St Andrew's Church, Ampthill

Recital at St Andrew’s Church, Ampthill, Bedfordshire

An Evening with Craig Ogden

A household name to listeners of Classic FM and BBC Radio 3, both critically and popularly acclaimed with a string of No.1 recordings to his name, Australian born Craig Ogden is one of the most successful classical guitarists of his generation. Craig presents a programme which reflects the wonderful variety within the guitar repertoire and includes music by Rodrigo, Villa-Lobos, Scarlatti and Albeniz. After the concert join Craig for a glass of wine in the Chapterhouse.
To make the evening extra special, there are a limited number of tickets available for a pre-concert Cheese & Wine event. Enjoy artisan cheeses and delicious wines curated by The Bedford Cheese Company and Ampthill’s Cambridge Wines.

 

Salisbury Medieval Hall

Medieval Hall, Salisbury

Cawsand

Cawsand Bay GuitarFest, Cornwall

An exciting classical guitar weekend by the sea on the stunning Rame Peninsula, with Craig Ogden, Eden Stell Guitar Duo & Alison Smith 9th – 11th September 2022. Following on from two highly successful Guitarfests in 2019 and 2021 , 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.

Hawkwood

Guitar Masterclasses & Course at Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, The Cotswolds

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.

This summer weekend course is a true celebration of the guitar and brings the perfect combination of musical study and beautiful surroundings.

Craig Ogden’s versatile style is reflected in his choice of activities for the weekend, ranging from technical development (with a particular focus on right-hand strength and facility), phrase shaping and interpretation, practice technique, psychology of performance, ensemble skills, relaxation and concentration. 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.  Expect to be stretched, encouraged and inspired.