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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 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.

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.

Stockbridge Music, Hampshire with The Craig Ogden Ensemble

David Juritz, violin
Craig Ogden, classical guitar
Adrian Bradbury, cello

A Baroque Journey Towards the Goldberg Variations

Since its 2021 release, David Juritz’s recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations with Craig Ogden has had over two million streams on Spotify. Together with cellist, Adrian Bradbury, they trace the sometimes surprising musical route that leads to one of music’s greatest masterpieces.

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

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. Butterfly Bay
6. Smoky Cape
Tres Piezas Españolas – Joaquín Rodrigo
1. Fandango
2. Passacaglia
3. Zapateado

Northleach, Gloucestershire for Northleach Events

Craig has carved out a career as one of the most versatile guitarists on the planet: playing recitals, concertos, commissioning new works – and he’s the most sought-after guitarist for chamber music in the UK.

Cited by BBC Music Magazine as: “A worthy successor to Julian Bream”, his discography includes an album of 20th-century classics by British composers previously played by Julian Bream that was nominated for a Grammy Award; six albums that have reached number-one on the UK Classical charts, and a recording of Rodrigo’s guitar concertos that received the ultimate accolade from the composer’s daughter: “This recording has confirmed your position among the greatest guitarists.”

Craig will be available after the concert to talk to the audience and sign copies of his CDs.