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SUMMARY:January 2026 Meetup and AGM
DESCRIPTION:Programme\n\n\n\n19:15Members’ showcase (Distant Lands)Solos and chamber ensembles20:10Annual General Meeting – agenda will be shared ahead of time21:00BCGS Large Ensemble rehearsal\n\n\n\nTheme\n\n\n\nThis month’s theme is Distant Lands: Journeys in sound – from Iberia to the Andes and the Balkans \nHere’s an example of some repertoire that might fit the theme: \n\nBeginner: Marek Pasieczny – one miniature from Travels / Easy\nMiniatures\nIntermediate: Vincent Lindsey-Clark – a piece from Simply Latin or Simply\nSpanish\nAdvanced Intermediate: Gary Ryan – a piece from City Scenes or Scenes for Guitar\nAdvanced: Ian Krouse – Variations on a Moldavian Hora
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/january-2026-meetup-and-agm/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T190000
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SUMMARY:2025 Members' Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and support our members at this performance\, allowing them to showcase their hard work this year! Includes solos\, small chamber groups and the BCGS Ensemble. \n19:00 – 19:50 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal \n20:00 – 22:00 Members’ Winter Concert
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/2025-members-winter-concert/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members' Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T193000
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DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
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SUMMARY:BCGS Concert Series 2025 - Ian Watt
DESCRIPTION:Ian Watt (b. 1991\, Aberdeen\, Scotland) is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading classical guitarists. Described by Classical Guitar Magazine as “a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality\,” he came to international attention at 18 when he won 2nd prize in the prestigious Parkening International Guitar Competition (USA). His other international prizes include the 2010 Vienna “Homage to Karl Scheit” competition\, 2010 Westphalian Guitar Spring Competition and 2011 Heinsberg International Guitar Competition. \n\n\n\nSince then\, Watt has built a truly international profile\, performing solo recitals across Europe\, East Asia and the Americas. He has appeared as concerto soloist with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra\, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra\, City of London Sinfonia and the Scottish Philharmonic\, among others. His recordings on Nimbus Alliance have earned praise from BBC Music Magazine\, The Herald\, and others for their “exceptional range of timbre\,” “sublime” interpretation and “dazzling virtuosic” command. \n\n\n\nAlongside his performing career\, Ian Watt is committed to education and the development of the classical guitar. He gives frequent masterclasses internationally and currently lectures at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. His repertoire ranges from Spanish and British classics to contemporary works\, including several premieres of pieces dedicated to him. \n\n\n\nSee more about Ian at https://www.ianwattguitar.com. \n\n\n\nIn this BCGS Concert Series concert on Saturday 15 November 2025\, 7:30pm\, Ian Watt will bring his signature blend of technical brilliance and expressive depth\, promising an evening that will both engage longtime guitar lovers and enchant those new to the instrument. \n\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \n\n\n\nHeitor Villa-Lobos (1887–1959) — Five Preludes\n\nPrelude No. 2 in E major — “Melodia capadócia”\nPrelude No. 3 in A minor — “Homenagem a Bach”\n\nAgustín Barrios Mangoré (1885–1944)\n\nMadrigal – Gavota\nPrelude in C minor\nContemplación\nVals No. 3\, Op. 8\nJulia Florida\nLa Catedral\n\ni. Preludio (Saudade)\nii. Andante Religioso\niii. Allegro Solemne\n\n\n\n\nInterval\n\nJohn McLeod (1934–2022) — Three Mythical Pieces\n\nAmphion’s Lyre\nSalamander\nAriadne’s Thread\n\nClaude Debussy (1862–1918) — Préludes\, Book I\n\nNo. 8 — “La fille aux cheveux de lin” (The girl with the flaxen hair) (transcription: Watt)\nNo. 12 — “Minstrels” (transcription: Castelnuovo-Tedesco)\n\nMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895–1968)\n\nCapriccio Diabolico (Omaggio a Paganini)\, Op. 85\n\nEnnio Morricone (1928–2020)\n\nC’era una Volta il West (transcription: Watt)\n\nIsaac Albéniz (1860–1909)\n\nSeguidillas\, Op. 232/5 (transcription: Watt)
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/bcgs-concert-series-2025-ian-watt/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Coronation Road\, Bristol\, BS3 1AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCGS Concert Series
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T220000
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SUMMARY:November 2025 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Theme:Something Old or Something New. \nOld repertoire you learnt long ago\, or something you just learnt! \n19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles \n  \n19:45-20:00 Members’ Short Talk TBD \n  \n20:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal \nDouble session to prepare for next month’s concert!
