Theme: Cheesy classics. Shamelessly celebrate the perennial favourites which might have drawn you to the guitar in the first place e.g. Spanish Romance, Lágrimas, Recuerdos, Cavatina, Asturias… 19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles 20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform We host Duo Cantelina, one of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners, for a short concert. For more […]
This concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). Praised 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 […]
Theme: Personally Meaningful. Play something which has great personal meaning for you 19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles 20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform: Duo Fika We 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. This concert is promoted in partnership […]
This concert is promoted in partnership with the International Guitar Foundation (IGF). The 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 […]
Theme:Something Old or Something New.
Old repertoire you learnt long ago, or something you just learnt!
19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles
19:45-20:00 Members’ Short Talk TBD
20:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
Double session to prepare for next month’s concert!
Scottish classical guitarist Ian Watt, “a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality,” has won top international prizes and performed worldwide, including concerto appearances with the BBC Scottish Symphony and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Join him in Bristol on 15 November 2025 at 7:30pm for an evening of sublime artistry and virtuosic repertoire.
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.
19:00 – 19:50 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
20:00 – 22:00 Members’ Winter Concert
January meetup themed “Distant Lands” exploring music from Iberia to the Andes. 7:15pm: Members’ showcase (solos/chamber ensembles). 8:10pm: Annual General Meeting. 9:00pm: BCGS Large Ensemble rehearsal. Repertoire ranges from beginner Pasieczny miniatures to advanced Krouse variations. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Brunswick Square, Bristol. £8. Bristol Classical Guitar Society’s monthly gathering for performance and community music-making.
“Numbers and Patterns” – exploring groove, symmetry, and variations. 7:15pm: Member showcase performances. 8:10pm: Guest artists Emily Andrews & Francisco Correa preview “From Honey To Ashes” album. 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. Mathematical and rhythmic approaches to classical guitar repertoire. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS meetup featuring members and guest artists. Visitors welcome.
“Faces and Places” – musical portraits and scene-inspired pieces. 7:15pm: Member performances. 7:45pm: Peter Smith on “Neuroscience of Practicing.” 8:10pm: Bridget & Milton Mermikides present “Guitar and Electronics.” 9:10pm: Ensemble rehearsal. £8. Contemporary classical guitar with electronic enhancement. Unitarian Meeting Hall, Bristol. Monthly BCGS gathering combining performance, educational talks, innovative techniques.
Acclaimed guitarist Jack Hancher performs 7:30pm. 2022 Royal Overseas League Competition Gold Medal winner. Gramophone praises his “youthful intensity tempered by sophisticated musical intelligence.” BBC Radio 3 artist with debut album “The Memory Garden” among 2024’s best recordings. Repertoire spans baroque to contemporary commissions. Bristol Classical Guitar Society concert series. Tickets/programme TBA.
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, including the prestigious Prince’s Prize awarded by the The Worshipful Company of Musicians. In 2020, Gonçalo joined the Phemo Quartet as a bass player. The […]
“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.
Buy tickets here. 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 […]
