About the 25th CICGF^®

Please join us in welcoming our June 2025 roster of world renowned artists, teachers, lecturers, and the sixth annual James Stroud National Classical Guitar Youth Competition Semi-Finalists to a concentrated series - of world class classical guitar concerts, performance premieres, master classes, lectures, private lessons, and a demonstration of fine concert guitars - celebrating the classical guitar and art music: solo and ensemble, old and new.

INSPIRE guitarists and non-guitarist of all ages, genders, national origins, and backgrounds;

ENCOURAGE deeper thought, discussion, and understanding about how we perceive, perform, teach, 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.

As always, I extend my deepest thanks to all of you, individuals and institutions alike, who have supported our Festival so faithfully, so appreciatively, so diversely over these many years. 

I look forward to welcoming from near and far new and returning participants to this year's Silver Jubilee Celebration.

Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival^®