Table of content

Arrival ................................................................................................................................................................................4
Weekly schedule...............................................................................................................................................................6
Master classes ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Workshops ........................................................................................................................................................................9
Guitar Orchestra ...............................................................................................................................................................9
Competition.......................................................................................................................................................................9
Guitar presentation ........................................................................................................................................................11
Concerts ..........................................................................................................................................................................12
Festival office/Organizing committee ...........................................................................................................................13
Accommodation .............................................................................................................................................................14
Further information ........................................................................................................................................................15
Liechtenstein ..................................................................................................................................................................16
Activities besides playing the guitar ............................................................................................................................17

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Welcome to the
27th Liechtenstein Guitar Days
Dear participants

From 6 to 13 July, 2019, we will be celebrating the Liechtenstein Guitar Days ligita together with you. We are excited to
welcome you in Liechtenstein and ready to make this week a memorable one.

To get you best prepared for your trip and stay at the festival, we have gathered the most important information in this
festival guide. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

See you at ligita!

Your organizing committee

Caroline, Florian & Roger

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Arrival
Registration
Saturday, July 6, between 1pm and 5pm (Please let us know if you arrive later.)
The festival office is located at the Musikschulzentrum Eschen, Essanestrasse 11, FL-9492 Eschen

Map

For more information visit: www.musikschule.li

At the Musikschulzentrum you will receive your course materials, and we will explain you how to get to
your accommodation. Free bus transfers to Schellenberg are available between 3pm and 5pm.

Arrival by train
From Austria:
To 6800 Feldkirch, train station (www.oebb.at), then by bus to Eschen (bus line 11 direction
Sargans/Train station, to Eschen/Post office; change to bus line 13 direction Schaan/Train station, and
get off at Eschen/Presa (www.sbb.ch)

From Switzerland:
To 9470 Buchs/Train station, then by bus to Eschen/Bus stop Presta (bus line 12 direction
Schaan/Train station, to final station, change to bus line 13 direction Eschen/Post office) (www.sbb.ch)

Arrival by car
From Germany/Austria:
Rheintal motorway exit Feldkirch South follow directions to Liechtenstein. After border crossing Tisis
(A)/Schaanwald (FL) go to Eschen, Musikschulzentrum

From Switzerland:
Motorway A13 exit Haag/Bendern direction Feldkirch (AT) in Eschen to Musikschulzentrum

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Payments
Course fee, accommodation etc. (your registration fee of 70 Euro will be credited) must be paid on
arrival in cash in Euro or Swiss Francs. We do not accept credit cards. If necessary, you can find an
ATM at the post office in Eschen.

Opening concert and free welcome lunch

Opening of the 27th Liechtenstein Guitar Days ligita on Saturday, July 6:
• At 6.30pm the opening apero will take place in the Eschen community hall, at 7.30 pm the
opening evening of ligita begins with the opening concert.
• On Sunday, July 7, we invite all participants to a welcome lunch!

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Weekly schedule

What is happening where?

Peter-Kaiser-Saal, Musikschule Eschen Guitar presentation Peter-Kaiser-Saal, Musikschule Eschen
Concerts at 6pm except Studio Live Session Competition 1st/2nd round Pfrundbauten, Gemeindezentrum Eschen
Concerts at 8pm various locations Competition finale Zuschg, Schaanwald
Master classes, guitar orchestra Musikschule Eschen

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Master classes
The master classes take place daily from 10am on in the rooms of the Musikschulzentrum Eschen.
Before that there will be a short warm-up with a master guitarist at 9am.

Active students will be taught four lessons by the lecturers listed below. The lessons with the selected
lecturers will be assigned after registration. There is no guarantee that the lecturer of your choice will be
able to teach you.

Timetable will be posted at the festival office at the Musikschulzentrum and updated daily. Please
check the timetable in the morning.

Unattended lessons expire without refund or replacement.

