Plymouth Concerts, Devon

Craig returns to Plymouth Concerts by popular request to give a solo recital for Plymouth Concerts.

A virtuoso of his instrument with an international career, his compelling playing and relaxed concert presentation has made him a firm favourite with audiences.

 

Nelson Guitar Festival, New Zealand

Craig’s debut visit to New Zealand at NCMA’s classical guitar Summer School in Nelson.

He will be giving a recital, masterclasses, conducting the guitar orchestra and an ensemble and taking part in all the festival activities.

Music in the Round, Sheffield with Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

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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.  

Tetbury Music Festival, The Cotswolds

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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 Williams
Prelude, Fugue & Allegro BWV 998 – J S Bach
Le Depart   Napoleón Coste
Choros No 1   Heitor Villa-Lobos
Cielo Abierto   Quique Sinesi
Lachrimae Pavane Fantasia No 7   John Dowland
Sonata K380 in E major   Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata K322 in A major    Domenico Scarlatti
Introduction, Theme & Variations on a theme from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute   Fernando Sor
Tres Piezas Españolas   Joaquin Rodrigo

Music at Stow, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

Recognised 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 in the heart of the Cotswolds, in rural Gloucestershire.It hosts an annual music festival each September, along with standalone events during the year, presenting world-class artists from every genre including classical, jazz, blues & classic bands from the sixties.

Cawsand

Cawsand Bay Guitarfest 2024, The Rame Peninsula, Cornwall

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 of fun in a friendly environment.

St Mary's

Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art, Dorset

Gala Concert

J. S. Bach Triple concerto in D minor BWV. 1063
W. A. Mozart Sinfonia Concertante K.364 (Grande Sestetto) arr Zhislin
Antonin Dvorak Rondo for cello and orchestra Op.94
Gabriel Fauré Dolly Suite

The Festival draws to a joyous close with a new transcription of Bach’s triple concerto in D minor which puts Craig Ogden, David Gordon and Miloš Milivojević centre stage.
Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante is one of his first genuine masterpieces. First published in 1802, it became enormously popular in various arrangements, This new version by Yuri Zhislin stays true to the original while sharing out the solo material to produce a concerto for seven players.
Faure’s ever popular Dolly Suite was written for the daughter of his long-term mistress. Originally for two pianos, we are playing the orchestration made by Fauré’s friend, Henri Rabaud.

Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art, Dorset

Chamber Concert

David Juritz, Fiona McCapra violins
Rachel Byrt viola
Adrian Bradbury cello
Craig Ogden guitar
Veronika Shoot piano

 

Vladislav Shoot Magic Flight
Franz Schubert Arpeggione Sonata in A minor D. 821
Peter Hope A Dorset Calendar
Gabriel Fauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C minor Op. 15

 

Burton Bradstock Festival of Music and Art, Dorset

Late Night Recital

Craig Ogden guitar
Adrian Bradbury cello

Bach to Brazil
Heitor Villa-Lobos Cinq Preludes, written for the great Spanish guitarist Segovia, quickly became a central part of any guitarist’s repertoire. Adrian Bradbury plays Bach’s Cello Suite No.5 in C major