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33rd Koblenz Guitar Festival & Academy | Sunday 1st - Monday 9th June 2025

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Koblenz International Guitar Festival & Academy gGmbH
Museumstr. 38a
D-56564 Neuwied

Commercial Register: B 26217
Registration court: Koblenz

Represented by:
Georg Schmitz (Direktor)
Tel. 0170 311 54 46

B 26217 Handelsregisternummer

Koblenz International Guitar Society e.V.
Russell Poyner (Präsident)

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Phone: +49 (0)170 311 54 46
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Georg Schmitz (Direktor)
Tel. 0170 311 54 46

EU dispute resolution

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR): https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/.
Our e-mail address can be found above in the site notice.

Dispute resolution proceedings in front of a consumer arbitration board

We are not willing or obliged to participate in dispute resolution proceedings in front of a consumer arbitration board.

 

Webseite:

Torsten Klein tk webdesign neuwied

Pictures, graphics, photos

Hoempage: 2 und 4: Koblenz-Touristik / Dominik Ketz, others pixabay.com
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Other rights by the artists and other copyright holders

Account:

Koblenz Guitar Festival

IBAN DE30 57450120 0030279954
BIC MALADE51NWD

Sparkasse Neuwied
Hermannstr. 20, 56564 Neuwied

1. An overview of data protection

General information

The following information will provide you with an easy to navigate overview of what will happen with your personal data when you visit this website. The term “personal data” comprises all data that can be used to personally identify you. For detailed information about the subject matter of data protection, please consult our Data Protection Declaration, which we have included beneath this copy.

Data recording on this website

Who is the responsible party for the recording of data on this website (i.e., the “controller”)?

The data on this website is processed by the operator of the website, whose contact information is available under section “Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)” in this Privacy Policy.

How do we record your data?

We collect your data as a result of your sharing of your data with us. This may, for instance be information you enter into our contact form.

Other data shall be recorded by our IT systems automatically or after you consent to its recording during your website visit. This data comprises primarily technical information (e.g., web browser, operating system, or time the site was accessed). This information is recorded automatically when you access this website.

What are the purposes we use your data for?

A portion of the information is generated to guarantee the error free provision of the website. Other data may be used to analyze your user patterns. If contracts can be concluded or initiated via the website, the transmitted data will also be processed for contract offers, orders or other order enquiries.

What rights do you have as far as your information is concerned?

You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of your archived personal data at any time without having to pay a fee for such disclosures. You also have the right to demand that your data are rectified or eradicated. If you have consented to data processing, you have the option to revoke this consent at any time, which shall affect all future data processing. Moreover, you have the right to demand that the processing of your data be restricted under certain circumstances. Furthermore, you have the right to log a complaint with the competent supervising agency.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you have questions about this or any other data protection related issues.

Analysis tools and tools provided by third parties

There is a possibility that your browsing patterns will be statistically analyzed when your visit this website. Such analyses are performed primarily with what we refer to as analysis programs.

For detailed information about these analysis programs please consult our Data Protection Declaration below.

2. Hosting

We are hosting the content of our website at the following provider:

All-Inkl

The Provider is the ALL-INKL.COM – Neue Medien Münnich, owner: René Münnich, Hauptstraße 68, 02742 Friedersdorf, Germany (hereinafter “All-Inkl”). For details, please visit the privacy policy of All-Inkl: https://all-inkl.com/datenschutzinformationen/.

The use of All-Inkl is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. We have a legitimate interest in the most reliable representation of our website. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Data processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

3. General information and mandatory information

Data protection

The operators of this website and its pages take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Hence, we handle your personal data as confidential information and in compliance with the statutory data protection regulations and this Data Protection Declaration.

Whenever you use this website, a variety of personal information will be collected. Personal data comprises data that can be used to personally identify you. This Data Protection Declaration explains which data we collect as well as the purposes we use this data for. It also explains how, and for which purpose the information is collected.

We herewith advise you that the transmission of data via the Internet (i.e., through e-mail communications) may be prone to security gaps. It is not possible to completely protect data against third-party access.

Information about the responsible party (referred to as the “controller” in the GDPR)

The data processing controller on this website is:

Koblenz International Guitar Festival & Academy gGmbH

VERTRETEN DURCH:
Georg Schmitz (Direktor)
Tel. 0170 311 54 46

Koblenz International Guitar Society e.V.
Russel Poyner (Präsident)

Geschäftsstelle:
Museumstr. 38a
D-56564 Neuwied

Phone: Tel. +49 (0)170 311 54 46
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The controller is the natural person or legal entity that single-handedly or jointly with others makes decisions as to the purposes of and resources for the processing of personal data (e.g., names, e-mail addresses, etc.).