Lecturers

Aniello Desiderio

Lectures: Sunday to Saturday

David Bergmüller

Lectures: Sunday to Saturday (except Friday)

Stefan Hackl

Lectures: Sunday to Saturday (except Monday)

Dieter Kreidler

Lectures: Sunday to Saturday

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 Augustin Wiedemann

Lectures: Sunday to Saturday

Alvaro Pierri

Lectures: Sunday to Saturday (except Thursday)

Mark Delpriora

Lectures: Sunday to Saturday

Takeo Sato

Lectures: Sunday to Saturday

Guitar orchestra
Warm-Up

Manuel Barrueco

Lectures: Monday

Ana Vidović

Lectures: Tuesday

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Workshops
Alpine Folk Music Stefan Hackl

Monday, July 8
The one-day workshop is aimed on the one hand at guitarists from
the field of folk music who would like to deepen their knowledge of
the instrument and on the other hand at classically trained guitarists
who are looking for an introduction to folk music.

Flamenco with Manolo Franco

Thursday, July 11

Guitar Orchestra
What could be better than playing music together?

Under the direction of Takeo Sato, the ensemble rehearses in the guitar orchestra various pieces,
which will be performed at the final concert.

You can already register for the guitar orchestra when you apply online or on arrival. You will receive
the sheet music on site.

Competition
At this year's ligita, the 10th International ligita Guitar Competition will take place.

Round Nr 1: 9 July 2019 (Pfrundbauten Eschen, non-public)

Free choice of recital program with works from at least two periods.
Total duration: 10 to 12 minutes

Round Nr 2: 11 July 2019 (Pfrundbauten Eschen, non-public)

Free choice of recital program with works from at least two periods including one etude by Heitor Villa-
Lobos (choose between Nr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10 or 12).
Total duration: 18 to 20 minutes

Final round: 13 July 2019 (Pfrundbauten Eschen, open to public)

Free choice of recital program with works from at least two periods.
Total duration: 28 to 30 minutes

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Jury
Dieter Kreidler (Head), Aniello Desiderio, Mark Delpriora, Stefan Hackl, Roger Szedalik

Competition regulations
• All active and passive participants of the Liechtensteiner Gitarrentage ligita are entitled to compete,
without age limit.
• The jury shall assess the contestants' choice of recital program, interpretative, stylistic and
technical skills as well as stage presence.
• The jury may stop the performance of the competitor any time.
• The scores of the music performed must be presented to the jury.
• Works must be played by heart.
• Works performed in a previous round may not be repeated in any other round.
• Contestants must respect the specified time limits. The jury may stop or interrupt the performance if
the time limit is exceeded.
• All participants will acknowledge the right of the organizers to audio or video record all rounds of
the competition for media or any other purposes. All corresponding rights are reserved to the
Liechtensteiner Gitarrenzirkel without further claim or payment of fees. Private audio and video
recordings are not permitted.
• The decisions of the jury are final and not subject to appeal.
• Any recourse to courts of law is excluded.

Prizes
First prize
• Prize money CHF 4'000.–
• Studio Live Session at ligita 2020
• Guitar made by Yuichi Imai
• Vouchers of Haus der Musik Trekel, Hamburg

Second prize
• Prize money CHF 2'000.–
• Invitation to ligita 2020
• Vouchers of Haus der Musik Trekel, Hamburg

Third prize
• Prize money CHF 1'000.–
• Invitation to ligita 2020
• Vouchers of Haus der Musik Trekel, Hamburg

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Guitar presentation
Wednesday, July 10, 1.30pm
Musikschulzentrum Eschen

On Wednesday afternoon of the festival week the traditional guitar presentation will take place in the
Musikschulzentrum Eschen. An instructor plays different pieces of music on selected instruments of the
exhibiting guitar builders and thus demonstrates the specific sound differences to the listeners.

The guitar builders will briefly introduce themselves and their philosophy and answer questions about
the presented instruments.

Program
The following guitar makers are presenting their guitars
• Yuichi Imai
• Mathias Jakob
• Gerhard Kochesser
• Rémy Larson
• Steven Den Toom
• Voigt Guitars
• Guitar-Repairs Urs Winkler
• Haus der Musik Trekel
• Musikhaus Schaan

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Concerts
Once again the masters of the guitar will be playing concerts in five communities in Liechtenstein. The
commented concerts will take place at 6pm at the Musikschulzentrum Eschen (except for the concert
on Tuesday), the master concerts will start at 8 pm.

