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The Sukosol Hotel is hosting the Asia International Guitar Festival & Competition 2018, featuring myriad internationally acclaimed musicians and classical guitar aficionados from around the globe, from Thursday until Sunday.
Held in collaboration with the Thailand Guitar Society and Savarez Strings, the 12th edition of what is said to be the biggest and most vibrant event for international guitar players, makers and enthusiasts in the region will once again come with a varied programme of master classes, guitar exhibits, competitions and concerts. The line-up of world-class guests includes Gérard Abiton (France), Paul Cesarczyk (USA/Poland), Roberto Aussel (Argentina), Giovanni Grano (Italy), Luciano Pompilio (Italy), Ruben Parejo (Spain), Gen Matsuda (Japan), Bruno Pancek (France), Andres Madariaga (Chile), Huy Thanh Nguyen (Vietnam), Jorgos Panetsos (Austria) and Anton Isselhadt (Germany).
Also participating will be leading Thai guitarists Woratep Rattana-umpawan, Pongpat Pongpradit, Ruttasart Weingsamoot and Apichai Chantanakajornfung.
The guitar competition is open to all, with the winner receiving a free guitar, case, string sets, certificate and performance rights at four prestigious events. Each day will culminate in a concert by one or more celebrated maestros.
The fee to each master class and competition session is 200 baht.
Evening concert tickets cost 600 baht (400 baht for students), including a coffee break, while afternoon concert tickets cost 300 baht.
All concerts will be staged at the Kamolmart Room. The Sukosol Hotel is on Si Ayutthaya Road.