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/november-2025-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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SUMMARY:Fika Duo: IGF Young Artists Platform
DESCRIPTION:This concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Fika Duo was formed in September 2023 by guitarist Zoë Meadowcroft and flautist Emma Lörstad in their first year at the Royal Academy of Music\, where they both hold scholarships. Since their debut performance at the Academy\, they have aimed to build a unique concert repertoire through new arrangements and collaborations with composers\, including new works written by Zoë\, as well as highlighting under-represented areas of the existing repertoire. \n\n\n\nThe name ‘Fika Duo’ comes from the Swedish tradition of ‘fika’\, to take a break in one’s day to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and something sweet – Emma and Zoë’s secret weapon for long rehearsals. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nASTOR PIAZZOLLA (1921–1992)Histoire du Tangoi. Bordel 1900 \n\n\n\nEFFY EFTHYMIOU (1980-)  \n\n\n\nSwarming (IGF Commission) \n\n\n\nASTOR PIAZZOLLAHistoire du Tango (ctd.)ii. Café 1930 \n\n\n\nFRANKLIN ONYESO (2005–)Cable to the Sun \n\n\n\nZOË MEADOWCROFT (2005–)Low Earth Orbit \n\n\n\nASTOR PIAZZOLLAHistoire du Tango (ctd.)iii. Nightclub 1960 \n\n\n\nSTEPHEN GOSS (1964–)La Catedral Sumergida \n\n\n\nASTOR PIAZZOLLAHistoire du Tango (ctd.)iv. Concert d’Aujourd’hui
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/fika-duo-igf-young-artists-platform/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251009T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
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SUMMARY:October 2025 Meetup and Fika Duo
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Personally Meaningful. \nPlay something which has great personal meaning for you \n19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles \n20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform: Duo Fika \nWe host Duo Fika\, one of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners\, for a short concert. See the event page here for background and a programme. \nThis concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). \n \n21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/october-2025-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup,Visiting Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T201000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
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SUMMARY:Duo Cantelina: IGF Young Artist Platform
DESCRIPTION:This concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPraised as “such an amazing talent“\, Duo Cantelina are a dynamic vocal and guitar duo comprising of mezzo-soprano Sophie Clarke and classical guitarist Ravi Nathwani. They have just completed their Master’s at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and have now been selected as International Guitar Foundation (IGF) Young Artists for 2024-2025.  \n\n\n\nDuring their time at the RNCM they received First Place in the Bessie Cronshaw/Frost Brownson Song Cycle Competition. Duo Cantelina performs at a selection of concerts all over the UK\, including an invitation from the Consul of Spain to perform at the National Day of Spain celebrations in Manchester.  \n\n\n\nOne of their most recent recitals took place at King’s Place in London\, where they gave a performance of IGF commissioned work Self-love\, specifically composed for the duo by Bobbie-Jane Gardner. Other performances include a recital for Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre and pre-concert and post-concert recitals for BBC Philharmonic and The Hallé\, both at Bridgewater Hall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nJOSÉ SERRANOarr. Ravi NathwaniMarinela\, Marinela \n\n\n\nFRANZ SCHUBERTarr. Craig OgdenStändchen\, D 889 \n\n\n\nMANUEL DE FALLAarr. Miguel Llobet & Emilio PujolSiete Canciones Populares Españolas    i. El Paño Moruno    ii. Seguidilla Murciana    iii. Asturiana    iv. Jota    v. Nana    vi. Canción    vii. Polo \n\n\n\nROBERT BURNSarr. Ravi NathwaniAe Fond Kiss \n\n\n\nBOBBIE-JANE GARDNER (IGF Commission)Self-love \n\n\n\nKURT WEILLarr. Ravi NathwaniWie lange noch? \n\n\n\nSTANLEY MYERS & CLEO LAINEarr. Ravi NathwaniHe Was Beautiful
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/duo-cantelina-igf-young-artist-platform/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20241218T174432Z
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SUMMARY:September 2025 Meetup and Duo Cantelina
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Cheesy classics. \nShamelessly celebrate the perennial favourites which might have drawn you to the guitar in the first place e.g. Spanish Romance\, Lágrimas\, Recuerdos\, Cavatina\, Asturias… \n19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles \n20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform \n \nWe host Duo Cantelina\, one of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners\, for a short concert. For more information\, including the programme\, see their event page here \nThis concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). \n \n21:05-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/september-2025-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup,Visiting Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
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SUMMARY:2025 Members' Summer Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and support our members at this performance\, allowing them to showcase their hard work this year! Includes solos\, small chamber groups and the BCGS Ensemble. \n19:00 – 19:50 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal \n20:00 – 22:00 Members’ Summer Concert
