London Album Launch Concerts, with the London Tango Quintet

The London Tango Quintet is a unique group of five internationally acclaimed musicians performing tango music at the highest level. Their long-awaited debut recording “Dancing with Piazzolla” will be released on 12 February 2024.

These two concerts taking place in our intimate Salon offer the audience an exclusive opportunity to experience this passionate and energetic music up close with the performers.

Early performance
Doors/pre-concert drink: 6pm
Concert: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
(this performance will also be streamed to YouTube)

Late performance
Doors/pre-concert drink: 8.30pm
Concert: 9pm to 10pm

Tickets:
£30 incl a glass of Prosecco before the performance, and a free CD

Grand Hotel Eastbourne

Eastbourne with the Carducci Quartet

Craig Ogden joins the Carducci Quartet for a number of chamber music concerts at John Whibley’s ‘Holidays with Music’ at the glorious Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

St Mary le Strand

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

Stroud Subs Rooms

Stroud Arts Festival, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire

An exciting programme of some of the finest virtuoso guitar pieces, familiar favourites and wonderful new discoveries from the classical guitar repertoire. Craig never fails to amaze with his remarkable skill and mesmerising performances. This is a great opportunity to hear him before he plays with the exceptional London Tango Quintet in advance of the evening concert.

Music in the Round, Sheffield

Programme includes:

VILLA-LOBOS Chôros No.1 (5’)
JS BACH Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV998 (13’)
REINHARDT Nuages (3’)
RODRIGO Tres piezas españolas (12’)
ALBENIZ Torre Bermeja, Sevilla (5’) 

Craig Ogden is one of the greatest classical guitarists of our time, whose incredible career over three decades has included a stream of best-selling albums, appearances with the world’s finest orchestras and a constant presence on Classic FM, where he’s long been a favourite artist with the station’s listeners.  

This will be a rare opportunity to experience Craig as a soloist up-close in the intimacy of the Crucible Playhouse, performing guitar favourites from Spanish composers Rodrigo and Albeniz alongside the jazz talent of Django Reinhardt. Expect to be amazed by his incredible skills on the guitar, along with his warmth and sense of humour that charms every audience. 

Ryedale Festival, Yorkshire

Craig has been invited to do a solo recital at Ryedale Festival filling in for a guitarist who had to cancel at the last minute. Programme will be announced from the stage!

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.