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The Cultural Association Trujaman and Alhambra Guitars founded this competition in 2013 with the aim of encouraging young generations of guitarists in the study of the Spanish guitar, hoping that it will serve as an impulse and encouragement to further deepen in their artistic trajectories.

We are proud to present the 8th edition of the CIGA Junior competition, which has already established itself as one of the most important international guitar competitions for young people and it will take place from 26th to 28th November in Valencia.

This year, the eliminatory round will take place online and the deadline for registration is 15 October 2021.

You can find all the information in the rules.

Participate and take part!

Alhambra Guitars

RULES

The Cultural Association Trujaman and Alhambra Guitars founded this competition with the aim of encouraging young generations of guitarists in the study of the Spanish guitar, hoping that it will serve as an impulse and encouragement to further deepen in their artistic trajectories.

1. Open competition for all guitarist, irrespective of nationality, excluding previous 1st winners of the same category.

2. Four categories are set:

A Category: up to 10 years old

B Category: up to 13 years old

C Category: up to 17 years old

D Category: up to 24 years old
 

and two rounds: Eliminatory (online) and Final

Contestants in each category cannot exceed the age limit on 15th October 2021.

3. The pieces must be played by memory, except in the Categories A and B which is optional. The pieces will not be repeated in any other round. The jury is empowered to interrupt the contestant’s performance.

4. The Final round will be opened and free entrance to the public and may be spread or recorded through any technical support. Contestants renounce to any right related to this subject.

5. The Final round will take place at a hall in Valencia. The organization will inform by e-mail or telephone to all the contestants (from the deadline of the inscription) about date, time and place where it will take place the public draw to determine the order of the appearance in alphabetical order of the contestants and halls. All the information will be regularly updated on the web site: www.jornadasdeguitarra.com

6. The organization reserves the right to modify dates, place and any other unexpected event that may happen.

7. Contestants who pass to the Final Round must duly identify themselves, showing the original ID card, passport or Family Book. Contestants who do not respect the order of the appearance will be excluded of the Competition and those who give false documents will be excluded as well.

8. Three copies of all works should be handed to the Organization in advance by the contestants.

9. The Organization does not accept liability for any harm caused or suffered by contestants to the celebration of the Competition.

10. It is understood that contestants automatically accept the rules of the competition as well as the jury’s decision.

 

ROUNDS

The Eliminatory round will be held online.

The contestant will have to send a video, according to the conditions corresponding to his/her category, by wetransfer to the following email address: contacto@concursoalhambra.com 

Deadline for submission: 15th October 2021.

The contestant must announce in the video before his/her performance, the piece/s he/she will perform, as well as his/her name, the category he/she is applying for and the day of recording of the video.

The results of the Eliminatory round, as well as the list and order of the guitarists who will pass to the Final round (in person), will be announced in the last week of October.

The Final round will take place on 26th and 27th November.

The Competition Organisers will inform the contestants well in advance of the day, place and time of the Final round for each category, so that they can organise the logistics of their participation.

 

A Category:
• Eliminatory/Final: Performances of the free choice works must not exceed 4' minutes in each round.

B Category:
• Eliminatory/Final: Performances of the free choice works must not exceed 5' minutes in each round.

C Category:

• Eliminatory: Performances of the free choice works must not exceed 7minutes.
• Final: Performances of the free choice works of different styles must not exceed 15' minutes.

D Category:

• Eliminatory: Performances of the free choice works must not exceed 8' minutes.
• Final: Performances of the free choice works of different styles must not exceed 20' minutes.

           

PRIZES

A Category:

1st PRIZE: Diploma; 50% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; Musical material courtesy of RC Strings and Editorial Piles.

2nd PRIZE: Diploma; 35% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; Musical material courtesy of RC Strings and Editorial Piles.

3rd PRIZE: Diploma; 25% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; Musical material courtesy of RC Strings and Editorial Piles.

 

B Category:

1st PRIZE: Diploma; scholarship valued of 100 euros; 50% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; bonus valued 100 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue.

