Bristol Classical Guitar Society

Tag: concert

  • Members’ Summer Concert – 10 July 2025

    Members’ Summer Concert – 10 July 2025

    —

    by

    Thorben Louw
    in ,

    On 10 July 2025, the Bristol Classical Guitar Society held its Summer Concert with solos, duets, and ensemble performances on a warm summer evening.

  • Eden–Stell Guitar Duo (14/06/2025)

    —

    by

    Paul Hapney
    in

    The Eden–Stell Guitar Duo delivered a masterful recital at St Paul’s Church, blending Mozart’s lyricism with Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s contrapuntal brilliance and Jolivet’s modern intensity. Their seamless interplay, expressive depth, and refined tone confirmed their standing among the world’s leading guitar duos — a concert of dialogue, virtuosity, and profound musical unity.

  • Pavel Ralev (15/03/2025)

    —

    by

    Paul Hapney
    in

    Pavel Ralev’s recital showcased his rare blend of poetry and precision — from Villa-Lobos’ Cinq Préludes and Dowland’s fantasias to Bach’s Chaconne and Reich’s Electric Counterpoint. His performance revealed a musician of deep imagination and intellect, confirming John Williams’ description of Ralev as “a poet of the guitar.”

  • BCGS Concert Series 2025 – Ian Watt

    BCGS Concert Series 2025 – Ian Watt

    —

    by

    Thorben Louw

    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.

  • BCGS Concert Series 2025 – Eden-Stell Duo

    BCGS Concert Series 2025 – Eden-Stell Duo

    —

    by

    Thorben Louw

    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 […]

  • BCGS Concert Series 2025 – Pavel Ralev

    BCGS Concert Series 2025 – Pavel Ralev

    —

    by

    Thorben Louw

    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…

  • Giacomo Susani (20/04/2024)

    Giacomo Susani (20/04/2024)

    —

    by

    Thorben Louw
    in ,

    As part of its 2024 Concert Series, the Bristol Classical Guitar Society presented composer-guitarist Giacomo Susani on the 20th of April. This concert also represented a change in our usual […]

  • Short Recital: Better Call Duo

    Short Recital: Better Call Duo

    —

    by

    bcgs

    Better Call Duo have won more than 20 International Competitions, and given over 2000 concerts all over the world in  prestigious festivals and halls. In addition to international TV and radio broadcasts, they’ve recorded for important recording label including Brilliant Classics, Bridge Records NY, Nuova Era, EdiPan, Rivo Alto, Sonic View, Niccolò, Guitart Collection, Da…

  • 2024 Members’ Winter Concert

    2024 Members’ Winter Concert

    —

    by

    Thorben Louw

    Please come along to support our members! Solo performances, as well as small groups and the large ensemble.

  • Marco Tamayo – BCGS Concert Series 2024

    Marco Tamayo – BCGS Concert Series 2024

    —

    by

    Thorben Louw

    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 […]