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23rd Edition of the Enrico Mercatali International Classical Guitar Festival
The 23rd edition of the Enrico Mercatali International Classical Guitar Festival, created in memory of the Gorizia guitarist Enrico Mercatali, who passed away prematurely and became a springboard for many musicians.
On the program in Gorizia:
Saturday, May 9 – 6:00 PM
De Grazia Palace, Via Oberdan 15
Presentation of the 23rd Altamira Gorizia Guitar Competition
Exhibition "Six Strings on Canvas" - curated by Marina Legovini
Group exhibition and watercolor competition “The Sounds of the Forest,” featuring the Gorizia Guitar Orchestra.
Von d'honneur
Monday, May 11 – 8:00 PM
De Grazia Palace, Via Oberdan 15
"Young Talents" concert by the guitar classes of the "G. Tartini" Conservatory of Music in Trieste
Thursday, May 14 – 7:30 pm
De Grazia Palace, Via Oberdan 15
Concert of the winners of the 2025 Altamira Gorizia Guitar Competition
- Tobiáš Krpec (CZ) – 1st prize IV category soloists up to 20 years
- Daniyah Guitar Duo: Alice Brandáo (PT) and Maja Kralj (SLO) – 1st prize in the chamber music category
- Leon Ravnikar (SLO) – 1st prize in the concert category
Friday, May 15th
De Grazia Palace, Via Oberdan 15
9.00 am – Concert Hall
Competition auditions begin
6:00 pm – Library room
“Altamira Guitar” presentation – curated by Antonio Desiderio
7:30 pm – Concert Hall
Concert by guitarist Ayaka Mukaiyama (JP) – 1st prize Bale-Valle competition (HR) 2025
Special concert by the “Solo Duo” (Italy): Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo Mela
Awards ceremony and concert
Day 1 of the competition
Saturday, May 16th
9:00 a.m. – Palazzo De Grazia Concert Hall, Via Oberdan 15
Competition auditions begin
7:00 p.m. - Auditorium of Friulian Culture, Via Roma 5
Category IV final of the competition (soloists up to 20 years old)
Special concert by guitarist Aniello Desiderio (Italy)
Awards ceremony and concert
Day 2 of the competition
Sunday, May 17
De Grazia Palace, Via Oberdan 15
9.00 am - Concert Hall
Competition auditions begin
8:00 PM - Concert Hall
Concert category final
Awards Ceremony on Day 3 of the competition and the awarding of the "Enrico Mercatali 2026" prize
Wine of honor
Artistic Director: Maestro Claudio Pio Liviero
Painting exhibition opening hours:
Saturday, May 9 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday, May 11 – 7:00-9:00 PM
Thursday, May 14 – 7:00-9:00 PM
Friday, May 15 – 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 16 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 17 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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