12 November @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm UTC+0

Composition Competition

Own arrangement or composition

Following the success of last year’s competition, this month we have a special composition/arrangement competition.

Judges: Francisco Correa, Tony Lewis and Helen James.

Terms and conditions apply!

• The competition is only open to current BCGS members
• It must be your own composition or arrangement, written or finished in 2026
• From 2026, AI-assisted compositions must be declared as such and accompanied with a declaration of how AI was used in the composition and your role in the creative process. Fully AI-generated compositions with no human role beyond prompting are not permitted. Compositions which are AI assisted, but which do not declare this, will be disqualified.
• You must not have used this composition as an entry for any previous competition (including outside BCGS)
• You consent to a video or recording of your composition going on the BCGS website
• If it’s an arrangement, it should be fairly novel, rather than just slight tweaks on a common arrangement (e.g. just a different key)
• First prize £100, runner-up prize: £50 and a set of D’Addario strings
• If you can’t confidently play your composition, you may ask someone else to perform it for you
• The first prize winner of the previous year’s competition is excluded from winning again, but is welcome to participate again this year and receive an Honourable Mention award.

Programme

14 November @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm UTC+0

Experience an unforgettable evening with Zoran Dukić, widely regarded as one of the foremost classical guitarists of his generation. Born in Zagreb and performing worldwide, Dukić’s artistry combines extraordinary technical mastery with deep musical insight, bringing programmes that span from Bach’s transcendent baroque to the rich idioms of Spanish and South American repertoire. 

A consummate soloist and chamber musician, he has graced prestigious venues across five continents and is celebrated for performances that captivate audiences with clarity, expression and profound interpretive depth. His career is distinguished by an unprecedented string of international competition victories, including both of the prestigious Andrés Segovia competitions, alongside top prizes in Sor, Ponce, Falla and Tárrega contests. 

In this concert, Dukić will present a compelling programme showcasing the breadth of the classical guitar tradition,  revealing the instrument’s expressive depth and his own signature artistry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a true virtuoso who continues to shape the future of classical guitar performance.

Tickets

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Programme

Part One

• Astor Piazzolla – Invierno Porteño and Adiós Nonino
• Agustín Barrios – Choro da Saudade
• Astor Piazzolla – Oblivion (arr. Roland Dyens)
• Duke Ellington – Melancholia
• Malcolm Arnold – Fantasy

Interval

Part Two

• Atanas Ourkouzounov – Komar v Rakija (UK premiere)
• Vicente Asencio – Dipso
• Dyens / Gismonti / Iannarelli / Albert – Spirited Away Suite
• Dušan Bogdanović – One for the Road, John (2025, UK premiere)
• Sérgio Assad – Last Call (2025, UK premiere)

10 December @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm UTC+0

Members’ Winter Concert

Solos, chamber ensembles and a performance by the BCGS large ensemble. Join us for mince pies and a glass of wine to welcome in the festive season and round off 2026!

Programme