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/2025-members-summer-concert/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20241218T173222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T171220Z
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SUMMARY:BCGS Concert Series 2025 - Eden-Stell Duo
DESCRIPTION:The Eden-Stell Guitar Duo\, featuring Mark Eden and Christopher Stell\, is one of the world’s leading classical guitar ensembles\, renowned for their exceptional artistry and innovative performances. Hailing from the UK\, the duo has dazzled audiences globally with their seamless interplay\, virtuosic technique\, and dynamic interpretations of a diverse repertoire\, ranging from Renaissance to contemporary music. Their arrangements and original works have expanded the possibilities of guitar duo performance\, earning acclaim for their creativity and precision. In addition to their concert career\, they are dedicated educators\, inspiring the next generation of musicians through masterclasses and workshops. \n\n\n\n      \n        \n      \n    \n\n\n\n3-for-2 season tickets are valid for this concert. Tickets also available at the door. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nProgramme:\n\n\n\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart (arr. Mark Eden)Sonata no. 4 K282– Adagio– Minuet I Minuet II– Allegro \n\n\n\nMario Castelnuovo-TedescoPrelude and Fugues from Les Guitars bien Tempérées– Prelude and Fugue I G minor– Prelude and Fugue II D major– Prelude and Fugue III A minor– Prelude and Fugue IV E major– Prelude and Fugue V B minor– Prelude and Fugue VI F# minorIda PrestiÉtude FantastiqueINTERVALJohann Sebastian Bach (arr. Chris Stell)Concerto in D BWV 974 minor\, after Marcello– I Andante e spiccato– II Adagio– III PrestoArno Babajanyan (arr. Chris Stell)Three Pieces– Prelude– Impromptu– ElegyAndré JolietSérénade pour deux guitares– I Preludio e canzona– II Allegro Trepidante– III Andante Malinconico– IV Con Allegria
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/bcgs-concert-series-2025-eden-stell-duo/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Coronation Road\, Bristol\, BS3 1AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCGS Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
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SUMMARY:June 2025 Meetup and Composition Competition
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Own arrangement or composition (£100 first prize\, £50 second prize!)\, or if not participating in the competition: music from a living composer. \nThis month we have a special competition — play your own composition or arrangement\, and be in the running to win a £100 voucher/prize for the best own composition or arrangement\, as voted for by the members in attendance on the night. Terms and conditions apply! \n\nIt must be your own composition or arrangement\, written or finished in 2025\nYou must not have used this composition as an entry for any previous competition (including outside BCGS)\nYou consent to a video or recording of your composition going on the BCGS website\nIf it’s an arrangement\, it should be fairly novel\, rather than just slight tweaks on a common arrangement (e.g. just a different key)\nOnly active playing members of the BCGS are eligible to participate\nFirst prize £100\, and £50 and a set of D’Addario strings as a prize for the runner-up!\n\nWe don’t anticipate a huge number of entries\, so alternatively\, just play something by a living composer — but you won’t be in line for the prizes! \n19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles \n19:45-20:00 Member’s Short Talk Cari Aplin: How to practice guitar \n20:00-20:50 Guest Speaker: Steve Toon\, Guitar Maker Steve will talk about his general approach to guitar making and his more recent excursions into double-top guitars. Also about the way he developed his ideas on this type of guitar and all being well he will bring one new guitar for a demo. \n21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/june-2025-meetup-and-composition-competition/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup,Visiting Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20241218T130500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T130500Z
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SUMMARY:May 2025 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Not originally for guitar – transcriptions throughout the ages \n19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles \n20:00-20:50 Guest Artists: Mosaic Guitar Ensemble \nA short concert by the Mosaic Ensemble\, based in the south of England\, and under the direction of Amanda Cook  \n21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/may-2025-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup,Visiting Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250410T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250410T205000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20250401T175742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T180535Z
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SUMMARY:Luke Tyrell: IGF Young Artist
DESCRIPTION:As part of our April Meetup\, we’re delighted to host Luke Tyrell\, an IGF Young Artist Platform winner\, for a short concert.  \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nRegino Sainz de la Maza (1896-1981)3 pieces from La Frontera de Dios i. Albada y Paisajeii. Meditacioniii. IdililioZapateado \n\n\n\nCatharina Pratten (1824-1895)A Lament Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983)GuitareErrollyn Wallen (1958-)Red (Homage to Rodrigo)Miguel Llobet (1878-1938)Canco del Lladre Joaquin Turina (1882-1949)Sonata Op. 61 i. Allegroii. Andanteiii. Allegro vivoFrancisco Tarrega (1852-1909)Gran Jota \n\n\n\nThis concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF).
