7th Singapore International Guitar Festival & 3rd International Guitar Competition December 3 - 9, 2007
by Thomas Liauw


Tomas Music Consultants Pte. Ltd. of Singapore announces the 7th Singapore International Guitar Festival and the 3rd International Guitar Competition. For the seventh consecutive year, Tomas Music Consultants and Singapore are proud and honored to host the crème de la crème of the international guitar scene. Highlights of the Festival include renowned artists and authorities in their respective fields: Shin-Ichi Fukuda (Japan) http://homepage.mac.com/cadenza_fukuda Flavio Cucchi (Italy) www.flaviocucchi.com Thibault Cauvin (France) www.thibaultcauvin.com Ze Paulo Becker (Brazil) www.triomadeirabrasil.com.br Oscar Guzman (Spain) www.oscarguzman.com Francisco Bibriesca Beltran (Mexico) www.franciscobibriesca.com Bernard MAILLOT (France) President of Savarez Strings Masaki Sakurai (Japan) Luthier of Khono and Sakurai Guitars The Cairnhill Niibori Guitar Ensemble Singapore Nocturne Singapore The Festival program includes: - Recitals/concerts & midday performances - Seminars/workshops and master classes/individual lessons - International Guitar Competition with cash and prizes worth more than $15,000 including US$3,000 for first prize, a handcrafted guitar by Antonio Picardo, etc. In addition, a Special Prize consisting of a signature handcrafted guitar by Masaki Sakurai will be presented to one of the finalists, not necessarily in order of merit. For TICKETING: Available at SISTIC Outlets Website: www.sistic.com.sg Hotline: (65) 6348 5555 For Enquiries, please contact us: TOMAS MUSIC CONSULTANTS PTE LTD #01-97 ROXY SQUARE II 50 EAST COAST ROAD SINGAPORE 428769 Tel : (65) 6344 3671 / (65) 6348 9798 Fax: (65) 6344 3615 email: guitarfest@tomas-music.com Website: www.tomas-music.com Thomas Liauw Festival Director Tomas Music Consultants Pte Ltd

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