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

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 including Vivaldi, Scarlatti and Piazzolla. Both virtuosos of their instrument with international careers, their duo partnership reveals compelling playing and their relaxed concert presentation has made them firm favourites with audiences.

https://craigogden.com/

Award-winning Serbian born Miloš Milivojević has been described as “A hurricane of imaginative invention” by The Times. His versatility as a musician performing different genres including classical, tango and world music, has ensured he is in demand internationally. Miloš is a first prizewinner at international accordion competitions in Germany (Klingental), France (Grand Prix), Italy (Castelfidardo) and Denmark (Diremose Prisen).

https://new.milosmilivojevic.com/

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.

Burton Bradstock Festival, Dorset

Chamber Concert

Mykola Lysenko was jailed in 1907 for writing patriotic Ukrainian music while Reynaldo Hahn represents the apotheosis of the French romantic. Peter Hope writes music for television, radio and the concert-hall, where he has worked with José Carreras, Dame Kiri te Kanawa and Jessye Norman. Craig Ogden plays Hope’s ebullient Divertimento and Anna Hashimoto plays Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet.
Mykola Lysenko 1842-1912 String trio in A minor
Reynaldo Hahn 1874-1947 Prélude, Valse et Rigaudon
Peter Hope b. 1930 Divertimento for guitar and string trio
W A Mozart 1756-1791 Clarinet Quintet in A major

Anna Hashimoto clarinet
Eluned Pierce harp
Craig Ogden guitar
David Juritz, Fiona McCapra violins
Yuri Zhislin viola
Adrian Bradbury cello Sandy Burnett bass

Burton Bradstock Festival, Dorset

A midday serenade with Eluned PierceCraig OgdenAnna Hashimoto and the Festival Players.

Maurice Ravel 1875-1935 Berceuse sur le nom Gabriel Fauré
Paul Reade 1943-1997 Suite from The Victorian Kitchen Garden
Gabriel Pierné 1863-1937 Serenade
Máximo Diego Pujol b. 1957- Suite Mágica
Robert Schumann 1810-1856 Drei Fantasiestücke Op. 73
Gabriel Fauré 1845-1924 Après un rêve Op. 7
Roma Cafolla Ambidexterity

Eluned Pierce harp
Craig Ogden guitar
Anna Hashimoto clarinet
David Juritz violin
Adrian Bradbury cello
David Gordon piano

To include a picnic platter and a glass of wine in the Rectory Gardens.