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An engaging summer concert with chart-topping guitarist Craig Ogden
Facilitator: Craig Ogden
A household name to listeners of Classic FM and BBC Radio 3, both critically and popularly acclaimed with a string of No.1 recordings to his name, Australian born Craig Ogden is one of the most successful classical guitarists of his generation. Craig’s relaxed style of concert presentation, the diversity of his chosen repertoire and his virtuosity have made him a firm favourite with audiences. He has an international career as a soloist and chamber musician in recital, a prolific recording artist and as a concerto soloist with orchestras around the world. His programme reflects the wonderful variety within the guitar repertoire and includes music by Torroba, Villa-Lobos, Rodrigo, Houghton, Marais.
Event time: Fri 30th Aug 2024 at 7:30pm - Fri 30th Aug 2024 at 9:30pm
At A Glance
- Be touched by beautiful melodies
- Hear new arrangements of familiar tunes
- Be challenged by intricate musical flavours
An Engaging & Intimate Evening
A virtuoso of his instrument with an international career, his compelling playing and relaxed concert presentation has made him a firm favourite with audiences. Craig mixes superlative playing with anecdotes about his career, and his musical range spans from Bach to the Beatles.
The event will take place in the Hall at Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, Stroud. Please note that seats are unallocated. There will be a bar which will be open from 7:30pm. The concert will begin promptly at 8pm and finish at around 9pm
“This is the real thing: a hugely enjoyable potpourri of pieces that…have not only been firm recital favourites of Ogden’s over the years but of lovers of classical guitar everywhere.” Gramophone
Craig displays scintillating dexterity of skill and emotional range, moving between Celtic melancholy, popular songs and South American sizzle. Some measured classical pieces are beautifully interpreted, having been adapted from the keyboard or other strings to great effect. Favourite composers include the “incomprehensible genius” J. S. Bach, Albeniz and John Williams. The quality of listening in the room was remarkable. You could hear a pin drop at the moment between Craig’s hands coming to rest and ours joining in the applause.
Classical Guitar Masterclass
This concert takes place on the first evening of teaching on Craig’s course “Classical Guitar Masterclass“. An 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.
Price Options
£12 Standard Ticket
£10 Concession Ticket
Practical Information
Tickets will be available at the door but we recommend booking online in advance as events can sell out.
Concession prices are offered in the spirit of inclusiveness and trust. If this is appropriate for your financial situation, you are welcome to book the event on this basis.
Craig Ogden
Australian born guitarist Craig Ogden is one of the most exciting artists of his generation, studying guitar from the age of seven.
Craig’s recordings for Virgin/EMI, Chandos, Nimbus, Hyperion, Sony and Classic FM have received wide acclaim and his five Classic FM albums all shot straight to No.1 in the UK classical chart.
Craig Ogden has performed concertos with all the main UK orchestras plus many abroad. He regularly appears as soloist and chamber musician at major venues and collaborates with the UK’s top artists and ensembles.
Craig Ogden is Head of Guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, Visiting Lecturer at London’s Royal College of Music, Adjunct Fellow of the University of Western Australia, Associate Artist of The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, Curator of Craig Ogden’s Big Guitar Weekend at The Bridgewater Hall and Director of the Dean & Chadlington Summer Music Festival.
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