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/luke-tyrell-igf-young-artist/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
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SUMMARY:April 2025 Meetup and Luke Tyrell
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Dance (Music inspired by dance forms like Waltz\, Tango\, Pavane\, Sarabande\, Rumba\, Fandango etc.) \n\n\n\n19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles \n\n\n\nWe have the following entries (subject to change): \n\n\n\n\nVince Smith — Partita in A Min by Johann Anton Losy(Logy) Alan Montague — Bosse Triste by Carlo Domeniconi Cari Aplin — Vals Venezolano Nos.3 by Antonio Lauro Paul Hapney — Mrs Taylor’s Galliard by Phillip Rossiter Tony Mullholland — Danza Brasilera by Jorge Morel Andy Warn — Serenades of the Unicorn by Einojuhani Rautavaara Thorben Louw — Gavotte en Rondeau by J.S Bach Thorben Louw and Francisco Correa — La Vida Breve by Manuel da Falla \n\n\n\n\n20:00-20:50 Young Artists Platform \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe host Luke Tyrell\, of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners\, for a short concert. See the programme here \n\n\n\nThis concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/april-2025-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup,Visiting Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20241218T130146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192226Z
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SUMMARY:BCGS Concert Series 2025 - Pavel Ralev
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/bcgs-concert-series-2025-pavel-ralev/
LOCATION:St Paul’s Church\, Coronation Road\, Bristol\, BS3 1AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCGS Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250313T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20241215T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T204052Z
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SUMMARY:March 2025 Meetup and Wales Guitar Duo
DESCRIPTION:Theme: TV\, film\, musical\, video game themes (arranged or written for guitar) \n19:00-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles  \n19:45-20:00 Members’ Lightning Talk: Tony Mulholland  \n“Software Tools for Ensemble Practice” \n 20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform \nWe host one of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners for a short concert. The Wales Guitar Duo (Cai Charles and Oliver Manning) will be performing works by: Domeniconi\, Goss\, and a preview of a newly commissioned work by David Roche. \n \nThis concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). \n \nProgramme (download printable programme BCGS WGD programme) \nStephen Goss (b. 1964)Cocktail listBoulevardierNegroniAlabama SlammerVodka MartiniVieux CarréManhattan \nStephen Goss (b.1964)Welsh folk songsDafydd y Garreg Wen (David of the White Rock)Lliw Gwyn Rhosyn yr Haf (White rose of Summer)Suo-gân (Lullaby)Hela’r ‘Sgyfarnog (Hunting the hare)Lisa Lân (Fair Lisa)Wrth fynd hefo Deio i Dywyn (As I went with Tom to Tywyn) \nDavid John Roche (b. 1990)Quaver Dreams and Quaver Nightmares[World Premiere Preview: IGF 2024 commission]I. Limited Chordal UniverseII. NOTBACHIII. Aggressive Bicycle Music \nCarlo Domeniconi (b.1947)  \nFire Brigade On Ice from Circus Music \n21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal  \n 
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/march-2025-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup,Visiting Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20241215T172338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T212137Z
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SUMMARY:February 2025 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s theme: Renaissance \n19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles 20:00-20:50  \nGuest Speaker: Sam Brown “Caught Luting: Playing renaissance lute music on the guitar” Sam Brown leads a practical workshop on how to transfer lute music well to the guitar: expect a whistle-stop tour of lute repertory\, division playing\, ornaments\, and right hand hints and tips.  \n21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/february-2025-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup,Visiting Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20241123T225326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T182459Z
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SUMMARY:January Meetup and AGM
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s theme is:\nCelebrating the Slow. (Slow movements and slower pieces)\n19:15 – 19:45\nSolos and chamber ensembles\n19:45 – 20:00\nMembers’ short talks\n20:00-20:50\nEnsemble\n21:00-22:00 Annual General Meeting\nIt’s a very exciting AGM — this is is the first one since we officially became a charity last year\, and there’s lots to discuss.\n\nIf you want to submit any AOB items\, please do so at least two weeks before the AGM.