2nd PRIZE: Diploma; 35% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; bonus valued 50 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue; bonus valued 50 euros in products of Editorial Piles catalogue.

3rd PRIZE: Diploma; 25% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; bonus valued 50 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue; bonus valued 50 euros in products of Editorial Piles catalogue.

 

C Category:

1st PRIZE: Diploma; scholarship valued of 200 euros; 50% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; bonus valued 100 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue. Scholarship and accommodation to take a masterclass (elementary-mid level) during International Guitar Festival of José Tomás-Villa de Petrer 2022.

2nd PRIZE: Diploma; scholarship valued of 100 euros; 35% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; bonus valued 50 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue; bonus valued 50 euros in product of Editorial Piles catalogue. Scholarship and accommodation to take a masterclass (elementary-mid level) during International Guitar Festival of José Tomás-Villa de Petrer 2020.

3rd PRIZE: Diploma; 25% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; bonus valued 50 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue; bonus valued 50 euros in product of Editorial Piles catalogue.

      

D Category:

1st PRIZE: Diploma; scholarship valued of 500 euros; Concert-Presentation at Verona International Guitar Festival (Italy), at Málaga International Festival and at  Jornadas Internacionales de Guitarra de Valencia which include 400 euros for travel expenses for each concert; 50% off to buy an Alhambra guitar and bonus valued 100 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue. Scholarship and accommodation to take a masterclass (High level) during International Guitar Festival of José Tomás-Villa de Petrer 2021.

2nd PRIZE: Diploma; scholarship valued of 200 euros; 35% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; bonus valued 50 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue; bonus valued 50 euros in product of Editorial Piles catalogue.

3rd PRIZE: Diploma; scholarship valued of 100 euros; 25% off to buy an Alhambra guitar; bonus valued 50 euros in products of RC Strings catalogue; bonus valued 50 euros in product of Editorial Piles catalogue.         

Prizes are subjected to Spanish tax regulations in force.

 

REGISTRATION*

• The deadline for registration and submission of videos is 15 October 2021.

• Registration can be done through the following link: https://www.concursoalhambra.com/en/ciga-junior-/8th-cigaj-2021/253/registration.html

A scanned receipt of the registration fee will be sent at the time of registration through the registration form:

Compulsory registration fee: 35 euros.

  • Bank Account: 3058-2243-80-2720000615
  • Iban: ES3030582243802720000615
  • BIC: CCRIES2A

*All registered contestants will be able to attend the Master Classes and Activities that will take place during the 18th Edition of the Jornadas Internacionales de Guitarra de Valencia free of charge.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION
artetrujaman@yahoo.es
+34 610 43 77 06
www.jornadasdeguitarra.com 

 

ORGANIZATION
Asociación Cultural Trujamán
Apdo. de correos 5058
46009 Valencia

 

DATA PROTECTION

In compliance with the current regulations on personal data protection (General Data Protection Regulation EU 2016/679 -RGPD-, and Organic Law 3/2018, of 5 December, on Personal Data Protection and guarantee of digital rights), we inform you that your personal data will be used under the following conditions:

i. Details of the data controller

- Name: Manufacturas Alhambra S.L.

- CIF: B03016821

- Address: C. Duquesa de Almodóvar, 17, 03830 Muro de Alcoy, Alicante

ii. What personal data do we process?

The data we use are the following: name and surname, address, e-mail address, date of birth and telephone number.

- What do we use the personal data for?

We use personal data in order to manage, develop and maintain this promotion and to comply with these legal bases. For any use of the data that cannot be considered within the framework of this promotion and its legal bases, Manufacturas Alhambra S.L. will request the user's express authorisation.

iii. On what grounds do we use the personal data?

We use personal data on the following legitimate bases:

- Data necessary for the execution of a contract, being understood as such, the fulfilment of both Manufacturas Alhambra and the participant of these legal bases.

- Data necessary to comply with legal obligations. By way of example and without limitation, Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007, of 16 November, which approves the revised text of the General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users and other complementary laws.

