Keele University, Staffordshire with the London Tango Quintet
The London Tango Quintet by candlelight in the Chapel at Keele University for the ArtsKeele concert series.
The London Tango Quintet by candlelight in the Chapel at Keele University for the ArtsKeele concert series.
The result is an energetic, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable concert of relaxed virtuosity.
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.
David Juritz – violin
Craig Ogden – guitar
Miloš Milivojević – accordion
David Gordon – piano
Richard Pryce – double bass
“One of the best concerts in my fifty plus years of seeing live music.” – Concert attendee, The Stables, Wavendon
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Spirit of the Guitar
Recognised as one of the world’s leading guitar quartets, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is a dynamic and innovative group known for its extraordinary performances and glorious range of sound.
Their newest member, Classic FM chart-topping artist Craig Ogden, will be familiar to many, following his sell-out recitals in Sheffield in 2022 and 2023.
Featuring everything from classical favourites to irresistible tango and famous movie hits, this afternoon concert is a perfect treat for music-lovers of all ages.
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