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/january-meetup-and-agm/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T180008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T085554Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Members' Winter Concert
DESCRIPTION:Please come along to support our members! Solo performances\, as well as small groups and the large ensemble.
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/2024-members-winter-concert/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members' Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T175801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T184555Z
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SUMMARY:Marco Tamayo - BCGS Concert Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:BCGS CONCERT SERIES 2024\nThe Bristol Classical Guitar Society is proud to present Cuban guitarist Marco Tamayo.\n\n \n\nProgramme:\n\nPrelude\, Fugue and Allegro BWV 998  – J.S. Bach (arr. M. Tamayo)\n\nVariaciones op. 45\, sobre la Folia de España – M. Giuliani\n\nValse sentimentale op. 51\, no. 6  – P.I. Tchaikovsky (arr. M. Tamayo)\nVals op.8 no. 4 – A. Barrios Mangoré\n\nCappricci XIII and XVII\, originally for violin – N. Paganini (arr. M. Tamayo)\n\n— Interval —\n\nAir\, 4th movement from the Holberg Suite op. 40 – E. Grieg (arr. M. Tamayo)\n\nChivo que rompe tambó – Bola de Nieve (Ignacio Jacinto Villa Fernández)\, arr. M Tamayo\n\nTarantella – M.C. Tedesco\n\nLa Catedral – A. Barrios Mangoré\n\n \n\nBio\n\nMarco Tamayo\, a Cuban guitarist with Austrian citizenship\, has earned the title “Il Re della Chitarra” (The King of the Guitar) and has maintained an international reputation in all aspects of classical guitar.\n\nRecently appointed Professor of Classical Guitar at the Universität der Künste Berlin (UDK)\, Tamayo is a winner of more than 25 major international competitions. Notable among these are the International Guitar Competition Michele Pittaluga in Alessandria\, Italy\, the Andrés Segovia International Guitar Competition in Spain\, the Nikita Koshkin International Guitar Competition in Austria\, and the Leo Brouwer International Guitar Competition in Havana\, Cuba.\n\nAs a renowned soloist\, Tamayo regularly collaborates with chamber music ensembles\, performing a vast and stylistically diverse repertoire. He also serves as a president of jury panels and organises guitar festivals\, having gained considerable experience from a young age. More recently\, his interest in composition has led him to create new works for the guitar.\n\nTamayo began playing guitar at the age of three\, was hailed as a prodigy at six\, and embarked on his first international tour in Europe at just ten years old\, performing in Germany (former DDR) and Bulgaria.\n\nHis extensive teaching career includes professorships at Sydney University in Australia\, the Gustav Mahler Privat Universität in Austria\, the Mozarteum University of Arts in Salzburg\, Austria\, and the Academy of Arts in Gdańsk\, Poland. Most recently\, he was selected from over 400 applicants to join the UDK Berlin faculty\, where his class attracts guitarists from around the world\, many of whom have become prominent performers.\n\nTamayo’s influential book\, Essential Principles for the Interpretation on the Classical Guitar\, has reshaped classical guitar pedagogy globally.\n\nHe has served as the Artistic Director of the Michele Pittaluga International Guitar Competition since 1999\, the year he won the competition\, and he founded the Klagenfurt International Guitar Competition and Festival in Austria\, which ran until 2020. Tamayo is also an Honorary Citizen of the cities of Solero and Alessandria\, Italy.\n\nCurrently\, Tamayo performs on a guitar built by American luthier Stephen Connor and is a Savarez artist\, using Cantiga Premium-Alliance/Blue strings. He is the Chairman of Marco Tamayo Edition\, a publishing house he founded in 2014. In 2024\, he launched his latest project\, Tamayo’s Masterclasses\, an online platform designed to share his knowledge through performances and analyses of famous and foundational guitar works.