Storage duration

Unless a more specific storage period has been specified in this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you assert a justified request for deletion or revoke your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, unless we have other legally permissible reasons for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the deletion will take place after these reasons cease to apply.

General information on the legal basis for the data processing on this website

If you have consented to data processing, we process your personal data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR or Art. 9 (2)(a) GDPR, if special categories of data are processed according to Art. 9 (1) DSGVO. In the case of explicit consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the data processing is also based on Art. 49 (1)(a) GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or to the access to information in your end device (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing is additionally based on § 25 (1) TDDDG. The consent can be revoked at any time. If your data is required for the fulfillment of a contract or for the implementation of pre-contractual measures, we process your data on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR. Furthermore, if your data is required for the fulfillment of a legal obligation, we process it on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR. Furthermore, the data processing may be carried out on the basis of our legitimate interest according to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Information on the relevant legal basis in each individual case is provided in the following paragraphs of this privacy policy.

Recipients of personal data

In the scope of our business activities, we cooperate with various external parties. In some cases, this also requires the transfer of personal data to these external parties. We only disclose personal data to external parties if this is required as part of the fulfillment of a contract, if we are legally obligated to do so (e.g., disclosure of data to tax authorities), if we have a legitimate interest in the disclosure pursuant to Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR, or if another legal basis permits the disclosure of this data. When using processors, we only disclose personal data of our customers on the basis of a valid contract on data processing. In the case of joint processing, a joint processing agreement is concluded.

Revocation of your consent to the processing of data

A wide range of data processing transactions are possible only subject to your express consent. You can also revoke at any time any consent you have already given us. This shall be without prejudice to the lawfulness of any data collection that occurred prior to your revocation.

Right to object to the collection of data in special cases; right to object to direct advertising (Art. 21 GDPR)

IN THE EVENT THAT DATA ARE PROCESSED ON THE BASIS OF ART. 6(1)(E) OR (F) GDPR, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO AT ANY TIME OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA BASED ON GROUNDS ARISING FROM YOUR UNIQUE SITUATION. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO ANY PROFILING BASED ON THESE PROVISIONS. TO DETERMINE THE LEGAL BASIS, ON WHICH ANY PROCESSING OF DATA IS BASED, PLEASE CONSULT THIS DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION. IF YOU LOG AN OBJECTION, WE WILL NO LONGER PROCESS YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA, UNLESS WE ARE IN A POSITION TO PRESENT COMPELLING PROTECTION WORTHY GROUNDS FOR THE PROCESSING OF YOUR DATA, THAT OUTWEIGH YOUR INTERESTS, RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OR IF THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING IS THE CLAIMING, EXERCISING OR DEFENCE OF LEGAL ENTITLEMENTS (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(1) GDPR).

IF YOUR PERSONAL DATA IS BEING PROCESSED IN ORDER TO ENGAGE IN DIRECT ADVERTISING, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO OBJECT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR AFFECTED PERSONAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUCH ADVERTISING AT ANY TIME. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO PROFILING TO THE EXTENT THAT IT IS AFFILIATED WITH SUCH DIRECT ADVERTISING. IF YOU OBJECT, YOUR PERSONAL DATA WILL SUBSEQUENTLY NO LONGER BE USED FOR DIRECT ADVERTISING PURPOSES (OBJECTION PURSUANT TO ART. 21(2) GDPR).

Right to log a complaint with the competent supervisory agency

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects are entitled to log a complaint with a supervisory agency, in particular in the member state where they usually maintain their domicile, place of work or at the place where the alleged violation occurred. The right to log a complaint is in effect regardless of any other administrative or court proceedings available as legal recourses.

Right to data portability

You have the right to have data that we process automatically on the basis of your consent or in fulfillment of a contract handed over to you or to a third party in a common, machine-readable format. If you should demand the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will be done only if it is technically feasible.

