Start time – 7:30pm
One of the greatest classical guitarists of all time, the best-selling recording artist Craig Ogden, makes his Guildhall debut performing timeless works from his latest album including music by Bach, de Falla, Piazzolla and Vivaldi. In an eclectic programme of personal passions, brimming with South American guitar classics and fresh, inventive arrangements of favourites this promises to be an intimate and entertaining tour through the guitar repertoire.
A rare opportunity to experience Craig Ogden live in concert: an artist who has enjoyed an incredible career over three decades, including a stream of best-selling albums, appearances with the world’s finest orchestras and a constant presence on Classic FM, where he’s long been a favourite artist with the station’s listeners.
TORROBA Sonatina for Guitar, Allegretto (4′)
JS BACH Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV.998 (12′)
PIAZZOLLA arr. Sergio Assad Invierno Porteño (6′ 30″)
RAMEAU Les Tendres Plaintes (4′)
DE FALLA Homenaje pour le Tombeau de Debussy (2′ 30″”)
KOSHKIN The Usher Waltz (6′) (45′)
VIVALDI arr. John Williams Concerto Op.3 No.9 Antonio (10′)
RAWSTHORNE Elegy for Guitar (8′)
GOW arr. Russell Niel Gow’s Lament for the Death of his Second Wife (2′ 30″)
MARAIS Les Voix Humaines (3′)
SOR Introduction, Theme & Variations on a theme from Mozart’s opera ‘The Magic Flute’ (8′)
Programme may be subject to minor changes.
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Dazzlingly skilful and approachably genial
His playing is of rare richness and subtlety.