2020 James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition Final Round Performances and Awards

Finalists: Aytahn Benavi (Texas) 18, Patricia Hernandez (Florida) 16, Ian Tubbs (Indiana) 15, Eric Wang (California) 16. The James Stroud Classical Guitar Competition is presented in cooperation with the Cleveland International Classical Guitar Festival and the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Final Round Jury: Stephen Aron (USA), Mark Delpriora (USA), Matteo Mela (Italy), Lorenzo Micheli (Italy), Nigel North (England), Marco Sartor (Uruguay), Jason Vieaux (USA).

[@lawcch]

beautiful guitar playing among young talents.

[@DashingPartyCrasher]

Such impressive nuance, expressiveness and poise by each of these players -- beyond their actual years. Congrats to all of these winners. I really look forward to seeing some of CIM's live concerts again next year when it's safe to attend.

[@Dreamamine_THE_ONLY_REAL_ONE]

WOW. How inspirational and uplifting in a time when we all need it. Excellent artistry by every guitarist. Thank you ALL!

[@josieekstrand6711]

Enjoyed hearing these artists and look forward to seeing what next year brings.

[@Gguymusic]

Wow!Amazing video. Keep it up ✊🏻😎🤍

[@lingzhao5719]

What is the name of that beautiful piece of music in the beginning?

[@shengszangan6786]

Felicidade by Antonio Carlos Jobim. Arr by Roland Dyens