- Consent of the participant, in those cases in which Manufacturas Alhambra S.L. expressly requests it.

iv. With whom do we share personal data?

In order to comply with the purposes mentioned in point ii. above, we will not share your personal data with external service providers on behalf of Manufacturas Alhambra S.L.

- International data transfers

Manufacturas Alhambra informs that, for the management, development and maintenance of this promotion, no international transfers of participants' data will be made outside the European Economic Area.

v. How long will we keep the personal data?

The data will be kept for the duration of this promotion. Specifically, the data will be kept for the time necessary to fulfil the purpose for which they were collected and to determine any possible liabilities that may arise from this purpose and the processing of the data, in accordance with the regulations set out above, in addition to the periods established in the applicable archives and documentation regulations, and as long as the participant does not request the right of deletion.

vi. What are your rights and how can you exercise them?

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, you may exercise your data protection rights (access, rectification, opposition, deletion, limitation, portability and not to be subject to automated individual decisions) by e-mail at rgpd@alhambraguitarras.com  or by letter to the following address C. Duquesa de Almodóvar, 17, 03830 Muro de Alcoy, Alicante. Documentation proving the identity of the applicant may be required (copy of the front of the National Identity Document, or equivalent). The maximum response period will be 30 days from receipt, which may be extended for a maximum of 2 months whenever necessary.

Right to complain or exercise rights

- Exercise of rights: rgpd@alhambraguitarras.com

- Claim before the Spanish Data Protection Agency: through its website or directly at its electronic headquarters.

vii.       About automated decisions or profiling

For the management, development and maintenance of this promotion, no profiling of participants will be carried out, nor will automated decisions based on their characteristics be taken in any case.

viii. Can minors register?

In order for minors under 14 years of age to participate in the Promotion, express authorisation to participate in the promotion will be required, which must be requested by emailing rgpd@alhambraguitarras.com

ix. Commercial use of data

The user who voluntarily and expressly authorises it may receive commercial communications from Manufacturas Alhambra about its products, novelties, promotions and competitions, once this promotion has ended. This authorisation may be revoked at any time, so the data will be kept as long as the user does not express his/her right of cancellation. The data will not be shared with any third party.

A CATEGORY

  1. Neus Benito Cerezo (Spain, 9 )
  2. Alexandra Navarrete Cervera (Spain, 11 )
  3. Benedict Rumerstorfer (Austria, 8)
  4. Bozhidar Vonev (Bulgary, 8 )
  5. Wrig Bhardwaj (India, 10 )

 

B CATEGORY

  1. Samuel Albiach del Cerro (Spain, 13 )
  2. Juan Alonso Gómez (Spain, 13 )
  3. Lucía Gil Cisneros (Spain, 13 )
  4. Joan Gimeno Escrivá (Spain, 13 )
  5. Martín González Agra (Spain, 13 )
  6. Raphaël Grevin (France, 12 )
  7. Arión Gutiérrez de Bustos (Spain, 12 )
  8. Adrián Peña Herráez (Spain, 13 )
  9. Sebastiano Pinna (Italy, 13 )
  10. Carla Reig Igual (Spain, 12 )
  11. Gonzalo Rial Martín (Spain, 13)
  12. Daniel Rodríguez Carrizo (Spain, 12 )
  13. Aritz Sánchez Pérez (Spain, 12 )
  14. Konstantin Schlösser (Germany, 12)
  15. Vasilina Shashkova (Russia, 13 )
  16. Marta Villar Revenga (Spain, 12 )
  17. Norah Wanton (Spain, 12 )

 

