Filippos Manoloudis (Geelong)

Experience the artistry of Greek guitarist Filippos Manoloudis, winner of the Concerts in America International Concert Artist Competition 2026 and first prizewinner at more than 20 international guitar competitions, praised by Gendai Guitar Magazine for his "stunning technique and expressive power."

Born in Kavala, Greece, in 2001, Filippos Manoloudis has emerged as one of the leading young classical guitarists of his generation. Recognized for his versatility and compelling interpretations across a wide range of styles and periods, often through his own transcriptions, he has performed as a soloist across Europe, the Americas and Asia since 2015, and made his orchestral debut with the Basel Symphony Orchestra.

His career has been shaped by success at the world's most prestigious guitar competitions, with more than 20 first prizes including the Tokyo International Guitar Competition (2022), the Koblenz International Guitar Competition (2022), the TAIGF International Guitar Competition in Norway (2025) and the Concerts in America International Concert Artist Competition (2026), which earned him an 80-concert tour across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia in 2027.

He studied with Fotis Koutsothodoros, Tilman Hoppstock in Darmstadt and Judicaël Perroy, graduating with distinction from the Haute école de musique de Genève in 2026, and has refined his art in masterclasses with Leo Brouwer, David Russell, Oscar Ghiglia, Manuel Barrueco and Sergio Assad. Alongside the modern guitar, he has a particular affinity for the Classical and Romantic repertoire on historical instruments, performing on an original 1831 Johann Anton Stauffer guitar. He is a member of the Frequency Guitar Quartet, a D'Addario Artist, and plays Koumridis Guitars.

What You'll Hear

Additional Info

• Seating: General admission, first-come first-served.

• Age Requirement: Ages 8+. Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

• Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. You're welcome to gift or sell them.

• Bookings: Tickets must be purchased online. No sales at the door.

• Accessibility: All venues are wheelchair accessible.

• Doors Open: 45 minutes before concert start time.

• Concert Length: 75 minutes (no interval).