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Event Description

International Guitar Night (IGN) returns to Canada in 2027 with a thrilling nationwide tour celebrating the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. Renowned for sold-out performances and virtuosic artistry, this unforgettable evening blends Brazilian, flamenco, Middle Eastern and gypsy jazz influences into one dynamic concert experience. A must-see for music lovers, IGN showcases four world class players, jaw-dropping technique and the pure power of the acoustic guitar. International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show offering the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. For each tour, IGN brings together a new cast of guitar luminaries for special evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the dexterity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. IGN was founded in 1995 by guitarist Brian Gore as a forum for the world’s finest guitarists/composers to play their latest original songs and share musical ideas and talent with their peers. The 2027 International Lineup features: ITAMAR EREZ (Canada/Israel) is a globally recognized composer and guitarist whose music blends the delicacy of Middle Eastern melodies, the passion of flamenco, and the freedom of jazz. A proud Vancouver resident and faculty member at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra School of Music, Erez is a highly acclaimed artist in both Canada and abroad. He is the recipient of both the 2014 ACUM Prize for Special Achievement in Jazz and the prestigious 2014 Landau Prize. His 2019 release, Mi Alegria, received a nomination for the 2020 Instrumental Artist of the Year Award from the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Erez has performed at high-profile international venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Barbican Hall in London, and the Sydney Opera House. VICTORIA DE LA RUBIA (Spain), a Spanish Classical Guitar Virtuoso, is a fiery and technically masterful classical guitarist from Spain, representing the modern voice of a celebrated European tradition. Born in Málaga, Spain, Victoria graduated with highest honors from the Málaga Conservatory and completed her master’s degree at Germany’s prestigious Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt. Her technical command and musicality have earned her the Special Prize of the Málaga Music Foundation and the Audience Award at the Málaga Crea competition in both 2023 and 2024. Her repertoire spans from the Baroque elegance of Bach to... more...