Budapest International Guitar Competition

Reflecting ever-growing interest in classical guitar worldwide, the first-ever
Budapest International Guitar Competition
is drawing numerous talented musicians from near and far to vie for top honors in this multi-day event. Beginning with an opening concert of pieces by Chopin, Brahms, and other composers at the
Old Academy of Music
(Pest VI, Vörösmarty u. 35) at 7pm on November 4, Magyar string masters József Eötvös and András Csáki set the tone for days of preliminary rounds and semi-finals before the competitors perform for the public on November 8 at 4pm and 8pm in the newly renovate Solti Hall of the
Liszt Academy
on Liszt Ferenc Square.