenpodium Groningen, one of the most renowned classical guitar series in the country was run uninterruptedly between 1993-2013. Organising concerts of classical guitar crème de la crème and impeccable organisation attracted audiences from all over the Netherlands that helped to ensure an international prominence of Gitaristenpodium Groningen. After five long years of absence, the DGF has taken it upon itself to bring the GPG concert series back to classical guitar lovers. Last season we enjoyed concerts by Lorenzo Micheli, Gérard Abiton, and Samuel Asistores.

This year, we have an exceptional list of artists ready to grace the stage in Groningen: Guy Hirschberger, a duo with Daniel Rowland and Alberto Mesirca, and Kristina Vårlid! These talented guitarists promise to captivate audiences with their exquisite artistry.

Don’t miss out on this thrilling and diverse season! We highly recommend securing your tickets in advance. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

Current Season

Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Guy Hirschberger

January 31, 2025

Guy Hirschberger, an Israeli guitarist, has won multiple prestigious awards including 1st prize at the Antwerp Guitar Competition, the Audience Prize at the Groningen Guitar Competition, and the 2024 "Prix de la Ville de Genève" for artistic and academic achievements. Supported by the America-Israel Cultural Foundation, this rising star promises a virtuosic concert that showcases his exceptional guitar skills and is not to be missed.


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Alberto Mesirca & Daniel Rowland

February 21, 2025

Guitar and violin, what a combination. Especially when Daniel Rowland and Alberto Mesirca are playing. Alberto Mesirca is an accomplished guitarist who plays everywhere, and Daniel Rowland is an amazing violinist. They are going to play Paganini, De Falla, and other composers, and… a world premiere. How exciting is that? We are definitely going to be there. Are you?


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Kristina Vårlid & Aleksey Shadrin

May 23, 2025

Kristina Vårlid is a well-known name in the guitar world with two great CDs and several awards to her name. She will be joined on stage by the talented cellist Aleksey Shadrin, who brings his deep musicality to every performance. Don't miss this unique opportunity! Music by Schubert, Ravel, Tedesco and Cassadó will be heard!


Previous seasons

Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Gérard Abiton

May 31, 2024


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Lorenzo Micheli

March 15, 2024


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Samuel Asistores

November 17, 2023


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Pavel Steidl

June 2, 2023


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Luka Lovrekovic

March 24, 2023


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Marko Topchii

November 25, 2022


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Carlo Marchione

May 13, 2022


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Kristina Vårlid

March 25, 2022


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Liying Zhu

November 5, 2021


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Thibaut Garcia

November 1, 2019


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Rovshan Mamedkuliev

June 7, 2019


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Gabriel Bianco

March 8, 2019


Gitaristenpodium Groningen - Kristina Vårlid

November 9, 2018


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