Information about, rectification and eradication of data

Within the scope of the applicable statutory provisions, you have the right to demand information about your archived personal data, their source and recipients as well as the purpose of the processing of your data at any time. You may also have a right to have your data rectified or eradicated. If you have questions about this subject matter or any other questions about personal data, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Right to demand processing restrictions

You have the right to demand the imposition of restrictions as far as the processing of your personal data is concerned. To do so, you may contact us at any time. The right to demand restriction of processing applies in the following cases:

  • In the event that you should dispute the correctness of your data archived by us, we will usually need some time to verify this claim. During the time that this investigation is ongoing, you have the right to demand that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • If the processing of your personal data was/is conducted in an unlawful manner, you have the option to demand the restriction of the processing of your data instead of demanding the eradication of this data.
  • If we do not need your personal data any longer and you need it to exercise, defend or claim legal entitlements, you have the right to demand the restriction of the processing of your personal data instead of its eradication.
  • If you have raised an objection pursuant to Art. 21(1) GDPR, your rights and our rights will have to be weighed against each other. As long as it has not been determined whose interests prevail, you have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, these data – with the exception of their archiving – may be processed only subject to your consent or to claim, exercise or defend legal entitlements or to protect the rights of other natural persons or legal entities or for important public interest reasons cited by the European Union or a member state of the EU.

SSL and/or TLS encryption

For security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential content, such as purchase orders or inquiries you submit to us as the website operator, this website uses either an SSL or a TLS encryption program. You can recognize an encrypted connection by checking whether the address line of the browser switches from “http://” to “https://” and also by the appearance of the lock icon in the browser line.

If the SSL or TLS encryption is activated, data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Rejection of unsolicited e-mails

We herewith object to the use of contact information published in conjunction with the mandatory information to be provided in our Site Notice to send us promotional and information material that we have not expressly requested. The operators of this website and its pages reserve the express right to take legal action in the event of the unsolicited sending of promotional information, for instance via SPAM messages.

4. Recording of data on this website

Cookies

Our websites and pages use what the industry refers to as “cookies.” Cookies are small data packages that do not cause any damage to your device. They are either stored temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or they are permanently archived on your device (permanent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted once you terminate your visit. Permanent cookies remain archived on your device until you actively delete them, or they are automatically eradicated by your web browser.

Cookies can be issued by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party companies (so-called third-party cookies). Third-party cookies enable the integration of certain services of third-party companies into websites (e.g., cookies for handling payment services).

Cookies have a variety of functions. Many cookies are technically essential since certain website functions would not work in the absence of these cookies (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies may be used to analyze user behavior or for promotional purposes.

Cookies, which are required for the performance of electronic communication transactions, for the provision of certain functions you want to use (e.g., for the shopping cart function) or those that are necessary for the optimization (required cookies) of the website (e.g., cookies that provide measurable insights into the web audience), shall be stored on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless a different legal basis is cited. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the storage of required cookies to ensure the technically error-free and optimized provision of the operator’s services. If your consent to the storage of the cookies and similar recognition technologies has been requested, the processing occurs exclusively on the basis of the consent obtained (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG); this consent may be revoked at any time.

You have the option to set up your browser in such a manner that you will be notified any time cookies are placed and to permit the acceptance of cookies only in specific cases. You may also exclude the acceptance of cookies in certain cases or in general or activate the delete-function for the automatic eradication of cookies when the browser closes. If cookies are deactivated, the functions of this website may be limited.

Which cookies and services are used on this website can be found in this privacy policy.

Consent with Usercentrics

This website uses the consent technology of Usercentrics to obtain your consent to the storage of certain cookies on your device or for the use of specific technologies, and to document the former in a data protection compliant manner. The party offering this technology is Usercentrics GmbH, Sendlinger Straße 7, 80331 München, Germany, website: https://usercentrics.com/ (hereinafter referred to as “Usercentrics”).

Whenever you visit our website, the following personal data will be transferred to Usercentrics:

  • Your declaration(s) of consent or your revocation of your declaration(s) of consent
  • Your IP address
  • Information about your browser
  • Information about your device
  • The date and time you visited our website
  • Geolocation

Moreover, Usercentrics shall store a cookie in your browser to be able to allocate your declaration(s) of consent or any revocations of the former. The data that are recorded in this manner shall be stored until you ask us to eradicate them, delete the Usercentrics cookie or until the purpose for archiving the data no longer exists. This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal retention periods.

The Usercentrics banner on this website has been configured with the assistance of eRecht24. This can be identified by the eRecht24 logo. To display the eRecht24 logo in the banner, a connection to the image server of eRecht24 will be established. In conjunction with this, the IP address is also transferred; however, is only stored in anonymized form in the server logs. The image server of eRecht24 is located in Germany with a German provider. The banner as such is provided exclusively by Usercentrics.

Usercentrics uses cookies to obtain the declarations of consent mandated by law. The legal basis for the use of specific technologies is Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.

Data processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement (DPA) for the use of the above-mentioned service. This is a contract mandated by data privacy laws that guarantees that they process personal data of our website visitors only based on our instructions and in compliance with the GDPR.