Saturday, 6. July 2019

7.30 pm, ANIELLO DESIDERIO, Eschen

Sunday, 7 July 2019

6pm, HOLZKLANG, Eschen
8 pm, MANUEL BARRUECO, Ruggell

Monday, 8 July 2019

8pm, ANA VIDOVIĆ, Eschen

Tuesday, 9 July 2019

6pm, AROS GUITAR DUO, Little Big Beat Studios, Eschen*
8pm, MANOLO FRANCO Y SU GRUPO DE FLAMENCO, Gamprin

Thursday, 11 July 2019

8pm, ALVARO PIERRI, Schellenberg

Friday, 12 July 2019

6pm, OPEN STAGE, Eschen
8pm, DAVID BERGMÜLLER, Mauren

Saturday, 13 July 2019

4pm, FINAL 10th INTERNATIONAL LIGITA GUITAR COMPETITION
7pm, CLOSING NIGHT, Schaanwald

* Want to be part of a professional studio recording? This is possible at the ligita! For the second time,
we conduct a studio live session - a professional recording of sound and image during the concert. Be
there for the recording and concert in the studio when the Aros Guitar Duo as the first prize winner of
last years’ ligita competition gets this unique chance. Important: Tickets are limited! Please register
for this concert at the festival office by 12 noon on Monday.

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Final concert night
Traditionally, the final concert with participants from the courses and workshops closes the ligita week.
The final concert will be performed by you as soloists and ensembles and as part of the orchestra. The
winners of the 10th International ligita Guitar Competition will also be announced during the concert.

After the concert, all participants are invited to dinner at the Restaurant Freihof in Mauren. The
confirmations of participation are handed over there.

Festival office/Organizing committee

The festival office is located at the Musikschulzentrum Eschen

Opening hours
9am till noon
2pm till 5pm

Your organizing committee

Florian Roger Caroline

Delegates manager Musical direction Head festival office

Managing delegates, Artists support, Organization of

Liechtenstein tour & competition concerts, rooms, media
BBQ night, lecture & marketing
timetable

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Accommodation
The ligita has a limited number of sleeping places in the dormitory and in the hotel Krone:

Dormitory/shelter in Schellenberg
The sleeping places (rooms with bunk beds) are located in the shelter of the municipality of
Schellenberg. Toilets and showers as well as a common lounge with refrigerator can be used in the
community hall next door. The public WLAN of the municipality of Schellenberg is available free of
charge at the community hall. Breakfast is served at the Hotel Krone (on the opposite side of the street)
from 7am.

Important: Please bring your own sleeping bag

Costs: EUR 120.00 (eight nights incl. breakfast) to be paid on arrival

Hotel Krone Schellenberg www.hotelkrone.li

The Hotel Krone in Schellenberg offers double rooms
(incl. shower/WC, TV, WLAN). Breakfast is served
from 7am.

Cost: EUR 320.00 (eight nights incl. breakfast) to be

paid on arrival

Transfer
A shuttle bus is available for participants staying overnight in the Schellenberg dormitory (or in the Hotel
Krone). Every morning the bus takes you from Schellenberg to the course location and back as well as
in the evenings from Schellenberg to the concert location and back (see weekly schedule).

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Further information
Meals
• Breakfast: Breakfast is included in the overnight rates.
• Lunch: Lunch with starter, main course, desserts and drinks (six lunches at 60 Euro or 13 Euro
per day, lunch on Sunday is free), vegetarian or with meat/fish can be booked and paid when
applying or on arrival. We eat together in the foyer of the Eschen community hall (approx. 10
min walk from the Musikschulzentrum Eschen).
• Dinner: Dinner is served daily between 6 and 7.30pm at the Dormitory/Community Hall in
Schellenberg for 5 Euro/meal. Please sign up for dinner one day in advance at the festival
office.
After the concerts, tables are reserved in a restaurant near the venue for a small dinner (meals
between 20 and 27 francs) with the artists and concert visitors of ligita. Students are welcomed
to join in and will be brought back to their accommodation individually.

Internet
Free WLAN is available in the Musikschulzentrum Eschen, in the dormitory and in the Hotel Krone in
Schellenberg. Please ask for the access codes.

