Long Island Guitar Festival

10/23/2024

The 2025 Long Island Guitar Festival
April 30th - May 4th, 2025

We are excited to announce a few artists that are scheduled to appear.

Jérémy Jouve
Raphaella Smits
Mela Guitar Quartet
Kithara Duo (Olga Amelkina-Vera & Fernand Vera)
Hao Yang

More artists and schedule information coming soon.

10/01/2024

Save the Date!! LIGF 2025 - April 30 - May 4
More Details Coming Soon!

04/29/2024

The 2024 LIGF will be one to remember. There were so many outstanding performances. Our thanks to all the performers who shared their music with us this year. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the LIGF. We will be posting photos throughout the week. 'Til next year

04/29/2024

A few photos from the National High School Classical Guitar Competition awards ceremony. Here are the results
First Prize - Nathan Park
Second Prize - Ellis Chow
Third Finalist - Anson Richman

First prize winner, Nathan Park, was the recipient of a new guitar built by local luthier Brian Itzkin.

04/29/2024

A picture form yesterday's concert with The Eden Stell Guitar Duo. A brilliant performance to close out the 2024 LIGF...Bravo!

04/28/2024

Local News Coverage

04/28/2024

4pm Today!!

Eden Stell Guitar Duo - Sunday, April 28th - 4:00 pm
Guitar Duo concert featuring music by:Mozart, Presti, Scarlatti, Lesur,Jolivet
Link for tickets in comments.

04/28/2024

LIGF Day 5 Schedule - SUNDAY, April 28

12:30 pm - SHOWCASE: ENSEMBLE SHOWCASE

Music by Ward, Kindle, York, Hart, Kanengiser

Scheduled ensembles include the NJMEA HS Honors Guitar Orchestra, the New Jersey Guitar Orchestra, the New York City Guitar Orchestra and the James Madison HS Guitar Ensemble.

4:00 pm CONCERT:EDEN STELL GUITAR DUO

Music by: Mozart, Presti, Sarajyan, Scarlatti, Lesur, Jolivet

04/27/2024

TODAY! - FREE EVENT - Find your perfect pairing! The LIGF is excited to host an Alhambra "Guitar Tasting" on Saturday, April 27th at 5pm

This event is limited to 35 participants. Registration link is in the comments. All who register will be entered to win a Fishman Loudbox Micro amp!!

04/27/2024

LIGF Day 4 Schedule - SATURDAY, April 27

10:00 am - Eden Stell Duo Masterclass

12:30 pm - CONCERT: OWEN WANG
2023 National High School Classical Guitar Competition Winner

1:45 pm - Finals: National High School Classical Guitar Competition

3:30 pm - LECTURE: BEYOND ARANJUEZ: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF JOAQUÍN RODRIGO with Lauren Ishida

5:00 pm - DEMONSTRATION: "ALHAMBRA GUITAR TASTING"
with the Serenade Duo (Limited to 35 people - registration required)

8:00 pm - CONCERT: Ana Vidovic

04/27/2024

We were thrilled to have David Leisner return to the LIGF again. This was David's eighth performance at the festival in its thirty-two-year history. He has become part of the LIGF extended family and is an important part of our story. David played a beautiful folk-inspired program last night that was truly a musical gift to all who attended. Bravo!!

04/27/2024

Tonight! Limited Tickets Available

Ana Vidovic - Saturday April 27th 8pm at the 2024 LIGF
Link for tickets in comments below.

04/26/2024

A few highlights from LIGF Day 2

04/26/2024

Tonight at 8pm!

David Leisner - Friday, April 26th - 8:00 pm
Solo Concert featuring works by: Bach, Duarte, Schubert, Leisner, Winslow, Mertz
Link for tickets in comments.

04/26/2024

LIGF Day 3 Schedule - FRIDAY, April 26

4:30 pm - Semi-Finals: National High School Classical Guitar Competition (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)

8:00 pm - CONCERT: David Leisner
Fellowship Hall

04/25/2024

What a terrific opening concert at the LIGF last night! Bravo to all the performers.

04/25/2024

Tonight!!

Nicoletta Todesco & Huy Thanh Nguyen - Thursday, April 25th - 7:30 pm

Music by: Chilesotti, Granados, Pujol, Koskin, Todesco
Link for tickets in comments.