Gonçalo Maia Caetano is a classical guitarist from Pinhel, Portugal, currently completing a Master of Arts degree at the Royal Academy of Music. He has won over ten international competitions, […]
“Hidden Treasures” – overlooked gems and modern miniatures. 7:15pm: Member showcase performances of lesser-known repertoire. 8:10pm: Guest artist performance. 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Discover forgotten baroque pieces and contemporary miniatures deserving wider recognition. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS meetup celebrating breadth of classical guitar literature beyond standard repertoire. All levels welcome.
“Study in Style” – etudes as concert pieces. 7:15pm: Member performances (Villa-Lobos, Brouwer, Sor studies). 7:45pm: John Powell: “Why 12 Frets to the Octave?” 8:10pm: Gerald Garcia: “Anatomy of an Etude.” 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Exploring intersection of technique and musicality. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS gathering on pedagogical repertoire with performance value.
“Once Upon A Time” – music with narratives and plot. 7:15pm: Member showcase of programmatic works. 8:10pm: Tim Button: “The Musical Athlete” (physical demands of playing). 09:10 Ensemble rehearsal . £8. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol.
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 […]
Members’ Summer Concert featuring solos, chamber ensembles, and BCGS Large Ensemble. 7:15pm: Pre-concert ensemble rehearsal. 8:00pm: Public concert begins. Annual celebration showcasing society members’ diverse repertoire and musicianship. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. £7. Experience Bristol’s classical guitar community performing intimate solos to full ensemble pieces. Public warmly welcomed.
“I may be easy, but at least I’m not cheap” – Grade 4 maximum difficulty performed beautifully. 7:15pm: Member showcase emphasizing musical expression over technical display. 8:10pm: Guest artist performance. 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Celebrating accessible repertoire played with artistry. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS meetup welcoming all skill levels. Inclusive classical guitar community.
“Moonlit Strings” – gentle night music. 7:15pm: Member showcase (lullabies to nocturnes). 7:45pm: Cari Aplin’s Grade 8 recital. 8:10pm: International Guitar Festival Young Artists Platform (TBA). 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Lyrical, cantabile classical guitar celebrating peaceful, contemplative moods. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS gathering supporting emerging talent and expressive repertoire.
Annual Composition/Arrangement Competition! £100 first prize, £50 second. 7:15pm: Competition performances and judging. 8:10pm: Double ensemble rehearsal. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Celebrate original classical guitar works. Terms/conditions apply. Ensemble focus month
Virtuoso Zoran Dukić performs 7:30pm. Internationally acclaimed Croatian guitarist with unprecedented competition victories: both Andrés Segovia competitions plus Sor, Ponce, Falla, Tárrega prizes. Programmes span Bach to Spanish/South American repertoire. Five-continent touring artist combining extraordinary technique with profound musical insight. £18/£10. Rare Bristol appearance by foremost classical guitarist.
Members’ Winter Concert with festive mince pies and wine! 7:15pm: Pre-concert ensemble rehearsal. 8:00pm: Public concert (solos, chamber music, BCGS Large Ensemble). Annual celebration concluding 2026. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. £8. Showcasing members’ year-long growth. Festive atmosphere celebrating community music-making and classical guitar passion. Family, friends, public warmly invited.
