Welcome to the Bristol Classical Guitar Society. Our mission is to promote and extend the profile of the classical guitar in the south west and to bring together players, makers, composers and enthusiasts of all levels. Our meetings include solo and ensemble practice and performance, seminars and masterclasses; our Concert Series presents internationally acclaimed performers. We would be delighted to have you at any of our meetings and events. We meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:45 pm.

From October 2011 our meeting place will be The Brunswick Club  Brunswick Square, the next square along from Portland Square.

BCGS is a member of the Federation of Guitar Societies




Berta Rojas, Patron








The Bristol Classical Guitar Society was delighted to be able to announce recently the acceptance by Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas of the title of Patron of the Society.  Read
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Web:  <www.bertarojas.com>
Facebook: <
www.facebook.com/pages/Berta-Rojas/111748799366>
Twitter: <twitter.com/bertarojas>
Online recordings at BR Station <www.bertarojas.com>


Berta is promoting the 2nd Barrios Worldwide Web Competition for 18-30-year-old players of Barrios. Contestants place a video of themselves performing each piece on Youtube; the judges assess the performances online. Opens today until July. There’s $13,000 prize money, with the final round held at the National Theatre in Asuncion, Paraguay, all expenses paid.

www.barriosworldwide.com/2011/en/

www.youtube.com/user/barriosworldwideweb



Here is a map for The Brunswick Club

Spanish Guitar Centre Bristol

Instruments, Strings, Music, Accessories, Repairs, Tuition

www.spanish-guitar-bristol.co.uk


Patron & Friends

of BCGS

2012 dates

Meet beforehand in the Ballroom of the Brunswick Club

12th April - MD’s workshop/Duet performances; 2nd session - probably solo/duet performances

10th May - 15 minute talk - Presti/Lagoya; MD’s workshop/solo performances

26th April - Ensemble with Helen James


Print off a Membership Application form here

Alternative log in for the members’ area











Mike Watson 1923 - 2011
Read an obituary by Pat Benham

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