Server log files

The provider of this website and its pages automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser communicates to us automatically. The information comprises:

  • The type and version of browser used
  • The used operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • The hostname of the accessing computer
  • The time of the server inquiry
  • The IP address

This data is not merged with other data sources.

This data is recorded on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. The operator of the website has a legitimate interest in the technically error free depiction and the optimization of the operator’s website. In order to achieve this, server log files must be recorded.

Contact form

If you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information provided in the contact form as well as any contact information provided therein will be stored by us in order to handle your inquiry and in the event that we have further questions. We will not share this information without your consent.

The processing of these data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR, if your request is related to the execution of a contract or if it is necessary to carry out pre-contractual measures. In all other cases the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective processing of the requests addressed to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your agreement (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if this has been requested; the consent can be revoked at any time.

The information you have entered into the contact form shall remain with us until you ask us to eradicate the data, revoke your consent to the archiving of data or if the purpose for which the information is being archived no longer exists (e.g., after we have concluded our response to your inquiry). This shall be without prejudice to any mandatory legal provisions, in particular retention periods.

Request by e-mail, telephone, or fax

If you contact us by e-mail, telephone or fax, your request, including all resulting personal data (name, request) will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of processing your request. We do not pass these data on without your consent.

These data are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry is related to the fulfillment of a contract or is required for the performance of pre-contractual measures. In all other cases, the data are processed on the basis of our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries submitted to us (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if it has been obtained; the consent can be revoked at any time.

The data sent by you to us via contact requests remain with us until you request us to delete, revoke your consent to the storage or the purpose for the data storage lapses (e.g. after completion of your request). Mandatory statutory provisions - in particular statutory retention periods - remain unaffected.

5. Plug-ins and Tools

YouTube with expanded data protection integration

This website integrates videos from the YouTube website. The operator of the website is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

When you visit one of these websites on which YouTube is integrated, a connection to the YouTube servers is established. This tells the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you enable YouTube to assign your surfing behavior directly to your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

We use YouTube in extended data protection mode. According to YouTube, videos that are played in extended data protection mode are not used to personalize browsing on YouTube. Ads that are played in extended data protection mode are also not personalized. No cookies are set in extended data protection mode. Instead, so-called local storage elements are stored in the user's browser, which contain personal data similar to cookies and can be used for recognition. Details on the extended data protection mode can be found here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/171780.

After activating a YouTube video, further data processing operations may be triggered over which we have no influence.

The use of YouTube is based on our interest in presenting our online content in an appealing manner. Pursuant to Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, this is a legitimate interest. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information on how YouTube handles user data, please consult the YouTube Data Privacy Policy under: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Google Maps

This website uses the mapping service Google Maps. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. With the means of this service, we can integrate map material on our website.

To enable the use of the Google Maps features, your IP address must be stored. As a rule, this information is transferred to one of Google’s servers in the United States, where it is archived. The operator of this website has no control over the data transfer. In case Google Maps has been activated, Google has the option to use Google Fonts for the purpose of the uniform depiction of fonts. When you access Google Maps, your browser will load the required web fonts into your browser cache, to correctly display text and fonts.

We use Google Maps to present our online content in an appealing manner and to make the locations disclosed on our website easy to find. This constitutes a legitimate interest as defined in Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. If appropriate consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, insofar the consent includes the storage of cookies or the access to information in the user’s end device (e.g., device fingerprinting) within the meaning of the TDDDG. This consent can be revoked at any time.

Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission. Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/ and https://privacy.google.com/businesses/gdprcontrollerterms/sccs/.

For more information on the handling of user data, please review Google’s Data Privacy Declaration under: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5780.

Cloudflare Turnstile

We use “Cloudflare Turnstile” on this website. The provider is Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter “Turnstile”).

Turnstile is used to check whether the data input on this website (e.g., in a contact form) is done by a human or by an automated program. For this purpose, Turnstile analyzes the behavior of the website visitor based on a number of characteristics.

This analysis starts automatically as soon as the website visitor enters a website that uses Turnstile. For the analysis, Turnstile evaluates various information (e.g., IP address, time spent on the website or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Cloudflare.

The storage and analysis of the data is based on Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting his web offerings from abusive automated spying and from Spam. If such consent has been obtained, the data will be processed exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR and § 25 (1) TDDDG, if the consent comprises the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting) as defined in the TDDDG (German Telecommunications Act). Such consent may be revoked at any time.

The processing of data is based on Standard Contract Clauses, which you can find here: https://www.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-customer-scc/.

For more information on Cloudflare Turnstile, please visit the privacy policy at: https://www.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-customer-dpa/.