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/marco-tamayo-bcgs-concert-series-2024/
LOCATION:Saint Stephens Church\, 21 St Stephen’s Street\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS1 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCGS Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241114T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T175537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T182221Z
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SUMMARY:November 2024 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Early Slot 7.30 – 8.15: Solos \nSolos (Optional) theme for the solos this month: Baroque Night \n  \nFirst Session 8.20-9.00pm \nEnsemble \n  \nSecond Session 9.15-10.00pm \nEnsemble
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/november-2024-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241010T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T175250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T163145Z
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SUMMARY:October 2024 Meetup and Paul Gregory
DESCRIPTION:Early Slot 7.30 – 7.55pm \nSolos \n(Optional) theme for the solos this month: Music from Spain \nFirst Session 8-9.00pm \nEnsemble \n  \nSecond Session 9.15-10.00pm – Visiting Artist lecture \nVisiting Artist: Paul Gregory from Maestoso Music. \n  \nPaul’s talk will be: \nSo what do you really want from a guitar? \nA discourse on how instruments differ (old and new) and what they can offer the player\, with musical examples.
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/october-2024-meetup-and-paul-gregory/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240912T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T174758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T063510Z
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SUMMARY:September 2024 Meetup and Arthur Keegan
DESCRIPTION:Early Slot 7.30 – 7.55  \nSolos \n(Optional) theme for the solos this month: 21st century composition \nFirst Session 8-9.00pm \nEnsemble \n  \nSecond Session 9.15-10.00pm: Visiting Artist Performance \nVisiting Artist: Arthur Keegan: Wessex songs. \nMusic for guitar and voice project on poetry by Thomas Hardy. \nArthur is a Bristol-based composer. LPO\, BSO Philarmonia commissioned. \n \nHear the album The Past & I:100 Years of Thomas Hardy  on Spotify
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/september-2024-meetup-and-arthur-keegan/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240825T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20240719T124054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T154019Z
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SUMMARY:Berta Rojas Masterclasses and visit
DESCRIPTION:We’re really excited that Berta Rojas\, our society’s Patron\, is coming to visit us on 25th August 2024 to meet our members and offer the opportunity for masterclasses on the day! \nThis year Berta is a guest and concert artist at the West Dean Guitar Summer School near Chichester from 17 – 22 Aug 2024. Additionally\, Berta will be giving a concert there on Mon 19 Aug at 8pm. If you wish to see the concert then tickets are available at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/westdeansussexevents/1173765. \nUnfortunately\, we are unable to hold a BCGS concert with Berta this year. However\, we are taking advantage of the fact that Berta is in the UK to hold a workshop and masterclasses with members from the BCGS and WAGO on Sunday 25 Aug 2024. \nThe visit of Berta to BCGS/WAGO will take place at the Hewish & Puxton Village Hall (near Weston-super-Mare and the home of WAGO) on Sunday 25 Aug 2024 from 10am to 4pm. There is easy car access and free parking available at the village hall. Free Wifi is also available. \nThe timetable for the day is as follows: \n\n10:00 WAGO Workshop\n11:15 coffee break\n11:45 WAGO workshop\n13:00 Lunch (an opportunity to chat to Berta) – a full lunch is only available to WAGO members – drinks and snacks to others will be available.\n14:00 BCGS/WAGO Masterclasses (includes a short coffee break)\n16:00 Close (the hall is available until 5pm if we get more masterclass\ncandidates)\n\nBCGS members are invited to attend as a spectator for some or all of the day (including the WAGO workshop)\, and/or to take part in a Masterclass with Berta. You do not have to consider yourself as a master guitarists to have a masterclass\, or have learnt a really challenging piece of music\, but you should have something reasonably well prepared whatever the difficulty of the music. Better to think of the masterclass as a short public lesson with a great concert guitarist\, than some master performance by yourself. \nWe also welcome members of the general public as spectators (£10). \nThere will be a small cost to those who attend\, dependent on what part an individual intends to undertake during the day: \n\nTo attend all\, or some of the day as a spectator\, is £10 (includes coffee\, tea\, snacks etc). This is open to BCGS members\, their guests\, and the general public.\nTo play in a 20 min masterclass with Berta £30. If you pay for a masterclass then you will not be charged the £10 to spectate for any other parts of the day. Masterclass slots are only available for WAGO and BCGS members.\nYou may bring guests with you who are not BCGS members\, but they too will need to pay £10 to observe.\n\nIf you’d like to attend\, either as an audience member or take part in the masterclass\, please let\nVince know as soon as possible. He needs to plan the timetable\, manage costs\, and supply refreshments!
