13 June @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm UTC+0

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Join us for an extraordinary evening with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, widely recognised as one of the world’s leading classical guitar ensembles. Since their formation at the Royal Northern College of Music in 1999, this award-winning quartet has captivated audiences with a unique blend of expressive artistry, rich tonal colour and seamless ensemble precision — qualities that have drawn comparisons with the finest chamber ensembles across the musical world.

Comprising outstanding musicians trained under distinguished mentors and seasoned through performance and competition success, the quartet has graced major stages including Classic FM Live at the Royal Albert Hall, Wigmore Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields and international venues across Europe and Asia. Their imaginative and wide-ranging programmes span repertoire from Renaissance and Baroque works to contemporary compositions and original quartet arrangements that highlight the guitar’s versatility and expressive power.

Aquarelle’s acclaimed recordings on Chandos Records — praised by BBC Music Magazine, Gramophone and others — reflect their adventurous musical vision and commitment to stylistic breadth. Whether you are drawn to lyrical chamber works, vibrant world music influences, or innovative new music, this performance promises an engaging and memorable experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear one of the most imaginative and captivating guitar chamber ensembles performing repertoire that both honours tradition and pushes artistic boundaries.

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Parking

There is free parking around the church, but it can be limited. If you’re struggling to find something, Asda Bedminster is a few minutes’ walk away and allows paying for parking with JustPark (you must have a valid JustPark reservation to avoid the normal Asda time restrictions). Download the app, or use the JustPark site to pay for parking.

Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble
are hosting a Classical Guitar Day for Ages 8–18.

Featuring Mark Ashford and students from The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Technique workshops
Combined ensembles
Information about music courses
Showcase concert

FREE EVENT!

All abilities welcome – great fun!

Register your application here:
https://form.jotform.com/261472974553062

9 July @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm UTC+0

Members’ Summer Concert

Solo and chamber performances and a performance by the large BCGS Ensemble for the public.

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

Theme

“I may be easy, but at least I’m not cheap”

Perform a piece of MAXIMUM Grade 4 difficulty to the very best of your ability

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19:15	SHOWCASE Member Performances
20:10	GUEST ARTIST IGF Young Artists Platform presents: Eva Schockmel
21:10	ENSEMBLE Rehearsal

8 October @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm UTC+0

Theme

Moonlit Strings

Gentle night music. Rocking, dreaming, catabile.

Programme

19:15	SHOWCASE Member Performances
19:45	MEMBER’S SHORT CONCERT Cari Aplin will give a short recital of her Grade 8 programme
20:10	GUEST ARTIST IGF Young Artists Platform: Artist to be announced
21:10	ENSEMBLE Rehearsal

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 to be announced.

• From 2026, there is an Open section (accepting compositions from the general UK-based public). You may play your own composition for classical guitar / ensemble or ask a different performer to perform it.
• There is still a Members-only section (active BCGS members only), judged separately.

Terms and conditions apply!

• 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)
• For BCGS member entrants section, first prize £100, and £50 and a set of D’Addario strings as a prize for the runner-up!
• For the Open section, prizes to be announced (check back soon!)
• 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.

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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.

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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!

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