Residential Classical Guitar Masterclass Course

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.

At a Glance

Study with one of the UK’s leading guitarists
Play alongside others of a similar level
Solo and ensemble exercises
Concert by Craig Ogden
Hone your technique with individual attention

Your Stay at Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade II listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there’s plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts. Our programme of courses is led by experienced tutors and leaders in their fields.

Hawkwood, Stroud, Gloucestershire

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 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.

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

Copped Hall, Epping, Essex

Solo recital in the beautiful historic building of Copped Hall.

Uppermill Summer Music Festival, Saddleworth with Miloš Milivojević (classical accordion)

Uppermill Summer Music Festival returns this June with a superb line-up of International artists and Rising Stars ready to deliver a thrilling couple of weeks of top-notch music-making in Saddleworth.