Alhambra Junior International Guitar Competition (CIGAJ)
Alicante, Spain · Classical guitar competition
- Location
- Alicante, Spain
- Application deadline
- 24 October 2025
- Event dates
- 21 November 2025 – 22 November 2025
- Frequency
- annual
- Eligibility / age
- Category A: up to 13 years old; Category B: up to 17 years old; Category C: up to 24 years old. Guitarists of any nationality who have not won First Prize in their category in previous editions and do not exceed the age limit on October 24, 2025.
- First prize
- Category A: 1st Prize: diploma + €150 + 50% discount on Alhambra guitar + RC Strings materials; 2nd Prize: diploma + €100 + 35% discount + RC Strings materials; 3rd Prize: diploma + 25% discount + RC Strings materials; Category B: 1st Prize: diploma + €250 + 50% discount + €100 in RC Strings + masterclass scholarship at José Tomás Festival 2026; 2nd Prize: diploma + €150 + 35% discount + €50 in RC Strings; 3rd Prize: diploma + €100 + 25% discount + €50 in RC Strings; Category C: 1st Prize: diploma + €500 + Alhambra Guitars Artist title + 6 international concerts + professional video recording + masterclass scholarship + 50% discount + €100 RC Strings; 2nd Prize: diploma + €250 + 35% discount + €50 RC Strings; 3rd Prize: diploma + €150 + 25% discount + €50 RC Strings
- Type
- Competition
Repertoire requirements
Each participant may present a free repertoire according to their category. Performance from memory (optional in Category A). Pieces cannot be repeated between rounds. Maximum durations: A: 5 min per round; B: 7 min preliminary / 15 min final; C: 8 min preliminary / 20 min final.
Official website
https://www.fundacionalhambraguitarras.org/en/what-we-do/ciga-junior/
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