We start the third period of the jubilee XX Guitar Art Summer Fest with a concert dedicated to classical guitar, with the performance of one of the most recognized Italian guitarists and composers of the contemporary era, Vito Nicola Paradiso, on Friday, September 18, at 8 p.m., on Music Square. Entrance is free.

Born in Puglia, Paradiso built his career performing in prestigious concert halls across Europe, Asia and America — from Paris and London to Tokyo and New York. He is the author of the world-famous guitar textbook La Chitarra Volante, translated into English and Portuguese and used in schools and conservatories around the world.

He is the winner of numerous international awards, including the prestigious Chitarra d’Oro and the title “Maestro d’Italia” (twice — 2008 and 2012), and today he performs exclusively his own compositions and transcriptions of Italian music at concerts.

Don’t miss the chance to hear one of Europe’s leading guitarists live!