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GUITARIST FROM RUSSIA WINS JOANN FALLETTA INTERNATIONAL Guitar CONCERTO COMPETITION

Artyom Dervoed of Russia takes top prize in international
eventorganized byWNED and the Buffalo
Philharmonic Orchestra

BUFFALO, NY – – June 5, 2010  Following Friday night’s final round performance with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, BPO Music Director JoAnn Falletta announced that Artyom Dervoed of Russia captured first place honors in the fourth biennial JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition, produced by WNED and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra...Read More

THREE FINALISTS NAMED IN 2010 JOANN FALLETTA INTERNATIONAL GUITAR CONCERTO COMPETITION

BUFFALO, NY – June 2, 2010  After two days of performances and considerable deliberation by the judges, three classical guitarists will proceed to the finals round of the fourth biennial JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition, produced by WNED and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra...Read More


Original artwork by official Falletta Competition artist Hugo Rodriguez for sale!

Words from Hugo regarding his painting: "I am honored and thrilled to be the 1st official artist for the 2008-2010 JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competitions.  As a tribute to JoAnn Falletta, I have specifically created this magnificent 60" x 72" canvas that represents the artistic and musical talents of JoAnn Falletta.  "La Gytara nella Maestra - Guitar of the Conductor".

The painting is available for immediate purchase.  Please contact the artist for pricing.  Hugo Rodriguez can be reached at 716-207-3660. More information about the artist.