The company is certified in accordance with the “EU-US Data Privacy Framework” (DPF). The DPF is an agreement between the European Union and the US, which is intended to ensure compliance with European data protection standards for data processing in the US. Every company certified under the DPF is obliged to comply with these data protection standards. For more information, please contact the provider under the following link: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/participant/5666.

6. eCommerce and payment service providers

Processing of Customer and Contract Data

We collect, process, and use personal customer and contract data for the establishment, content arrangement and modification of our contractual relationships. Data with personal references to the use of this website (usage data) will be collected, processed, and used only if this is necessary to enable the user to use our services or required for billing purposes. The legal basis for these processes is Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

The collected customer data shall be deleted upon completion of the order or termination of the business relationship and upon expiration of any existing statutory archiving periods. This shall be without prejudice to any statutory archiving periods.

Payment services

We integrate payment services of third-party companies on our website. When you make a purchase from us, your payment data (e.g. name, payment amount, bank account details, credit card number) are processed by the payment service provider for the purpose of payment processing. For these transactions, the respective contractual and data protection provisions of the respective providers apply. The use of the payment service providers is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract processing) and in the interest of a smooth, convenient, and secure payment transaction (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Insofar as your consent is requested for certain actions, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR is the legal basis for data processing; consent may be revoked at any time for the future.

We use the following payment services / payment service providers within the scope of this website:

PayPal

The provider of this payment service is PayPal (Europe) S.à.r.l. et Cie, S.C.A., 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L-2449 Luxembourg (hereinafter “PayPal”).

Data transmission to the US is based on the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) of the European Commission. Details can be found here: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/pocpsa-full.

Details can be found in PayPal’s privacy policy: https://www.paypal.com/de/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full.

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Sunday, 13. Mai 201810.00 bis 22.00 Uhr   Rhein-Mosel-HalleJulius-Wegeler-Straße 456068 Koblenz   Tel. +49 (0)151 - 65907862

Ab Montag, 14. Mai 20188.00 bis 19.30 Uhr   Rhein-Mosel-HalleJulius-Wegeler-Straße 456068 Koblenz   Tel. +49 (0)151 - 65907862

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Koblenz International Guitar Festival & Academy
Museumstr. 38a
D-56564 Neuwied

Tel. +49 (0)170 - 3115446

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Account:

Koblenz Guitar Festival

IBAN DE30 57450120 0030279954
BIC MALADE51NWD

Sparkasse Neuwied
Hermannstr. 20, 56564 Neuwied
Active participants:   250,- Euro
Passive participants:   150,- Euro
Junior Academy:   200,- Euro

The course fee includes admission to all concerts and events. Any active or passive participant is entitled to passive participation in all other courses. Don't forget to register — Registration Deadline is: 22 April 2018

Please transfer the fee to the following account:

Koblenz Guitar Festival
 
IBAN DE30 57450120 0030279954
BIC MALADE51NWD
 
Sparkasse Neuwied
Hermannstr. 20, D-56564 Neuwied
 

Sunday 28 Mai 2017

08.00 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle, Großer Saal
In cooperation with the Hochschule für Musik Mainz and MainzMusik:
'Prelude concert to the 25th Koblenz Guitar Festival'
with the Symphony Orchestra of the Hochschule für Musik Mainz, directed by Wolfram Koloseus (Austria), with music by Igor Stravinsky (The Firebird Suite 1945) and Johannes Brahms (Symphony No. 2 in D major)

Monday 29 May 2017

09.30 am – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Koblenz International Guitar Competition 'Hubert Käppel', 1st Round

08.00 pm – Kurfürstliches Schloss
Opening concert Manuel Barrueco (USA/Cuba) & Beijing Guitar Duo (China)

Tuesday 30 May 2017

09.30 am – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Koblenz Guitar Competition, 1st Round

05.00 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Afternoon concert Marco Socias (Spain)

08.00 pm – Kurfürstliches Schloss
Solo recital Pepe Romero (Spain)


Wednesday, 31 May 2017

05.00 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Afternoon concert Pavel Steidl (Czech Republic)

08.00 pm – Kurfürstliches Schloss
Solo recital David Russell (Scotland)

Thursday 1 June 2017

09.30 am – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Koblenz Guitar Competition, 2nd Round

05.00 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Afternoon concert Marcin Dylla (Poland)

08.00 pm – Kurfürstliches Schloss
Solo recital Göran Söllscher (Sweden)

Friday 2 June 2017

09.30 am – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Koblenz Guitar Competition, 2nd Round

