Dates

Recitals – Concertos – Masterclasses – Events

West Dean International Guitar Festival

30th Anniversary Celebration Festival Director: Andrew Gough with Concert artists and tutors: Xuefei Yang, Craig Ogden, Montes-Kircher Duo (Alfonso Montes & Irina Kircher), Mark Houghton, Vincent Lindsey-Clark, Laura Snowden and Jack Hancher. Under the directorship of  Andrew Gough, West Dean College once again offers the celebrated International Classical Guitar Festival in the idyllic and relaxing surroundings which make this the perfect setting for lessons, masterclasses, ensemble coaching and concerts. The Festival is renowned for its tuition, performance, concerts and geniality, which make it a unique and fulfilling experience for all who attend.

Hawkwood Residential Course, Cotswolds

Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Study 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.

Cawsand Bay Guitar Festival, Cornwall

Maker with Rame Community Hall Jackman's Meadow, Kingsand, Cornwall, United Kingdom

An exciting classical guitar weekend by the sea on the stunning Rame Peninsula, with Craig Ogden, Eden Stell Guitar Duo ,Alison Smith, Gerald Garcia and Alison Bendy 8th - 10th September 2023. Following on from three highly successful Guitarfests in 2019, 2021 and 2022 , 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.

Music at Stow, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds with the London Tango Quintet

St Edward's Hall Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Music at Stow in its current format, was established in 2014 when a group of music-loving locals got together with the aim of ‘bringing big names to a small town’. The setting, in the picturesque Cotswolds landscape of the Gloucestershire countryside, lends a perfect backdrop to a festival which brings world-class artists right into the heart of the local community. The London Tango Quintet is a unique group of five internationally acclaimed musicians performing tango music at the highest level. Music by the legendary Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla is interspersed with stunning instrumental solos. The result is an energetic, inspiring and thoroughly […]

Sarratt Festival of Music, Hertfordshire with Miloš Milivojević (accordion)

Sarratt Village Hall The Green, Sarratt, Nr Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Craig Ogden – guitar with Miloš Milivojević  - classical accordion "A worthy successor to Julian Bream" He is one of the most exciting artists of his generation. His performances have taken him throughout the UK, into Europe, the USA, South East Asia, South Africa and Australia in recital, on radio and on television. In London, Craig regularly appears as a soloist and chamber musician at major venues including the Purcell Room, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Wigmore Hall and the Barbican. Craig Ogden teams up with classical accordionist Miloš Milivojević in a unique duo showcasing stunning arrangements of classical compositions by composers […]

St Mary Le Strand Church, London, WC2 – Classical Guitar by Candlelight

St Mary Le Strand Church, London Strand, London, United Kingdom

Enjoy an exceptional classical guitar recital by renowned virtuoso guitarist, Craig Ogden, in the beautiful candlelit setting of St Mary Le Strand. Craig presents a hugely appealing programme that will be sure to start your weekend in style! There are also a wide choice of restaurants and bars in the nearby streets of Covent Garden to complete your night out. Featuring Craig Ogden - Guitar Programme Concerto op.3 no.9 - Antonio Vivaldi  (arr. John Williams)        1. Grand 2. Larghetto 3. Allegro Mosstrooper Peak - Nigel Westlake 1. Burning Point 2. Mosstrooper Peak 3. Nara Inlet 4. Tangalooma 5. […]

Stroud Arts Festival, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire

Subscription Rooms, Stroud George Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

An exciting programme of some of the finest virtuoso guitar pieces, familiar favourites and wonderful new discoveries from the classical guitar repertoire. Craig never fails to amaze with his remarkable skill and mesmerising performances. This is a great opportunity to hear him before he plays with the exceptional London Tango Quintet in advance of the evening concert.

Chiswick, London with the London Tango Quintet

St Peter's Church, London W4 Southfield Rd , Acton Green, London, United Kingdom

The London Tango Quintet  return to St Peter’s Church in London W4 for a cabaret style concert of Piazzolla and other tango greats. Dancers welcome ‘Perfection. Such passion and attack and expression and feeling.  It is a long time since I have had such a musical feast.  It is still singing in my head. Amazing.’ Previous St Peter’s concert attendee

Eastbourne with the Carducci Quartet

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, Sussex, United Kingdom

Craig Ogden joins the Carducci Quartet for a number of chamber music concerts at John Whibley's 'Holidays with Music' at the glorious Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

Henley-on-Thames with Henley Symphony Orchestra

St Mary's Church, Henley Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

St Mary's Church, Henley Guest Artist Craig Ogden - Guitar Conductor Jacques Cohen Programme: Mendelssohn: Overture: The Fair Melusine Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez Rodrigo: Zarabande Lejana y Villancico  Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 ‘Italian’    

Calstock Arts, Cornwall

Old Chapel Calstock Sand Lane, Calstock, Cornwall

Calstock Arts is a community arts centre located in a beautifully converted chapel on the banks of the River Tamar. Craig returns to perform a solo recital in this intimate space.

Music in the Round, Sheffield

Crucible Playhouse Sheffield 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Programme includes: VILLA-LOBOS Chôros No.1 (5’) JS BACH Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV998 (13’) REINHARDT Nuages (3’) RODRIGO Tres piezas españolas (12’) ALBENIZ Torre Bermeja, Sevilla (5’)  Craig 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.   This will be a rare opportunity to experience Craig as a soloist up-close in the intimacy of the Crucible Playhouse, performing guitar favourites from Spanish composers Rodrigo and Albeniz […]