Portico of Ards, Portaferry, Northern Ireland with Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

This special event is also part of the Ards International Guitar Festival.

The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is one of the world’s leading guitar ensembles, acclaimed for its expressive performances and imaginative programming.

 

With six celebrated albums on Chandos Records and appearances at Wigmore Hall, Classic FM Live, and major festivals worldwide, the quartet blends stunning virtuosity with warmth and style.

Now joined by celebrated guitarist Craig Ogden, they continue to delight promoters and audiences alike with their engaging programmes and personable, friendly introductions. And all of this offered in the stunning surroundings and warm acoustic atmosphere of the Portico of Ards.

 

Oriel College, University of Oxford

Monmouth, Wales

Craig will be performing a solo recital for the distinguished Jane Glover Concert Series at the Blake Theatre, Monmouth.

Earlier that day Craig will be working with young guitarists at Haberdashers’ Monmouth School in a masterclass.

London Tango Quintet

Music & Malling, Kent with London Tango Quintet

Libertango! London Tango Quintet

David Juritz – Violin
Craig Ogden – Guitar
Miloš Milivojević – Accordion
Richard Pryce – Double Bass
David Gordon – Piano

Five internationally acclaimed musicians come together as the London Tango Quintet performing music by the legendary Astor Piazzolla interspersed with stunning instrumental solos.

In 1921 a tango scene in Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse propelled a young Rudolf Valentino to global stardom. Ever since, film makers have used the dance to express the tensions, hidden desires and threats of violence between their characters. The London Tango Quintet’s programme features tangos from the silver screen with Piazzolla’s Libertango and Oblivion and the golden era classics, La cumparsita and Por una cabeza.

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

Craig is delighted to be performing with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet for the opening concert of a brand new concert series – MUSIC IN THE HEART OF BLACKBURN.
Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery are hosting an incredible series of performances in their Victorian Gallery, featuring some of the most exciting musicians based in the UK today!

Music in the Burnhams, Norfolk

Solo recital for this established music series in a beautiful part of Norfolk.

Craig will also be giving a concert to local primary school children earlier in 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.