Solo recital at this well established concert series run by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. The concert will take place in the unique intimate venue of the council chamber!
Programme to include works by Bach, Vivaldi, Sally Beamish, William Lovelady, Scarlatti and Paula Child.
The Portico of Ards (‘Portico’) is an Arts and Heritage Centre in Portaferry, County Down, at the mouth of Strangford Lough in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (45 mins south of Belfast).
Built in 1841, Portico is a venue with unique grade A listed Greek architecture. Portico was restored and reopened in 2016 as a venue for events.
Craig’s concert is also part of the Ards International Guitar Festival which takes place annually in Newtownards, Co. Down with a programme of guitar inspired gigs, free fringe events, guitar clinics with industry professionals and exhibitions!
Craig joins the Royal Northern Sinfonia as soloist for Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez
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.
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
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
Craig Ogden with Helen Thatcher (cello)
Craig Ogden, one of the most exciting and extensively recorded guitarists of his generation, joins leading cellist, Helen Thatcher, to perform world-class music with a Latin twist. Ogden is the youngest instrumentalist to have received a Fellowship Award from the Royal Northern College of Music, where he is now head of Guitar. Helen Thatcher is well known as a founder cellist of the Sorrel Quartet and the Erringden Ensemble.
Guitar and Cello
J Nin Suite Española
J Zenamon Reflexoes No. 6
R Gnattali Sonata for guitar and cello in three movements
E Granados Danza Española Op. 37 No. 5 Andaluza
A Piazzolla Cafe 1930; Libertango