04.00 pm – Rhein-Mosel- Halle
'Guitar Music Composed in Paris'
Double concert with Judicaël Perroy and Gabriel Bianco (both France)

06.30 pm – Kurfürstliches Schloss
25 years Koblenz Guitar Festival, reception of the Koblenz International Guitar Society

08.00 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
'Friday Night for Guitar & Orchestra’
Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie led by Niklas Willėn (Sweden) and Franz Halász, Gerhard Reichenbach, Alexander S. Ramirez, Hubert Käppel, Hans-Werner Huppertz, Johannes Monno, Thomas Müller-Pering and Olaf van Gonnissen (all Germany) with works by Joaquín Rodrigo, (Concierto Andaluz for four guitars and orchestra), Cynthie van Eijden (Landschaft mit Landschaft hinter dem Horizont for guitar quartet and orchestra), Charles Villiers Stanford (Irish Rhapsody Nr. 1) and Hugo Alfén (Swedish Rhapsody Nr. 1, Midsommarvaka)

Saturday 3 June 2017

10.30 am – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Matinee Scott Tennant (USA)

12.30 pm - Liebfrauenkirche
'Musik zur Markzeit'
Lunchtime concert Alvaro Pierri (Uruguay)

03.30 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
''Music for Guitar and Strings'
Workshop concert with the Koblenz International Guitar Festival String Quartet and soloists of the festival

08.00 pm – Kurfürstliches Schloss
Chamber music evening with Costas Cotsiolis (Greece), Zoran Dukic (Croatia) and Aniello Desiderio (Italy)

10.30 pm – Luxor
After Show Party

Sunday 4 June 2017

10.30 am – Citykirche am Jesuitenplatz
Pentecost Sunday Mass in collaboration with the Arnsteiner Patres for the NGO David Russell y Maria Jesús, with music provided by soloists and ensembles of the festival

03.00 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
'The guitarist Heitor Villa-Lobos'
Lecture Russell Poyner (England)

04.30 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
Double concert with Edson Lopes and Paulo Martelli (both Brazil)

08.00 pm – Rhein-Mosel-Halle
'Manhã de Carnaval, Schönberg, Koellreutter and Tom Jobim’, Bossa Nova evening with Patricia Cruz - voice (Brazil), Denise Krammer - voice (Brazil), Alexander Gelhausen - voice (Germany), Frank Haunschild - guitar (Germany/USA), Sebastian Sternal - piano (Germany), Reza Askari - bass (Germany), Fabian Arends - drums (Germany), Maxim Zettel - percussion (Germany) and others

Monday 5 June 2017

11.00 am – Rhein-Mosel-Halle, Rheinsaal
Matinee David Dyakov (Bulgaria)
1st prize Koblenz Guitar Competition 2011

02.30 pm – Kurfürstliches Schloss
Koblenz International Guitar Competition 'Hubert Käppel', Final

07.30 pm – Kurfürstliches Schloss
Prizewinners' concert and Prizegiving for the Koblenz International Guitar Competition „Hubert Käppel“ 2017, initiated by the Ensemble of the Junior Guitar Academy led by Günter Schillings

 
 
Koblenz International Guitar Festival & Academy
Georg Schmitz (Direktor) +49 (0)170 311 54 46
 
Koblenz International Guitar Society e.V.
Prof. Dr. Willi Nieratschker (Präsident), Prof. Ingeborg Henzler (Vizepräsidentin),
Günter F.C. Forsteneichner (Kommunikation & Öffentlichkeitsarbeit) +49 (0)160-148 066 9
 
Geschäftsstelle
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The Koblenz International Guitar Society e.V.

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The Koblenz International Guitar Society e.V. is a society for aficionados of the classical guitar in Germany and abroad.

The Koblenz International Guitar Society e.V. supports a number of classical guitar events and activities, including, for example:

  • the Koblenz International Guitar Academy
  • the annual Koblenz International Guitar Festival & Academy
  • the Koblenz International Guitar Competition »Hubert Käppel«
  • the formation and development of music students and musicians
  • the granting of scholarships to music students
  • the realization of assistance measures in the field of music pedagogy
  • the publication of specialist literature and the production of CDs
  • the co-operation with partners and sponsors
  • the realization of social projects through charity events
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The Koblenz International Guitar Academy is an all-year-round working Academy of the Koblenz International Guitar Festival. It is divided into six departments dedicated to the development, training and further education of guitarists from all over the world. The Academy works in collaboration with the Hochschule für Musik der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie, the Musikschule der Stadt Koblenz and the Koblenz International Guitar Society.


