London Classical Guitar Festival 2014 Line-up
London Classical Guitar Festival 2014 Line-up
LCGF: Morgan Szymanski: 'Viejo Mundo Nuevo' |
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Sat 20 September 2014, 7.30pm |
'A powerful performance.' Classical Guitar Magazine Regarded quite simply as one of the finest British classical guitarists of his generation, Morgan Szymanski returns to the LCGF to launch the 2014 Festival with a cosmopolitan programme of solo works from around the Latin world. Mauro Giuliani Variations sur 'La folia de Espagne'
Manuel de Falla 'Dance of the Miller' from The Three-Cornered Hat
Miguel Llobet Three Catalan Folk Songs
Isaac Albéniz Suite española | Mallorca
Fernando Sor Variations on a Theme of Mozart Op. 9
Francisco Tárrega Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Agustín Barrios Mangoré Vals Op. 8, No.4
Manuel M. Ponce Estrellita
Astor Piazzolla Primavera porteña
Click HERE to watch a video. This event is part of the London Classical Guitar Festival, organised by ILAMS in collaboartion with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. |
LCGF: Aquarelle Guitar Quartet |
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Sun 21 September 2014, 7.30pm |
'Outstanding playing and infectious spirit.' BBC Music Magazine Recognised as one of Britain’s leading chamber music groups, the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet is a fresh, dynamic ensemble known for its expansive repertoire and innovative work in developing the guitar quartet medium. The Quartet have performed extensively across the UK and abroad to critical acclaim, and are admired for their original arrangements of music from a wide range of styles, periods and cultures. They have received many awards and their recordings for Chandos Records have been widely acclaimed. Fernando Sor Grand solo Click HERE to watch a video. This event is part of the London Classical Guitar Festival, organised by ILAMS in collaboartion with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. More info: 020 7388 5788 | info@ilams.org.uk | www.ilams.org.uk/lcgf.htm
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LCGF: Thibaut Garcia |
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Mon 22 September 2014, 7.30pm |
The LCGF continues its partnership with the Seville International Guitar Competition, presenting its 2013 first-prize winner, young French guitarist Thibaut Garcia. At only twenty, Garcia has already established himself as one of the most exciting new talents on the international circuit, performing across Europe and the Americas and obtaining prizes in some of Europe's most prestigious guitar competitions. He offers here a selection of virtuosic works from his debut abum Demain dès l’aube, now available on the Contrastes Records label. John Dowland Lachrimae Pavan Click HERE to watch a video. This event is part of the London Classical Guitar Festival, organised by ILAMS in collaboartion with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela with the support of the Seville International Guitar Competition and Savarez strings. More info: 020 7388 5788 | info@ilams.org.uk | www.ilams.org.uk/lcgf.htm
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Spanish and Latin American Concert Series at the Cervantes: Manus Noble |
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Tue 23 September 2014, 7.30pm |
‘Stylishly presented...Manus Noble made a powerful, poised impression.’ The Telegraph In collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, ILAMS launches a new concert series in London aimed at providing a platform to promising young musicians at the start of their career, whilst offering audiences a unique opportunity to enjoy the diversity of colour, vitality and exuberance that Iberian and Latin American music is famous for. British classical guitarist Manus Nobleinaugurates the series with a solo concert of Spanish, Latin American and British works, including some of own compositions. A former student of Craig Ogden and Gary Ryan at both the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, Noble is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the rising stars of the British classical guitar world. Join us after the concert for a complimentary wine reception. Astor Piazzolla Verano porteño
Leo Brouwer Berceuse (Canción de cuna) | Un día de noviembre
Roland Dyens 'Fuoco' from Libra sonatine
Agustín Barrios Mangoré Un sueño en la floresta
Yuquijiro Yocoh Sakura: Theme and Variations Gary Ryan Hot Club Francais
Isaac Albéniz Mallorca
Manus Noble Inishowen
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This event is part of the Spanish and Latin American Concert Series at the Cervantes organised by ILAMS in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, and the London Classical Guitar Festival, organised in conjunction with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Kindly supported by Making Music’s Philip & Dorothy Green Award for Young Concert Artists scheme. Information: |
LCGF: Agnew-McAllister Duo |
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Wed 24 September 2014, 7.30pm |
'Matthew and Aisling, both accomplished players individually, come together and bring a beautiful natural charm to their musicality, which make listening to them a constant pleasure.' David Russell The Agnew-McAllister Duo make their début concert at the Bolivar Hall in London. Their joint passion for chamber music, interacting with composers and performing new music immediately brought them together whilst studying at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Since giving their début recital at the ‘Harty Room’ of Queen’s University, Belfast in 2001 the Duo are now recognised as being at the very forefront of the genre. Numerous recordings and international concert tours are testimony to their popularity and expertise alongside their many commissions through which the Duo work to add breadth and depth to the repertoire. J.S. Bach Sonata in E Minor BWV 1034
Sebastien Vachez Suite
Georges Bizet / Francois Borne Carmen Fantasy
Chris Stout Hamnataing
Thomas Walsh Inisheer
Traditional The Bucks of Oranmore
Antonio Lauro Suite venezolana
Egberto Gismonti Agua e vinho
Celso Machado Quebra queixo
Astor Piazzolla 'Bordel 1900' | Oblivion | Libertango
Click HERE to watch a video. This event is part of the London Classical Guitar Festival, organised by ILAMS in collaboartion with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Tickets: Admission free (retiring collection - suggested donation £5); no booking required. ILAMS members may reserve seats. More info: 020 7388 5788 | info@ilams.org.uk | www.ilams.org.uk/lcgf.htm |
LCGF: Francesco Mariani |
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Thu 25 September 2014, 7.30pm |
‘A performer of style and precision.’ Classical Guitar Magazine Francesco Mariani is well known for his relaxed and informative recitals. A teacher at the Purcell School for Young Musicians, where his students have gone on to study at the RNCM, Guildhall School and the San Francisco Conservatory, Francesco Mariani first studied the guitar with Graham Wade then at the RNCM with Gordon Crosskey and subsequently with Richard Wright. He has a wide experience performing at festivals throughout the UK including the Wirral and Bath Guitar Festivals and Leeds International Concert Season as well as broadcasts with Classic FM, the BBC and ITV. J.S. Bach Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007
Franz Schubert ‘Lob Der Tranen’ | ‘Liebesbotschaft’ | ‘Standchen’
Fernando Sor Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Mozart Op. 9
Leo Brouwer Tres apuntes
Joaquín Turina Hommage à Tárrega Op. 69
Francisco Tárrega Capricho árabe
Click HERE to listen to an audio clip.
This event is part of the London Classical Guitar Festival, organised by ILAMS in collaboartion with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. More info: 020 7388 5788 | info@ilams.org.uk | www.ilams.org.uk/lcgf.htm
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