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/berta-rojas-masterclasses-and-visit/
LOCATION:Hewish and Puxton Village Hall\, Maysgreen Ln\, Hewish\, Somerset\, BS24 6RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visiting Artist
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240808T223000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T174005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T153352Z
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SUMMARY:August 2024 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Early Slot 7.30 – 7.55pm: Member’s Talk \nVince Smith: Thinking about Sight Reading \n  \nFirst Session 8-9.00pm \nEnsemble \n  \nSecond Session 9.15-10.00pm \nSolos \n(Optional) theme for the solos this month: “The Rest of the World” Showcase. We hear so much music from West European\, North American\, and Latin American composers. So this month\, play something from Eastern Europe\, the Middle East\, Africa\, Asia\, Oceania\, Polynesia\, anywhere but the usuals! \n 
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/august-2024-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T173704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T050343Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Members' Summer Concert
DESCRIPTION:Please come along to support our members! \nGet the pdf programme here. \n  \nBCGS — Members’ Summer Concert Programme\nCarry Me Home by Simon Powis\nCari\, Peter \nÁgua e Vinho  by Egberto Gismonti (b: 1947)\, arr. Assad\nCari\, Thorben \nFarewell to Stromness by Peter Maxwell Davies (1934—2016) arr. Raymond Burley\nCari\, Thorben\, Peter \nDanza Del Altiplano by Leo Brouwer (b: 1939)\n\nAndy Fagan \nDespite the Falling Snow from Winterbourne Preludes by Stephen Goss (b: 1964)\nAlan Montague \nA Day in November by Leo Brouwer (b: 1939)\nSteve Watson \nIn my Life by Lennon & McCartney (1940-1980\, b:1942)\nTony Lewis \nSomewhere & Maria by Leonard Bernstein (1918—1990)\nOblivion by Astor Piazzolla (1921—1992)\nTony Lewis and Tim Rigley \n– – – – – – 20 Minute Intermission – – – – – –\nWine\, juice\, or water is available \nLute Concerto in D (Adagio) by Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)\nVince & Tony Mulholland \nFlow My Tears by John Dowland (1563-1626)\nRosemary’s Sister by Huw & Tony Williams\nTony Mulholland\, Sarah\, Vince \nClassical Gas by Mason Williams (b: 1938)\nMario Toner-Reece \nSevilla by Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909)\nPaul Bradshaw \nSonidos de Aquel Día by Quique Sinesi (b: 1960)\nKurt Tipler \nRomance from Lieutenant Kije by Sergei Prokoviev (1891—1953)\nSt Paul’s Suite : Jig by Gustav Holst (1874—1934)\nBCGS Ensemble
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/2024-members-summer-concert/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members' Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T172929Z
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SUMMARY:June 2024 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Early Slot 7.30 – 7.55 pm – Member’s Talk \nNick Regan: “The Moods of Key Signatures” \n  \nFirst Session 8-9.00pm \nEnsemble \n  \nSecond Session 9.15-10.00pm \nSolos \n(Optional) theme for the solos this month: A modern etude (20th or 21st century). Think Villa-Lobos\, Brouwer\, Garcia\, Nuttall… \n 
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/june-2024-meetup/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240509T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T171910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T153500Z
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SUMMARY:May 2024 Meetup and Luke Bartlett
DESCRIPTION:Early Slot 7.30 – 7.55  \nSolos \n(Optional) theme for the solos this month: Latin America \n  \nFirst Session 8-9.00pm \nEnsemble \n  \nSecond Session 9.15-10.00pm \nRecital by rising star Luke Bartlett\, IGF Young Artist 2024 and Julian Bream Trust scholar
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/may-2024-meetup-luke-bartlett/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T213000