Departments:

I) Master’s Degree Programme (MMus) in cooperation with the Hochschule für Musik der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.


Introduction
 
The Master’s Degree Programme (MMus) in Guitar, is a post-graduate degree course, which aims to provide advanced-level training and in-depth artistic and academic knowledge in relation to the guitar. The course draws on the combined expertise of one of Germany’s leading colleges of music (http://www.musik.uni-mainz.de/) and specialised guitar institutions. Students are enrolled at both of the institutions.
 
Course Content
  • The course is full-time over 2 years (4 semesters) and focuses on both solo and chamber music performance.
  • Specialist individual tuition with Prof. Hubert Käppel.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse chamber music projects with a special emphasis on vocal accompaniment.
  • As well as regular performance classes, there are also frequent chances to perform as part of the many concerts/events at the Hochschule für Musik Mainz and Koblenz International Guitar Academy.
  • Coaching/Tuition from internationally renowned performers and teachers from the Hochschule für Musik Mainz.
  • Students will also explore historical and modern performance practice and can take part in the interdisciplinary studies part of the curriculum.
  • Writing and performance practice of transcriptions, arrangements and general bass.
  • 120 credit points - ECTS.
  • Students also benefit from the close connection to the Koblenz International Guitar Festival.
Entry Requirements
  • Students should hold a Bachelor's degree or a similar degree-equivalent diploma in Music, specialising in guitar.
  • An entrance examination must be undertaken in the form of an audition. Candidates are required to prepare a varied 45 minute programme (to include at least one work by J.S. Bach), from which 20 minutes will be chosen for performance during the audition.
  • A short interview with the audition panel, conducted in German (about 10 minutes duration).
  • One year’s professional work experience.
  • For international students, in addition to German language skills at a minimum B1-GERR level, English language skills are also required.
  • The course can be started in both the winter and summer semester. The auditions will take place on specified dates during the winter or summer semester at the Hochschule für Musik Mainz or Koblenz International Guitar Festival & Academy. Candidates will be informed in good time of the audition date.
Fees
  • Tuition fees in the amount of €2580 per semester (€5160 per year).
  • Semester fees of the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz in the amount of €309,89. This includes a Semester-Ticket, allowing free travel on public transport between Mainz and Koblenz, and also other selected parts of Rheinland-Pfalz and Hessen.
At present in Rheinland-Pfalz there are no separate fees or costs for foreign students.
 
How to Apply
 
An audition application should be made directly to the student office of the Hochschule für Musik Mainz. The application form can be downloaded here (Antrag auf Zulassung zur Eignungsprüfung):
 
 
When completed it should be posted to the address on the form, along with:
  • Certified copy of previous academic achievements (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree plus supplements/transcripts).
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • Audition Programme.
  • Repertoire list of significant works already studied.
  • Examples of at least one year’s professional work experience (e.g. Concerts, teaching, competitions).
  • Two stamped self-addressed envelopes (DL/0,70 € und C4/1,45 €).
Important for applicants with foreign certificates:
An application for the recognition/validation of foreign certificates must be made to the Stabsstelle Zulassung International, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.
 
The application form can be downloaded here (Antrag auf Anerkennung ausländischer Zeugnisse):
 
  • All 3 sides must be printed out, completed, signed and sent by post. Please note, forms sent by email or fax will NOT be accepted.
  • Officially certified copies of previous academic achievements (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree) should be included, with all relevant supplements, and if needed an official translation of the documents/certificates. Please note, that documents in English will be accepted.
Please be aware that this process can take up to 6 weeks to complete, and must be submitted in good time, so that the audition application can be accepted. For example, for the winter semester (deadline 01 April 2018), documents should be submitted no later than 15 February 2018.
 
The fee for the recognition/validation of foreign certificates is €60, and must be paid before the application is processed. Bank details can be found on page 3 of the form.
 
An application to study must also be made to the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz and should be submitted via the Student Secretariat or International Department of the JGU.
 
The deadline for the audition application at the Hochschule für Musik Mainz is:
  • Summer semester - 01 November.
  • Winter semester - 01 April.
The deadline for the application to study at the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz is:
  • Summer semester - 01 March.
  • Winter semester - 01 September.
For detailed advice and help with any questions regarding the application, please contact the student office of the Hochschule für Musik Mainz (http://www.musik.uni-mainz.de/3571_DEU_HTML.php) or Koblenz International Guitar Academy (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Accommodation
 
The Koblenz International Guitar Academy has its own student accommodation, especially for overseas students.
The rooms are fully furnished and cost, depending on size, from €380 (room) to €500 (apartments) per month, including all utility expenses and Internet connection.
Alternatively, students can also choose to live in Mainz. For details about accommodation please contact - https://www.musik.uni-mainz.de/studium/beratung/
 

 
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II) Preparatory studies (Bachelor) in collaboration with the Musikschule der Stadt Koblenz:

Subjects:

Guitar, second instrument (optional), performance class, music theory, aural training, general music teaching, sight-singing.
 

