Author: Paul Hapney
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Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Mike Baker, Vasilis Bessas, James Jervis, Craig Ogden St Paul’s Church Saturday 13th June 2026 Aquarelle opened their recital with a very energetic and exciting piece by the celebrated Brazilian composer and guitarist, Paulo Bellinati. Originally composed in 1989 for soprano saxophone with guitar, piano, bass, and drums, it was then adapted for guitar trio;…
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Jack Hancher
St Paul’s Church Saturday 14th March 2026 Although Central and South America has furnished the world with a vast and celebrated output of music for the classical guitar, Jack Hancher’s recital was a rich and enjoyable reminder of the music that has grown up – and is still growing well, as this concert attests –…
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Johan Lofving
Unitarian Meeting Hall Thursday 12th March 2026 It was an honour and real treat for BCGS to host Johan at one of our Thursday, monthly meet-ups. His recital focussed upon music written for guitar in Victorian London during the middle of the 19th century – arguably the high point of classical guitar playing in the…
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Ian Watt (15/11/2025)
St Paul’s Church Saturday 15th November 2025 Dressed in smart black jacket and trousers, black polo-neck sweater, polished shoes, and with no introduction other than a courteous bow, Ian Watt opened this recital with the clear trebles and ringing basses of Villa Lobos’s Prelude No. 2. It was immediately impressed upon the audience that here…
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Eden–Stell Guitar Duo (14/06/2025)
The Eden–Stell Guitar Duo delivered a masterful recital at St Paul’s Church, blending Mozart’s lyricism with Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s contrapuntal brilliance and Jolivet’s modern intensity. Their seamless interplay, expressive depth, and refined tone confirmed their standing among the world’s leading guitar duos — a concert of dialogue, virtuosity, and profound musical unity.
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Pavel Ralev (15/03/2025)
Pavel Ralev’s recital showcased his rare blend of poetry and precision — from Villa-Lobos’ Cinq Préludes and Dowland’s fantasias to Bach’s Chaconne and Reich’s Electric Counterpoint. His performance revealed a musician of deep imagination and intellect, confirming John Williams’ description of Ralev as “a poet of the guitar.”