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Recitals – Concertos – Masterclasses – Events
BBC Radio 3 In Tune
BBC Broadcasting House Portland Place, LondonLive performance & interview with Sean Rafferty & performance on BBC Radio 3 In Tune Programme
Residential Classical Guitar Masterclass Course
Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United KingdomStudy with one of the best classical guitarists of our generation Facilitator: Craig Ogden A masterclass opportunity to study with one of the best classical guitarists of our generation. This enjoyable, intense weekend study course is suitable for experienced players and advanced students with a minimum skill level of Grade 6 guitar. There will be ensemble work as well as masterclass tutorials. At a Glance Study with one of the UK’s leading guitarists Play alongside others of a similar level Solo and ensemble exercises Concert by Craig Ogden Hone your technique with individual attention Your Stay at Hawkwood Hawkwood is […]
Hawkwood, Stroud, Gloucestershire
Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United KingdomSummer Concert in the beautiful surroundings of Hawkwood This Friday night recital will include music by Aguado, Rodrigo, Albeniz, Villa-Lobos and Bach. It will be a varied programme of key works from the guitar repertoire. The event will take place in the Hall at Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, Stroud. Please note that seats are unallocated. There will be a bar which will be open from 7:30pm. The concert will begin promptly at 8pm and finish at around 9pm This concert takes place on the first evening of teaching on Craig’s course “Classical Guitar Masterclass“. An opportunity to study with […]
Cawsand Bay Guitarfest 2024, The Rame Peninsula, Cornwall
Maker with Rame Community Hall Jackman's Meadow, Kingsand, Cornwall, United KingdomAn exciting classical guitar weekend by the sea on the stunning Rame Peninsula, with Craig Ogden, Vida Guitar Quartet (Mark Eden, Mark Ashford, Amanda Cook & Chris Stell) & Alison Smith 6th-8th September 2024. Following on from four successful Guitarfests, we are returning with another exciting weekend combining great music in an area of outstanding natural beauty that inspires creativity. The stunning location by the sea makes for a perfect break from the hustle and bustle. There will be concerts, a masterclass, workshops, ensemble playing, a class addressing performance anxiety, informal playing opportunities, afternoon tea, sea view dinners and lots […]
Music on The Quantocks, Broomfield, Bridgwater, Somerset
Broomfield Church, Somerset Broomfield, Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom
Music at Stow, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
St Edward's Church The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, 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. Originally formed at the Royal Northern College of Music in 1999 under the guidance of Craig Ogden and Gordon Crosskey, the quartet continued their studies with guitarists including Sérgio Assad, Oscar Ghiglia and Scott Tennant. Their early successes included winning awards from the Musicians Benevolent Fund, Tillett Trust and Tunnell Trust. MUSIC AT STOW was founded in 2014 and is based in Stow-on-the-Wold […]
Holy Cross Church Ramsbury, Wiltshire with the London Tango Quintet
Holy Cross Church Ramsbury, Marlborough, WiltshireChart topping guitar virtuoso, Craig Ogden and founder of the Quintet, violinist David Juritz are returning to Holy Cross following their acclaimed performance for Music in Country Churches last July. They are joined by extraordinary accordionist, Miloš Milivojević, described by the Times as ‘a hurricane of musical invention’; pianist and composer David Gordon a jazz musician and director of internationally renowned ensembles and bassist, Richard Pryce, in between working with artists from Jamie Cullum to Shirley Bassey. www.londontangoquintet.com The concert is generously sponsored by The Swire Trusts meaning all ticket sales and donations will go directly to supporting Holy Cross Church, Ramsbury.
Tetbury Music Festival, The Cotswolds
The Goods Shed Arts Centre, Tetbury Old Station Yard, Cirencester Rd, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United KingdomThis concert has now sold out - join wait list here The Tetbury Music Festival is a chamber music festival founded in 2003 by Graham Kean, then Director of Music at St Marys’ Church, Tetbury and Elise Smith OBE, a life-long supporter and Patron of the Arts. His Majesty King Charles III is the Festival's patron. Programme Concerto Opus No 3 No 9 Antonio Vivaldi arranged by John WilliamsPrelude, Fugue & Allegro BWV 998 - J S BachLe Depart Napoleón CosteChoros No 1 Heitor Villa-LobosCielo Abierto Quique SinesiLachrimae Pavane Fantasia No 7 John DowlandSonata K380 in E major Domenico ScarlattiSonata K322 in […]
Canterbury Music Club, University of Kent
Gulbenkian Arts Centre University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, United KingdomCanterbury Music Club was established in 1941 to bring top quality musicians and music to the people of Canterbury in their darkest hour. This tradition continues to this day, when we welcome some of the finest classical chamber musicians in the country who have performed for us in the past three seasons such as the Baroque violinist Rachel Podger, new established artists to the Club such as Craig Ogden, classical guitar, along with some of the top new generation of artists such as Ewan Millar, oboe and the Kyan String Quartet.
Middlesbrough Town Hall with the Royal Northern Sinfonia
Middlesbrough Town Hall Albert Rd, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, United KingdomCraig joins the Royal Northern Sinfonia as soloist in Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez Kristian Sallinen conductor Craig Ogden guitar Royal Northern Sinfonia Igor Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite Joaquín Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 40
The Sands Centre, Carlisle with the Royal Northern Sinfonia
The Sands Centre, Carlisle The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria, United KingdomCraig joins the Royal Northern Sinfonia as soloist for Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez Kristian Sallinen conductor Craig Ogden guitar Royal Northern Sinfonia Igor Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite Joaquín Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 40
Music in the Round, Sheffield with Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Crucible Playhouse Sheffield 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, United KingdomSOLD OUT Spirit of the Guitar Recognised as one of the world’s leading guitar quartets, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is a dynamic and innovative group known for its extraordinary performances and glorious range of sound. Their newest member, Classic FM chart-topping artist Craig Ogden, will be familiar to many, following his sell-out recitals in Sheffield in 2022 and 2023. Featuring everything from classical favourites to irresistible tango and famous movie hits, this afternoon concert is a perfect treat for music-lovers of all ages.