Examinations:

Two examinations per year.
 

Faculty:

Prof. Hubert Käppel (guitar), Georg Schmitz (theory)

Foreign students may also take classes in German language, in preparation for the German Examination of the German Music Colleges.
 

Entry Requirements:

Instrumental entrance examination (10-minute free programme) and aural test.
 

Course Fees:

1,680 euros each year. Fees should be paid to the Musikschule der Stadt Koblenz.

III) Preparatory Studies (Master)

Subjects:

Guitar, performance class, optional: music theory, aural training, general music teaching, sight-singing. We recommend that foreign students take part in theory lessons to help them learn German musical terminology.
 

Examinations:

Two examinations per year.
 

Faculty:

Prof. Hubert Käppel (guitar), NN (guitar), Georg Schmitz (theory).
 

Entry Requirements:

Completed music studies (Bachelor) and an audition (15-minute free programme and one movement from a work by J.S. Bach).
 

Course Fees:

2.750 euros each year. Fees should be paid to the Koblenz International Guitar Academy.


IV) Specialist department for very gifted young students in collaboration with the Musikschule der Stadt Koblenz:

Subjects:

Guitar, appropriate theory classes are optional.
 

Examinations:

Two examinations per year.
 

Faculty:

Prof. Hubert Käppel (guitar), Georg Schmitz (theory).
 

Entry Requirements:

Instrumental entrance examination (6-minute free programme) and aural test. In this department guitarists seeking entry will be accepted from roughly 8 or 9 years of age. Parents who are interested in applying should get in contact with the Director of the Musikschule der Stadt Koblenz, Herr Hans-Peter Lörsch (0261 129 2551).
 

Course Fees:

1,680 euros each year. Fees should be paid to the Musikschule der Stadt Koblenz.

V) Postgraduate Studies in collaboration with the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie and the Musikschule der Stadt Koblenz:

Subjects:

Guitar, performance class, chamber music, music theory, aural training, analysis, health management for professional musicians, music management.
 

Examinations:

Final Examination Part I:

Solo Recital (60 minutes).
 

Final Examination Part II:

Concert performance with the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie.
 

Compulsory work:

Concierto de Aranjuez by Joaquín Rodrigo.
Students may only sit for the Final Examination Part II once they have achieved results at the level of "very good"(1,0 – 1,5) in the Final examination Part I. Final Examination Part II will not be graded.
After completion of both Final Examinations an ungraded "Soloist Diploma" certificate will be awarded. Candidates who only complete Final Examination Part I, will be awarded an ungraded "Postgraduate Diploma in Performance" certificate.
 

Faculty:

Prof. Hubert Käppel (guitar, chamber music, performance class), NN (guitar), Georg Schmitz (music theory, aural training, analysis), Prof. Ingeborg Henzler (music management), Prof. Dr. Michael Schmitz (health advice for professional musicians).
 

Entry Requirements:

Completed music studies and an audition (15-minute free programme and one movement from a work by J.S. Bach).
 

Course fees:

2,750 euros per year. Fees should be paid to the Koblenz International Guitar Festival & Academy.

VI) Further studies for music teachers in specialist music schools:

Subjects:

Guitar, teaching practice. All other subjects offered by the postgraduate department are optional.
 

Examinations:

Intrumental examination (30-minutes) and two demonstration lessons (both 45-minutes) for those studying for the Postgraduate Diploma in Guitar Studies. Those who do not wish to take the examination will receive a certificate of attendance.
 

Faculty:

Prof. Hubert Käppel (guitar, teaching practice)
 

Entry Requirements:

Completed music studies and performance experience, entrance interview as well as a performance audition.
 

Course fees:

2,750 euros per year. Fees should be paid to the Koblenz International Guitar Festival & Academy.

Accommodation:

The Koblenz International Guitar Academy has its own student accommodation, especially for overseas students.
The rooms are fully furnished and cost, depending on size, from 380 euros (room) to 500 euros (apartments) each month, including all utility expenses and an Internet connection.

Contact:

Koblenz International Guitar Academy
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.koblenzguitarfestival.de
Museumstr. 38a
D-56564 Neuwied