Lower Machen Music, Newport

Craig Ogden in concert – a classical guitar recital

 St Michael and All Angels, Newport, NP10 8GU
 Fri 21st June 2024
MIDSUMMER MAGIC AT LOWER MACHEN MUSIC

To mark the Summer Solstice, Lower Machen Music is delighted to present an evening with the UK’s leading Classical Guitarist.

Proms at St Jude’s, London with the London Tango Quintet

Tango Passion with the London Tango Quintet

David Juritz violin

Craig Ogden guitar

Miloš Milivojević accordion

David Gordon piano

Richard Pryce bass

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Come and share the passion of tango with these five acclaimed musicians. Formed by David Juritz, this exceptional quintet was drawn together through their love of tango. He said, ‘It’s fantastic fun, even wild at times, but that’s not to say it isn’t challenging as well. To do it justice you have to approach it just as you would any other great music – with a sense of style and your total commitment, but also leaving enough freedom to experiment. When it happens, you feel like you’ve been set free. It’s just exhilarating’. This evening includes music by Astor Piazzolla, whose work revolutionised traditional tango music, incorporating jazz and classical music elements. The programme includes Oblivion, Libertango and Muerte del Ángel.

Swaledale Festival, Yorkshire with the London Tango Quintet

A foot-tapping feast of Argentinian Tango music from this all-star quintet comprising violinist David Juritz, guitarist Craig Ogden, accordionist Miloš Milivojević, pianist David Gordon and double bassist Richard Pryce. Music by the legendary composer Astor Piazzolla is interspersed with stunning instrumental solos. The result is an energetic, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable evening of relaxed virtuosity.

Shropshire Music Trust, Shrewsbury with the London Tango Quintet

David Juritz – violin

Craig Ogden – guitar

Miloš Milivojević – accordion

David Gordon – piano

Richard Pryce – double bass

The London Tango Quintet is a unique group of five internationally acclaimed musicians performing tango music at the highest level. The group was formed in 2007 when violinist, David Juritz, brought together the Grammy-nominated guitarist, Craig Ogden, and Serbian accordion virtuoso, Miloš Milivojević. Soon after, they were joined by one of London’s top session bassists, Richard Pryce, and jazz pianist/harpsichordist/composer, David Gordon.

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.