March 6–8 & 13–15, 2026
Guests: Ana Vidovic, Zoran Dukic, Marcin Dylla, and Vera Danilina
Zoran Dukic
March 6–8, 2026 – Concert & Masterclasses
Vera Danilina
March 6–8, 2026 – Concert & Masterclasses
Ana Vidovic
March 13–15, 2026 – Concert & Masterclasses
Marcin Dylla
March 13–15, 2026 – Concert & Masterclasses
At this year’s Guitar Festival, we are honored to welcome four of the world’s most acclaimed names in classical guitar: Ana Vidovic, Zoran Dukic, Marcin Dylla, and Vera Danilina—celebrated by audiences and critics worldwide. These renowned soloists will present concerts and masterclasses as part of the Halkidonio Conservatory Guitar Festival.
They are performers who excel on the most prestigious stages and teach at top music academies across the globe.
This is yet another exceptional musical experience offered by the Halkidonio Conservatory—an opportunity for our students, students of other conservatories, and music lovers in general to engage with the leading figures of classical guitar.
It is worth noting that over 1,300 attendees from across Greece and abroad participated in the previous 2025 festival.
All concerts will take place at the Parnassos Literary Society Hall (8 St. George Karitsi Square, Athens 105 61), and all masterclasses at the Halkidonio Conservatory in Nea Filadelfeia (71 Dekeleias Avenue, Nea Filadelfeia, Attica 143 41).
Guitar Festival 2026 Schedule
Friday, March 6, 2026
Masterclasses by Zoran Dukic and Vera Danilina at the Halkidonio Conservatory, Nea Filadelfeia
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Morning: Masterclass by Zoran Dukic at the Halkidonio Conservatory
Evening: Concert by Vera Danilina at 8:00 p.m. at the Parnassos Literary Society Hall
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Morning: Masterclass by Vera Danilina at the Halkidonio Conservatory
Evening: Concert by Zoran Dukic at 8:00 p.m. at the Parnassos Literary Society Hall
Friday, March 13, 2026
Masterclasses by Ana Vidovic and Marcin Dylla at the Halkidonio Conservatory
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Morning: Masterclass by Marcin Dylla at the Halkidonio Conservatory
Evening: Concert by Ana Vidovic at 8:00 p.m. at the Parnassos Literary Society Hall
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Morning: Masterclass by Ana Vidovic at the Halkidonio Conservatory
Evening: Concert by Marcin Dylla at 8:00 p.m. at the Parnassos Literary Society Hall
Note: The exact times for the masterclasses will be announced in early February 2026.
Ticket Options
Combo Ticket – All Four Concerts: €65 instead of €80
(valid until all available seats are sold) – Reserve your spot
Festival Listener Pass – All Concerts + All Masterclasses (as listener): €120 instead of €150
(valid until all available seats are sold) – Reserve your spot
One Weekend Listener Pass – Two Concerts + All Masterclasses of One Weekend: €80 instead of €110
(valid until all available seats are sold) – Reserve your spot
Active Participant – Full Festival (Two Weekends): €200 instead of €230
Includes:
- Admission to all four concerts at Parnassos Hall
- Access to all masterclasses as a listener
- One 45-minute masterclass lesson (with the artist of your choice, based on availability)
– Reserve your spot
Active Participant – One Weekend: €150 instead of €180
Includes:
- Admission to two concerts of the selected weekend
- Access to all masterclasses of that weekend as a listener
- One 45-minute masterclass lesson (with the artist of your choice, based on availability)
– Reserve your spot
Online Access – Attend All Masterclasses via Zoom as Listener: €100 instead of €120
(Zoran Dukic, Marcin Dylla, Vera Danilina, Ana Vidovic) – Reserve your spot
Individual Concert Tickets:
- €20 per ticket for purchases of 3 or more tickets (discount appears in cart) – Reserve your spot
- €25 per ticket for 2-ticket purchases (discount appears in cart) – Reserve your spot
- €30 for a single ticket – Reserve your spot
Professionals (guitar makers, music stores, etc.) interested in advertising through the Festival are kindly requested to contact the Halkidonio Conservatory by the end of September at:
Tel: +30 210 2530080 & +30 210 2856196
Email: info@halkidonio.gr
Ticket Change and Cancellation Policy:
– No changes are allowed.
– No cancellations are allowed.
– All concert seating is unassigned and on a first-come, first-served basis. All attendees will be seated.
For specialized information regarding the Festival, please contact the Halkidonio Conservatory:
Tel: +30 210 2530080, +30 210 2856196, or +30 697 6676245
Biographies
The famous guitarist Ana Vidovic needs no further introduction. She is the most viewed classical guitarist on YouTube.
Born in Croatia, she has been living in the United States in recent years. She is considered part of the elite in the world of classical music. Her international career includes solo concerts and performances with orchestras in some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls. She has won numerous first prizes in international guitar competitions and has received rave reviews for her CDs.
Zoran Dukic is one of the most distinguished guitarists of our time. His performances, whether in solo recitals or as a soloist with orchestras, leave a profound impact on both audiences and critics.
He graduated from the Music Academy in Zagreb under Darko Petrinjak and completed his studies at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne. Between 1990 and 1997, he won numerous international competitions.
He is the only guitarist to have won both Andres Segovia Competitions, in Granada and Palma de Mallorca. At Madrid’s prestigious international guitar competition, he received a special award for his interpretation of Spanish music—presented for the first time to a non-Spaniard—in the presence of the royal family.
Although he has placed the music of Bach at the heart of his artistic life, he also has a deep admiration for contemporary music, performing works by Takemitsu, Henze, Reily, Carter, and many others. His repertoire is also rich in Spanish and South American musical traditions, a cornerstone of the classical guitar canon.
Marcin Dylla is widely regarded today as one of the leading figures in the world of classical guitar.
Described by The Washington Post as “the most gifted guitarist on the planet,” he has competed in numerous international competitions, winning 19 First Prizes, most notably the prestigious GFA (Guitar Foundation of America) competition in Los Angeles in 2007. That award opened the door for him to perform over 50 recitals across the United States, Mexico, and Canada the following year, record CDs and DVDs with major labels, and sign contracts for extensive international tours.
Today, in addition to performing continuously in every corner of the globe, Marcin Dylla participates in international festivals, performs with symphony orchestras, and teaches numerous masterclasses worldwide.
Vera Danilina is one of the brightest stars of the new generation of classical guitarists worldwide. Originally from Russia, she began her musical studies at the age of five and gradually developed into a performer of rare technical skill and musical maturity.
Her expressive depth, flawless technique, and commanding stage presence have established her as a rising star on the global classical guitar scene.
She has won numerous first prizes at major international competitions, earning the admiration of audiences and critics alike. Many regard her as the next big name in classical guitar, with a promising future ahead.
Her repertoire spans from the Baroque period to contemporary works, and her performances are distinguished by virtuosity, imagination, and intense emotional resonance. Her debut recording achieved great success, firmly placing her among the leading young figures in the field.
At the Halkidonio Conservatory Guitar Festival (March 2026), Vera Danilina is expected to captivate the audience with a program of high artistic quality and emotional intensity, offering a musical experience to remember.