C CATEGORY

  1. Matvei Anchugin (Slovakia, 16 )
  2. Andrea Ávila Fabuel (Spain, 14 )
  3. Ernesto Carvajal Die (Spain, 15 )
  4. José Doncel Bringas (Spain, 14 )
  5. Álvaro Gamito (Spain, 16 )
  6. David Heredia Rius (Spain, 15 )
  7. Markel Intxaurbe Onaindia (Spain, 14 )
  8. Junhui Kim (South Korea 17 )
  9. David Litón Castillo (Spain, 16 )
  10. Víctor Manuel Mesa Solano (Spain, 14 )
  11. Aritz Marco Echevarría (Spain, 16 )
  12. António Maria Moutela Ferreira Chambel dos Giões (Portugal, 15 )
  13. Filip Mydla (Slovakia, 17 )
  14. Metodiy Nikolov (Bulgary, 17 )
  15. Ausias Parejo Calabuig (Spain, 15 )
  16. Abel Parejo Tarrazó (Spain, 15 )
  17. Beatriz Pinto (Portugal, 17 )
  18. Rubén Rus Jover (Spain, 17 )

 

D CATEGORY

  1. Aida Alonso Mateu (Spain, 19 )
  2. Boy Bol (Spain, 23 )
  3. Luis Alonso Cruz Ramos (Spain, 24 )
  4. Saverio Fogliaro (Italy, 23 )
  5. Oliver Howes (New Zealand, 19 )
  6. Seungmin Kim (South Korea, 18 )
  7. Iulia Elena Lica (Spain, 19 )
  8. Guadalupe Martín Pino (Spain, 21 )
  9. Daniel Martínez Asenjo (Spain, 22 )
  10. Sohta Nakabayashi (China, 21 )
  11. Alejandro Nogales (Spain, 18 )
  12. Mencía Ortiz Ortega (Spain, 22 )
  13. Gonzalo Peñalosa Biedma (Spain, 19 )
  14. Mario Pino Mateos (Spain, 19 )
  15. Elia Portarena (Italy, 21)

FINAL ROUND

 

A CATEGORY

Neus Benito Cerezo (Spain, 9 years old)

Alexandra Navarrete Cervera (Spain, 11 years old)

Benedict Rumerstorfer (Austria, 8 years old)

Bozhidar Vonev (Bulgary, 8 years old)

Wrig Bhardwaj (India, 10 years old)

 

B CATEGORY

Martín González Agra (Spain, 13 years old)

Daniel Rodríguez Carrizo (Spain, 12 years old)

Konstantin Schlösser (Germany, 11 years old)

Vasilina Shashkova (Russia, 13 years old)

Norah Wanton (Spain, 12 years old)

 

C CATEGORY

Matvei Anchugin (Slovakia, 16 years old)

Junhui Kim (South Korea, 17 years old)

Ausias Parejo Calabuig (Spain, 15 years old)

Beatriz Pinto (Portugal, 17 years old)

Rubén Rus Jover (Spain, 17 years old)

 

D CATEGORY

Saverio Fogliaro (Italy, 23 years old)

Guadalupe Martín Pino (Spain, 21 years old)

Sohta Nakabayashi (Japan, 21 years old)

Mario Pino Mateos (Spain, 19 years old)

Elia Portarena (Italy, 21 years old)

CATEGORÍA A

1º Bozhidar Vonev (Bulgary, 8 years)

2ºAlexandra Navarrete Cervera (Spain, 10 years)

3ºNeus Benito Cerezo (Spain, 9 years)

 

 

CATEGORY B

1ºMartín González Agra (Spain, 13 years)

2ºNorah Wanton (Spain, 12 years)

3ºDaniel Rodríguez Carrizo (Spain, 12 years)

exaequo

3ºKonstantin Schlösser (Germany, 11 years)

 

CATEGORY C

1ºAusias Parejo Calabuig (Spain, 15 years)

2ºMatvei Anchugin (Slovakia, 16 years)

3ºJunhui Kim (South Korea, 17 years)

Beatriz Pinto (Portugal, 17 years) Finalist

Rubén Rus Jover (Spain, 17 years) Finalist

 

 

CATEGORY D

1º Elia Portarena (Italy, 21 years)

2º Guadalupe Martín Pino (Spain, 21 years)

3º Sohta Nakabayashi (Japan, 21 years)

Saverio Fogliaro (Italy, 23 years) Finalist

Mario Pino Mateos (Spain, 19 years) Finalist

D Category

C Category

B Category

A Category