The Andrés Segovia Classical Guitar competition will be held this month, in the Centro Cívico in La Herradura, as was the case last year. This internationally renowned and well-attended competition is a credit to the organizers and local authorities, who have played a huge part over the years to make it the worldwide success that it is today.

This 26th anniversary year will be held from 23rd to 28th November in the Centro Cívico (more info: 958 61 86 36), usually starting at around 7pm, and the young competitors will play as follows:

Round One: Music of their own choice which must not exceed ten minutes in length, plus a composition by Rafael Rodíguez Albert: Cinco Piezas Antiguas.

Round Two: Music of their own choice but this time with a max of 20 mins., including a composition by José Manuel Fernández García: Fantasía

Those that make it to the 3rd and final round will have to burn some serious fingertip pads playing Concierto Mudéjar by Antón García Abril.

Seriously, this competition is international recognised as one of the best in its field, which is why competitors from all over the world attend, so why not make the effort to see some of it this year, then sit back and marvel at the skill and talent of these young people.