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!

Royal Northern Sinfonia

Middlesbrough Town Hall with the Royal Northern Sinfonia

Craig joins the Royal Northern Sinfonia as soloist in Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez

Kristian Sallinen conductor
Craig Ogden guitar
Royal Northern Sinfonia

Igor Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite
Joaquín Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No. 40

 

Canterbury Music Club, University of Kent

Canterbury Music Club was established in 1941 to bring top quality musicians and music to the people of Canterbury in their darkest hour. This tradition continues to this day, when we welcome some of the finest classical chamber musicians in the country who have performed for us in the past three seasons such as the Baroque violinist Rachel Podger, new established artists to the Club such as Craig Ogden, classical guitar, along with some of the top new generation of artists such as Ewan Millar, oboe and the Kyan String Quartet.

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.

Barbican, London with the London Symphony Orchestra

London Symphony Orchestra
Dirk Brossé conductor & curator

LSO on Film

The first in a series of concerts, the evening will celebrate film scores recorded by the LSO over the decades that showcase composers living and working in the UK and US, with introductions and stories from LSO musicians.

Featuring music from Star Wars, Things to Come, Henry V,  Harry Potter, Cinderella and Final Fantasy, by composers from Sir Arthur Bliss to Patrick Doyle, and from Bernard Herrmann to John Williams.

Will & Anna from ‘Notting Hill ‘(Trevor Jones) featuring original guitarist, Craig Ogden

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.