DTSTAMP:20260525T223922
CREATED:20231226T171713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T202720Z
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SUMMARY:Giacomo Susani -  BCGS Concert Series 2024
DESCRIPTION:BCGS CONCERT SERIES 2024\n“He is a guitarist with myriad colours and bold sensitivity”\nBBC Music Magazine\nGiacomo Susani’s work both in the field of performance and of composition places him into a unique and versatile role in the world of music. His interest in exploring the creative possibilities of his instrument allowed him to develop a personal approach to interpretation that is met with enthusiasm internationally. \nAs a guitarist he conducts a busy performing career across Europe and is the winner of several prestigious awards\, among which the New York Respighi Prize in Composition in 2022 and the London International Guitar Competition in 2016 stand out. He has been an artist supported and represented by The Julian Bream Trust\, The Countess of Munster Musical Trust\, the Park Lane Group and the City Music Foundation. \nAs a composer his music has been played and recorded all around the world\, by such artists as Grammy Award winners David Russell and Jason Vieaux and Creu de Sant Jordi awardee Stefano Grondona\, and it has received critical acclaim on international reviews. For the label Stradivarius he recorded two solo albums: “Giacomo Susani plays Petrassi\, Bach\, Tansman\, Weiss” (2015) and “Gebeth. Romantic music for Guitar. Mertz\, Regondi” (2018)\, which both received audience acclaim and critic recognition in important musical and guitar reviews (“Classical Guitar Magazine”\, “BBC Music”\, “Gendai Guitar”\, “Il Fronimo”\, “Amadeus”\, “American Record Guide”). \nGiacomo was a guitar teacher at the Junior Department of the Royal Academy of Music (London) from 2019 to 2023\, is currently artistic director of the “Homenaje” International Guitar Festival (Padova) and co-artistic director and teacher of the Residenze Erranti. \nHe studied guitar with Stefano Grondona in Italy and Micheal Lewin in England\, composition with Michele Brugnaro\, Francesco Antonioni and Stephen Goss. Between 2014 and 2018 he had the privilege of working closely with Julian Bream\, as the recipient of the Julian Bream Trust Scholarship and as of 2023 he studies conducting with Gilberto Serembe at the Italian Conducting Academy. \nIn 2022 and 2023 respectively he was awarded two Golden Guitars by the “Convegno Internazionale di Chitarra di Milano”. He is a D’Addario artist. \nhttps://www.giacomosusani.com/ \n“Among the most interesting names of today’s Guitar”\nAmadeus\nProgramme\nF. Sor\nSonata op.15 \nG Susani\nFantasia in Forma Lirica (Omaggio a Pasolini) \nM. Pasieczny\nTate Sonata\n– Ad un tratto\n– Furioso\n– Ostinato\n– Variations and finale \nINTERVAL \nG. F. Handel\nSimple Fugue in D Major (arr. G. Susani) \nG. Susani\nDialogo (Omaggio a Lauro) \nS. Goss\nPierrot\, or Harlequin? \nM. Ravel\nMenuet sur le nom de Haydn (arr. G. Susani) \nG. Susani\nThe Blue Madeleine\n– Familiar Dreams\n– Arioso\n– Aria\n– Cypresses
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/giacomo-susani-bcgs-concert-series-2024/
LOCATION:Saint Stephens Church\, 21 St Stephen’s Street\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS1 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:BCGS Concert Series
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SUMMARY:April 2024 Meetup and Stephen Goss
DESCRIPTION:Early Slot 7.30 – 7.55  \nSolos \n(Optional) theme for the solos this month: A piece by a British Composer \n  \n  \nFirst Session 8-9.00pm \nEnsemble \n  \nSecond Session 9.15-10.00pm – Visiting Artist  \nStephen Goss Talk: “The delusion of urtext”: Are we taking music too literally?
URL:https://www.bristolclassicalguitarsociety.org/event/april-2024-meetup-and-stephen-goss/
LOCATION:Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Unitarian Meeting Hall\, Brunswick Square\, Bristol\, Bristol\, BS2 8PE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetup
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