Dates
Recitals – Concertos – Masterclasses – Events
The Courtyard, Hereford with Orchestra of the Swan
The Courtyard, Hereford Edgar Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, United KingdomRed Sky at Sunrise: Laurie Lee in Words & Music Red Sky at Sunrise follows Laurie Lee through his much-loved trilogy, Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning, and A Moment of War. Two of our best-loved actors, Anton Lesser (Game of Thrones, Wolf Hall, Endeavour) and Charlie Hamblett (Netflix’s Missing You, BBC’s Killing Eve, Ghosts) play the role of Laurie Lee older and younger, along with a rich array of other characters. The Swan’s artistic Director David Le Page has devised a gorgeous musical programme that weaves around Lee’s writing, from the lush Gloucestershire countryside Lee made famous in Cider With Rosie, to […]
Sandbach, Cheshire for Sandbach Concerts with Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
St Mary's Church, Sandbach High Street, Sandbach, United KingdomThe opening concert in Sandbach Concerts' 15 years celebratory weekend features the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet with good friend of the concert series Craig Ogden, now a member of the quartet. “If one guitar quartet can give a traditional string quartet a run for its money in terms of abundant technique and breath-taking artistry, it is the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet” International Record Review
Doncaster, Music in the Round
Cast, Doncaster Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United KingdomCraig Ogden is one of the greatest classical guitarists of our time, whose incredible career over three decades has included a stream of best-selling albums, appearances with the world’s finest orchestras and a constant presence on Classic FM, where he’s long been a favourite artist with the station’s listeners. Programme includes: VILLA-LOBOS Chôros No.1 JS BACH Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV998 REINHARDT Nuages RODRIGO Tres piezas españolas ALBENIZ Torre Bermeja, Sevilla
Purbeck Art Weeks, Dorset
Encombe Encombe House, KingstonCoffee Concert at Encombe House Purbeck Art Weeks offers a vibrant programme of concerts and events that extends beyond the festival itself, showcasing outstanding international talent right here in Purbeck. From world-class performances to inspiring talks and community collaborations, our year-round events bring the arts to life for local audiences. We’re committed to making these experiences accessible to all, offering opportunities for everyone, including children and young people, to engage with exceptional creative talent. Encombe House is a privately owned, Grade II listed country house built in 1735 on the Encombe Estate nearer the village of Kingston.
Calstock Arts, Cornwall
Old Chapel Calstock Sand Lane, Calstock, CornwallCraig returns to perform at Calstock Arts, a community arts centre located in a beautifully converted chapel on the banks of the River Tamar.
Sale Festival, Cheshire
Waterside Chambers 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, TraffordCraig returns to Sale's Waterside Arts Centre to give a solo recital in the charming setting of the wood-panelled Chambers at Waterside.
Parbold, Lancashire with Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Parbold Village Hall The Green, Parbold, Lancashire, United KingdomRecognised as one of the world’s leading guitar quartets, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is a dynamic and innovative group known for its extraordinary ensemble in performance, expansive repertoire and ground-breaking work in developing the guitar quartet medium. Parbold Music Lancashire is the title under which the concerts and musical events are presented and is the operational name of Douglas Music Society, a registered charity, founded in 1973, to present an annual season of Saturday evening concerts with established international stars, young artists and popular music to celebrate all kinds of music-making and musical tastes.
Glossop Music Festival, Derbyshire
St James Church, Glossop Hollincross Lane, Glossop, DerbyshireCraig returns to Glossop Music Festival, this time as concerto soloist in Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez. More info soon!
Concerto with Stockport Symphony Orchestra
Stockport Town Hall Edward Street, Stockport, Manchester, United KingdomRobert Guy - conductor Craig Ogden - guitar Helen Brackley Jones - violin Glazunov Summer Glinka Summer Night in Madrid Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Craig performs Rodrigo's most famous guitar concerto, Concierto de Aranjuez, with Stockport Symphony Orchestra in the stunning surroundings of Stockport Town Hall. The orchestra was formed in 1975 as the New Orchestra of Manchester and performs eight concerts every season at the Town Hall with professional conductors and both established and rising stars of the classical music world.
Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove for Festive Classics and Bromsgrove Festival
Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings Stoke Heath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, United KingdomCraig performs a solo recital in New Guesten Hall in the unique setting of Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings. The concert will be an opportunity to listen to Craig in an intimate setting, followed by lunch and is presented as part of Bromsgrove Festival.
Thaxted Festival with London Tango Quintet
Thaxted Parish Church Watling Street, Thaxted, Essex, United KingdomTaking place in Thaxted’s magnificently spacious Parish Church, Thaxted Festival offers a relaxed atmosphere, the highest standards of performance from renowned professional artists, the superb natural acoustics of Thaxted Church, and a warm welcome in beautiful historic surroundings. Craig Ogden joins London Tango Quintet for a breathtaking evening of scintillating tango as this virtuoso quintet bring the sound of South America to Thaxted Festival.
JAM on the Marsh Festival, New Romney, with London Tango Quintet
St Nicholas Church, New Romney Church Lane, New RomneyCraig is delighted to return to JAM on the Marsh Festival with London Tango Quintet for the opening concert of the festival. More info soon!