Public transport
For the duration of ligita, participants are entitled to use the Liechtenstein Mobil public transport network
(buses) in the Liechtenstein lowlands. You will receive a special ticket for this.
The timetable is available at www.sbb.ch

Voltage: 220 Volt AC

Climate
In winter, the thermometer rarely drops below 15 degrees Celsius below zero, while in summer the
average temperatures fluctuate between 20 and 28 degrees Celsius. Despite its mountainous location,
the mild climate is strongly influenced by the southerly wind (Föhn).

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Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a small country situated on the banks of
the Rhine in Central Europe, between the Swiss canton
of St. Gallen and the Austrian province of Vorarlberg.
The official language is German, though day-to-day
affairs are conducted in two Alemannic dialects.
Comprising eleven municipalities, the principality is a
constitutional hereditary monarchy on a parliamentary
and democratic basis. The head of state is Prince Hans-
Adam II von Liechtenstein. The official currency is the
Swiss franc, though euros and dollars are also accepted.
Liechtenstein is a microstate, and so small that almost
everyone knows each other.

The national dish is 'Ribel', made out of cornmeal or wheat semolina. 'Käsknöpfle', a type of doughy
pasta covered in melted cheese, is also popular. In years gone by, cider and wine were the main
drinks, while a brewery also produced beer.

The name 'Liechtenstein' was given to the region by the Princes of Liechtenstein, who purchased the
County of Vaduz (1712) and the lands of Schellenberg (1699) and united them to form the Principality
of Liechtenstein in 1719. The name of the eponymous princely house can be traced back to a castle in
the town of Maria Enzensdorf in Upper Austria. Built by Hugo von Petronell-Liechtenstein around 1130,
this castle is said to stand on a rock known as the light ('Licht') stone ('Stein').

Facts and figures

• Area:160 square kilometres
• Population: 37'000
• Form of government: Constitutional monarchy with the rank of principality
• Head of state: Prince Hans-Adam II
• Government: Collegial Government with five members of the government
• Parliament: 25 members of the parliament, legislative period of four years
• Capital: Vaduz

Souvenirs
Wine, ceramics, stamps, Confectionery, Swarovski crystal figures, literature about Liechtenstein,
watches, jewelry, etc. Or get a souvenir stamp in your passport at one of the information offices.

For more information visit: http://www.tourismus.li/

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Activities besides playing the guitar
Here are some activities in case you need a break from playing the guitar. For more information visit:
http://www.tourismus.li/

National museum at Vaduz

Learn more about the history of the small state, its economy, nature and much more.

Admission for students: CHF 7

Vaduz Castle

You have to see this sight! Vaduz Castle sits about 120 meters above the capital Vaduz. It is the
landmark of the capital of Liechtenstein and can be seen from afar. Today it is inhabited by the royal
family.
On our country tour on Wednesday afternoon we will drive to Vaduz Castle. There we have the
opportunity to take pictures in the garden.

City of Vaduz

Vaduz is the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein, the seat of the authorities and the state
parliament, and since 1939 also the princely residence. The town is the center of Vaduz.

Whether for shopping, strolling, indulging in culinary delights or enjoying culture: The small town in the
center of Vaduz is the pulsating heart in the middle of Liechtenstein. The pedestrian zone from the
government quarter to the Vaduz town hall is traffic-free. There are six larger museums in Vaduz. From
the Historical State Museum to the Contemporary Art Museum, you can spend a lot of time in a small
space.

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Leisure time at Grossabünt

The Grossabünt in Gamprin invites you to swim. Admission to the swimming lake is free of charge.
Grossabünt can be reached by bus from the Musikschulzentrum Eschen or from Schellenberg in
approx. 30 minutes.

Swimming pool Mühleholz Vaduz

The Mühleholz swimming pool is located between the municipalities of Vaduz and Schaan on Schaaner
Strasse. It is a true adventure pool: Water slide, wave pool, diving platform, children's pool, sports pool,
massage jets.

Admission for students: 4 francs

Historical hiking trail between Schellenberg and Bendern

The hiking trail can be reached within a few minutes from the accommodation in Schellenberg. Through
the forest you pass historic sites of Liechtenstein and to great places with a view over the whole
country.

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