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For pianists, there's the Van Cliburn Competition; for violinists, it's the Paganini Competition; for classical
guitarists, the premiere concert platform for launching international careers is the Falletta Competition. Named in honor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's Music Director, the JoAnn Falletta International Guitar
Concerto Competition was launched in 2004 by PBS member station WNED and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. It is the world's first concerto competition for classical guitarists.The
JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition, inaugurated by WNED and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in Buffalo, New York in 2004, will present its third competition on
June 9-13, 2008 at Buffalo's Kleinhans Music Hall. Open to classical guitarists throughout the world, the competition has set a
deadline of March 15, 2008 for applications, with the official announcement of semifinalists and alternates on May 1, 2008. Tickets now available! To purchase, click on ticket icon or call 885-5000
The public will be able to attend the two-part semifinal round competitions on: Tuesday June 10, 7:30pm (then, click on "Specials" on left-hand menu)
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Wednesday June 11, 7:30pm (then, click on "Specials" on left-hand menu)
Finalists will perform with the BPO, conducted by JoAnn Falletta, on:
Friday June 13, 8pm.
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