An exciting programme of some of the finest virtuoso guitar pieces, familiar favourites and wonderful new discoveries from the classical guitar repertoire. Craig never fails to amaze with his remarkable skill and mesmerising performances. This is a great opportunity to hear him before he plays with the exceptional London Tango Quintet in advance of the evening concert.
Coffee Concert at Highnam Church as part of the Highnam chamber music festival with the Carducci Quartet
Craig has carved out a career as one of the most versatile guitarists on the planet: playing recitals, concertos, commissioning new works – and he’s the most sought-after guitarist for chamber music in the UK.
Cited by BBC Music Magazine as: “A worthy successor to Julian Bream”, his discography includes an album of 20th-century classics by British composers previously played by Julian Bream that was nominated for a Grammy Award; six albums that have reached number-one on the UK Classical charts, and a recording of Rodrigo’s guitar concertos that received the ultimate accolade from the composer’s daughter: “This recording has confirmed your position among the greatest guitarists.”
Craig will be available after the concert to talk to the audience and sign copies of his CDs.
Finale for the RCM Guitar Festival celebrating the life of Julian Bream.
Featuring performances by John Williams, John Etheridge, Christian Garrick, Craig Ogden, Ben Johnson, Matthew Wadsworth and Laura Snowden.
The programme is to include Giuliani’s Variazioni Concertanti op130 for two guitars, Songs from the Chinese by Benjamin Britten and movements from Schubert’s Guitar Quartet in G, D96 after Matiegka.
Join us for a very special evening, to hear Craig perform and talk about the music he loves and enjoys to play.
Watch short preview of Craig chatting with Michael Omer of Music at Stow
Solo recital
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.
This summer weekend course is a true celebration of the guitar and brings the perfect combination of musical study and beautiful surroundings.
Craig Ogden’s versatile style is reflected in his choice of activities for the weekend, ranging from technical development (with a particular focus on right-hand strength and facility), phrase shaping and interpretation, practice technique, psychology of performance, ensemble skills, relaxation and concentration. 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. Expect to be stretched, encouraged and inspired.
Solo recital in the beautiful hall at Frewen College.
Mykola Lysenko was jailed in 1907 for writing patriotic Ukrainian music while Reynaldo Hahn represents the apotheosis of the French romantic. Peter Hope writes music for television, radio and the concert-hall, where he has worked with José Carreras, Dame Kiri te Kanawa and Jessye Norman. Craig Ogden plays Hope’s ebullient Divertimento and Anna Hashimoto plays Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet.
Mykola Lysenko 1842-1912 String trio in A minor
Reynaldo Hahn 1874-1947 Prélude, Valse et Rigaudon
Peter Hope b. 1930 Divertimento for guitar and string trio
W A Mozart 1756-1791 Clarinet Quintet in A major
Anna Hashimoto clarinet
Eluned Pierce harp
Craig Ogden guitar
David Juritz, Fiona McCapra violins
Yuri Zhislin viola
Adrian Bradbury cello Sandy Burnett bass