Concert Archives • Craig Ogden

Northern Ireland, The Portico of Ards & The Ards International Guitar Festival

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!

Live at St Wilfrid’s Grappenhall, Cheshire

Craig returns by popular request to give a solo recital for this concert series in the picturesque village of Grappenhall, Cheshire.

Music in the Round, Sheffield with Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

SOLD OUT

Spirit of the Guitar

Recognised as one of the world’s leading guitar quartets, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is a dynamic and innovative group known for its extraordinary performances and glorious range of sound.

Their newest member, Classic FM chart-topping artist Craig Ogden, will be familiar to many, following his sell-out recitals in Sheffield in 2022 and 2023.

Featuring everything from classical favourites to irresistible tango and famous movie hits, this afternoon concert is a perfect treat for music-lovers of all ages.

Holywell Music Room, Oxford with the Carducci Quartet

Carducci String Quartet with Craig Ogden (guitar)

Boccherini: Guitar Quintet no 4 in D major, G 448 (“Fandango”)
Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Guitar Quintet, op 143
Clarke: Poem

Henley-on-Thames with Henley Symphony Orchestra

St Mary’s Church, Henley

Guest Artist

Craig Ogden – Guitar

Conductor

Jacques Cohen

Programme:

Mendelssohn: Overture: The Fair Melusine

Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez

Rodrigo: Zarabande Lejana y Villancico

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 ‘Italian’