Craig Ogden joins forces with the award-winning Serbian Classical Accordionist, Miloš Milivojević, bringing together their expertise in diverse worlds of music, with breathtaking arrangements of Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Piazzolla, and more.
The London Tango Quintet is a unique group of five internationally acclaimed musicians who have been performing tango music at the highest level for nearly 20 years. The group includes guitar virtuoso Craig Ogden (Classic FM recording artist) and accordionist Miloš Milivojević (as heard on Strictly Come Dancing!). These five exceptional musicians will be performing some of the most popular works by the king of Argentinian tango Astor Piazzolla. Amongst the intoxicating rhythms and jaw-dropping virtuosity of the tango, there will be solos and duos ranging from Spanish fire to cool Parisian jazz.
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.
Craig will perform with the choir for this special Evensong Service celebrating the 700th anniversary of Oriel College.
Programme will include ‘Solitude’ by James Whitbourn, recently recorded for Convivium Records.
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.
Craig performs the Piazzolla Double Concerto with classical accordionist Miloš Milivojević and Orchestra of the Swan
Craig will be playing live on BBC Radio 3 In Tune this evening at 5pm and chatting with Petroc Trelawny about forthcoming London Tango Quintet concerts and the new album from Aquarelle Guitar Quartet on Chandos Records, due to be released on 24 October. Tune in from 5pm!
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.
