Cirencester with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet & Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble

Cirencester is excited to welcome the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet – one of the world’s leading guitar ensembles to an exciting evening of classical guitar music.  In the first half they will be joined by the Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble and performing a variety pieces by Rimsky-Korsakov and Delibes as well as popular classics including Palladio by Karl Jenkins.
For the second half this incredible quartet will thrill the audience with their amazing repertoire of pieces.

The Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble is a group of over 50, talented and successful, classical guitarists of Primary school age upwards, based in the Cotswolds and performing classical, Spanish, Latin and popular music, directed by Sandra Dukes.

The Quartet are delighted to be giving workshops and classes with the Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble during the day.

Music at Stow, Cotswolds with Miloš Milivojević (accordion)

One of the most acclaimed classical guitarists of his generation, Craig Ogden teams up with the award-winning classical accordionist Miloš Milivojević in a unique duo, showcasing stunning arrangements of classical compositions by composers including Vivaldi, Scarlatti and Piazzolla. 

Both virtuosos of their instrument with international careers, their duo partner-ship reveals compelling playing and their relaxed concert presentation has made them firm favourites with audiences.

Solo Recital at Hawkwood Centre, Stroud, Cotswolds

This concert  (open to the public) marks the beginning of Craig’s weekend guitar course at Hawkwood. Enjoy exquisite, virtuosic playing in an intimate chamber music setting.

“This is the real thing: a hugely enjoyable potpourri of pieces that…have not only been firm recital favourites of Ogden’s over the years but of lovers of classical guitar everywhere.” Gramophone
Hawkwood

Craig Ogden Classical Guitar Course, Hawkwood, Cotswolds

Classical Guitar Course for Intermediate/Advanced Guitarists.

Craig Ogden is one of the world’s leading classical guitarists who is well-known to UK audiences. He is Director of Guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester and brings 30 years of teaching and performing experience to offer this unique course.

This course is for accomplished and enthusiastic guitarists who want to improve their playing and performance. Craig covers a wide range of skills, techniques and methods to enable students of the guitar to take charge of their own practice and progress.

Dean & Chadlington Summer Music Festival, The Cotswolds

Candlelit Twilight Concert 

Craig Ogden brings the festival to a beautifully reflective close with a selection of pieces to be included on his upcoming Chandos Records release which explores some of the most calming music in the repertoire.

Tetbury Music Festival, The Cotswolds

This concert has now sold out – join wait list here

The Tetbury Music Festival is a chamber music festival founded in 2003 by Graham Kean, then Director of Music at St Marys’ Church, Tetbury and Elise Smith OBE, a life-long supporter and Patron of the Arts.  His Majesty King Charles III is the Festival’s patron.

Programme

Concerto Opus No 3 No 9  Antonio Vivaldi arranged by John Williams
Prelude, Fugue & Allegro BWV 998 – J S Bach
Le Depart   Napoleón Coste
Choros No 1   Heitor Villa-Lobos
Cielo Abierto   Quique Sinesi
Lachrimae Pavane Fantasia No 7   John Dowland
Sonata K380 in E major   Domenico Scarlatti
Sonata K322 in A major    Domenico Scarlatti
Introduction, Theme & Variations on a theme from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute   Fernando Sor
Tres Piezas Españolas   Joaquin Rodrigo

Music at Stow, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cotswolds with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

Recognised as one of the world’s leading guitar quartets, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is a dynamic and innovative group known for its extraordinary ensemble in performance, expansive repertoire and ground-breaking work in developing the guitar quartet medium. Originally formed at the Royal Northern College of Music in 1999 under the guidance of Craig Ogden and Gordon Crosskey, the quartet continued their studies with guitarists including Sérgio Assad, Oscar Ghiglia and Scott Tennant. Their early successes included winning awards from the Musicians Benevolent Fund, Tillett Trust and Tunnell Trust.

MUSIC AT STOW was founded in 2014 and is based in Stow-on-the-Wold in the heart of the Cotswolds, in rural Gloucestershire.It hosts an annual music festival each September, along with standalone events during the year, presenting world-class artists from every genre including classical, jazz, blues & classic bands from the sixties.

Hawkwood

Residential Classical Guitar Masterclass Course

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.

At a Glance

  • Study with one of the UK’s leading guitarists
  • Play alongside others of a similar level
  • Solo and ensemble exercises
  • Concert by Craig Ogden
  • Hone your technique with individual attention

Your Stay at Hawkwood

Hawkwood is a stunning Grade II listed 19th Century country house, surrounded by 42 acres of sustainably managed woodland, farmland, and gardens. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds – an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – it is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. With a diverse selection of nearly 150 courses, there’s plenty to choose from, including courses in transformative leadership, future thinking, inner life, music and the arts. Our programme of courses is led by experienced tutors and leaders in their fields.

Hawkwood

Hawkwood, Stroud, Gloucestershire

Summer Concert in the beautiful surroundings of Hawkwood

This Friday night recital will include music by Aguado, Rodrigo, Albeniz, Villa-Lobos and Bach. It will be a varied programme of key works from the guitar repertoire.

The event will take place in the Hall at Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, Stroud. Please note that seats are unallocated. There will be a bar which will be open from 7:30pm. The concert will begin promptly at 8pm and finish at around 9pm

This concert takes place on the first evening of teaching on Craig’s course “Classical Guitar Masterclass“. An 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.