The International Festival and Competition named after Alexander Frauchi
The festival is named in honour of the outstanding musician Alexander Frauchi, whose art is distinguished by the warmth of sound and special spirituality.
Founders of the competition:
- the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation;
- the A. K. Frauchi Fund for the Support of Guitar Art;
- the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music.
Key figures:
- Founder of the competition and festival: M. Latinskaya‑Frauchi (1955–2015).
- Artistic director: Dmitry Murin.
- Director: Valentina Frauchi.
Participation conditions
The competition is open to performers on the classical six‑string guitar from all countries, with no age restrictions.