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!
12th September Meetup
Solo theme: “21st century compositions”
Ensemble
Guest Speaker: Arthur Keegan on his Wessex Songs project
Early Slot 7.30 – 7.55pm Solos (Optional) theme for the solos this month: Music from Spain First Session 8-9.00pm Ensemble Second Session 9.15-10.00pm – Visiting Artist lecture Visiting Artist: Paul Gregory from Maestoso Music. Paul’s talk will be: So what do you really want from a guitar? A discourse on how instruments differ […]
Early Slot 7.30 – 8.15: Solos Solos (Optional) theme for the solos this month: Baroque Night First Session 8.20-9.00pm Ensemble Second Session 9.15-10.00pm Ensemble
BCGS CONCERT SERIES 2024 The Bristol Classical Guitar Society is proud to present Cuban guitarist Marco Tamayo. Programme: Prelude, Fugue and Allegro BWV 998 – J.S. Bach (arr. M. Tamayo) Variaciones op. 45, sobre la Folia de España – M. Giuliani Valse sentimentale op. 51, no. 6 – P.I. Tchaikovsky (arr. M. Tamayo) Vals op.8 no. 4 – A. […]
Please come along to support our members! Solo performances, as well as small groups and the large ensemble.
19:15-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles
19:45-20:00 Members’ short talks TBD
20:00-20:50 Ensemble
21:00-22:00 Annual General Meeting
It’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.
If you want to submit any AOB items, please do so at least two weeks before the AGM.
Solos and chamber ensembles
Guest 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.
BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
Theme: TV, film, musical, video game themes (arranged or written for guitar) 19:00-19:45 Solos and chamber ensembles 19:45-20:00 Members’ Lightning Talk: Tony Mulholland “Software Tools for Ensemble Practice” 20:10-21:00 Young Artists Platform We host one of this year’s IGF Young Artist Platform winners for a short concert. The Wales Guitar Duo (Cai Charles and Oliver […]
BCGS CONCERT SERIES – PAVEL RALEV Described by John Williams as “a poet of the guitar”, the London-based Bulgarian classical guitarist Pavel Ralev is establishing a strong presence on the international concert platform. In 2023, he was conferred as an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, London, in recognition of his “significant contribution” to the music profession. Pavel made his Wigmore Hall debut in November 2023, under the auspices of the Julian Bream Trust (“an unforgettable performance”, Gendai Guitar Magazine). Check the website closer to the time for venue and ticketing details
https://pavelralev.com/
Theme: Dance (Music inspired by dance forms like Waltz, Tango, Pavane, Sarabande, Rumba, Fandango etc.)
19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles
20:00-20:50 Luke Tyrell, IGF Young Artists Platform
We host Luke for a short concert.
21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
As part of our April Meetup, we’re delighted to host Luke Tyrell, an IGF Young Artist Platform winner, for a short concert. Programme Regino Sainz de la Maza (1896-1981)3 pieces from La Frontera de Dios i. Albada y Paisajeii. Meditacioniii. IdililioZapateado Catharina Pratten (1824-1895)A Lament Germaine Tailleferre (1892-1983)GuitareErrollyn Wallen (1958-)Red (Homage to Rodrigo)Miguel Llobet (1878-1938)Canco […]
Theme: Not originally for guitar – transcriptions throughout the ages
19:15-20:00 Solos and chamber ensembles
20:00-20:50 Guest Artists: Mosaic Guitar Ensemble A short concert by the Mosaic Ensemble, based in the south of England, and under the direction of Amanda Cook
21:00-22:00 BCGS Ensemble Rehearsal
Theme: Own arrangement or composition (£100 first prize, £50 second prize!), or if not participating in the competition: music from a living composer. This 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 […]
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 […]
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’ Summer Concert
