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Recitals – Concertos – Masterclasses – Events

Guitar Masterclasses & Course at Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, The 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. This summer weekend course is a true celebration of the guitar and brings the perfect combination of musical study and beautiful surroundings. Craig Ogden’s versatile style is reflected in his choice of activities for the weekend, ranging from […]

Cawsand Bay GuitarFest, Cornwall

Cawsand Bay

An exciting classical guitar weekend by the sea on the stunning Rame Peninsula, with Craig Ogden, Eden Stell Guitar Duo & Alison Smith 9th - 11th September 2022. Following on from two highly successful Guitarfests in 2019 and 2021 , 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.

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.

Hawkwood, Stroud, Gloucestershire

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

Summer 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 Kingdom

An 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 […]