Cristina Galietto wins the 58th Michele Pittaluga International Guitar Competition
The Italian guitarist earned first prize in Alessandria with Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez and secured a recording opportunity and international tour.
Oct 5, 2026
Credit: wfimc.org (via source)
Cristina Galietto won first prize at the 58th Michele Pittaluga International Guitar Competition, which concluded in Alessandria on September 26. She performed Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with I Musici di Parma under Giampaolo Bandini; Sergei Perelekov and Choi Kiwon shared second prize.
Galietto’s award includes €12,000, a recording opportunity in Seville and an international concert tour. The result adds another major competition title to a career that already includes the 2021 EuroStrings Guitar Competition and performances across Europe and the United States.
Why it matters
The Pittaluga result identifies a rising classical guitarist at an important international competition and carries concrete next steps: a professional recording and tour, not just a trophy.
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