Final – I Francisco Mário International Prize for Modern Guitar Europe Edition 2023
The award ceremony was held at the Munganga Theater in Amsterdam (Holland) on August 22, 2023, the date on which Francisco Mário would have turned 75.
In the jury’s final decision, the following musicians were awarded:
1. Karlijn Langendijk (Netherlands) – Song: Triste São Paulo
2. (a tie) Alvaro Javier Rovira Ruiz (Netherlands) – Music: Choro Grave
2. (a tie) Vitor Mateus D’Altoé Garbelotto (France) – Song: Saudade da Terra
About the Prize
Francisco Mário was one of the pioneers of independent recording in Brazil, alongside Antonio Adolfo, and possibly the first to use crowdfunding in the country, in 1980, to produce his second album “Revolta dos Palhaços”. A respected guitarist from Minas Gerais, he left almost 90 compositions, 8 records and 3 books in his short life. Brother of cartoonist Henfil and sociologist Betinho, Chico Mário, as he was affectionately called, died on March 14, 1988, at the age of 39. To publicize his important guitar work, foster Brazilian culture, encourage independent creation and value Brazil’s most popular instrument, the guitar, the Francisco Mário Popular Guitar Award presented cash prizes and a trophy, designed by artist Mauricio Manzo, through the Chico Mário Cultural Institute in partnership with the Guimarães Rosa Institute and the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Co-realization
Dates and Stages
1. Registration
From April 10 to June 23, you can register here on the site and submit your interpretation to the Award’s pre-selection jury.
2. Pre-Selection
The jury will evaluate the published and submitted works and will confirm the finalists via email and in a post here on the website
3. Official Ceremony
Those who qualify for the final stage will make a presentation at the Official Ceremony in Buenos Aires on August 22, 2023.
4. Award
Cash awards will be given to the 10 people selected, and trophies for 1st and 2nd place in the competition.
