ILAMS London Classical Guitar Festival (20th-25th September 2014)

[Garrie Powers]

The London Classical Guitar Festival is Back!
ILAMS' most popular event, the London Classical Guitar Festival, is back this September from the 20th-25th with an exciting line-up of young, talented guitarists taking to the stage at the Bolívar Hall and the Instituto Cervantes. We've posted the Festival summary below and you can view full listings at www.ilams.org.uk/concerts.htm. Thanks to the generous donations of our patrons at last year's Festival we are pleased to announce that entry remains free, plus all are welcome to join us in a complimentary wine reception at the after-show party at the Festival close on the 25th September.

As ever, ILAMS members can reserve seats in advance - please email us at in...@ilams.org.uk. If you are not a member of ILAMS and would like to join the Society, please register at www.ilams.org.uk/membership.htm. We hope to see you there!

New Concert Series at the Instituto Cervantes
This month we are also proud to announce the launch of a new monthly concert series in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, aimed at providing a platform to promising young musicians at the start of their career, whilst offering audiences a unique opportunity to enjoy the diversity of colour, vitality and exuberance that Iberian and Latin American music is famous for. British classical guitarist Manus Noble kicks off the series on the 23rd September. Join us after the concert for a complimentary wine reception.

 

Upcoming ILAMS concerts

London Classical Guitar Festival 20 September 2014 - 25 September 2014, 7.30pm Bolívar Hall 54, Grafton Way London W1T 5DL United Kingdom The London Classical Guitar Festival is back with an exciting line-up for 2014! Established in 1995, the LCGF is the UK's first and only festival dedicated to the classical guitar. We celebrate the Latin roots of our favourite musical instrument with a feast of music from Spain, Portugal and Latin America performed by leading artists from around the world. Organised by ILAMS in collaboration with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Cervantes Institute, the Seville International Guitar Competition and Making Music, the Festival's natural home, the Bolívar Hall, provides an acoustic unrivalled in the UK for classical guitar, and a vibrant atmosphere in which to enjoy this colourful repertoire. The guitar is at the heart of Latin classical music culture, so for anyone wishing to become better acquainted with Iberican classical music, the LCGF is a 'must'. PLUS join us at the Festival after-show party on the 25th September for a complimentary glass of wine! 20th September - Morgan Szymanski 21st September - Aquarelle Guitar Quartet 22nd September - Thibaut García 23rd September - Manus Noble* 24th September - Agnew-McAllister Duo 25th September - Francesco Mariani + Complimentary wine reception *Please note that this event takes place at the Instituto Cervantes, 102 Eaton Square, London SW1W 9AN. For bookings and further information please contact: reservas...@cervantes.es | 0207 201 0752| http://londres.cervantes.es/imagenes/File/concert_series.pdf. Tickets: Admission free (retiring collection - suggested donation £5); no booking required. ILAMS members may reserve seats. Bookings: in...@ilams.org.uk | www.ilams.org.uk | 020 7388 5788 Spanish and Latin American Concert Series at the Cervantes: Manus Noble Tue 23 September 2014, 7.30pm Instituto Cervantes 102, Eaton Square London SW1W 9AN United Kingdom ‘Stylishly presented...Manus Noble made a powerful, poised impression.’ The Telegraph In collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, ILAMS launches a new concert series in London aimed at providing a platform to promising young musicians at the start of their career, whilst offering audiences a unique opportunity to enjoy the diversity of colour, vitality and exuberance that Iberian and Latin American music is famous for. British classical guitarist Manus Noble inaugurates the series with a solo concert of Spanish, Latin American and British works, including some of own compositions. A former student of Craig Ogden and Gary Ryan at both the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music, Noble is rapidly gaining recognition as one of the rising stars of the British classical guitar world. Join us after the concert for a complimentary wine reception. Astor Piazzolla Verano porteño Leo Brouwer Berceuse (Canción de cuna) | Un día de noviembre Roland Dyens 'Fuoco' from Libra sonatine Agustín Barrios Mangoré Un sueño en la floresta  Yuquijiro Yocoh Sakura: Theme and Variations Gary Ryan Hot Club Francais Isaac Albéniz Mallorca Manus Noble Inishowen   Click HERE to watch a video. www.manusnoble.com This event is part of the Spanish and Latin American Concert Series at the Cervantes organised by ILAMS in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes, and the London Classical Guitar Festival, organised in conjunction with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. Kindly supported by Making Music’s Philip & Dorothy Green Award for Young Concert Artists scheme. Tickets: £12 on door | £10 in advance | Members of ILAMS / IC 50% off all tickets. Ticket includes complimentary wine reception. Bookings: 020 7201 0752 reservas...@cervantes.es | www.londres.cervantes.es   Amaia Azcona Cildoz & Jorge Carrasco Wed 24 September 2014, 1.10pm St James's Church 197, Piccadilly London W1J 9LL United Kingdom 'A voice of liquid velvet.' Music & Vision Amaia Azcona Cildoz is a unique voice amongst the new generation of Spanish sopranos. Armed with an outstandingly beautiful instrument and a rare dynamic expressive aptitude, she has captivated audiences across Spain and the UK, including appearances at Wigmore Hall and LSO St Luke's. A recent graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama where she worked under the tutelage of leading figures such as Emma Kirkby and Roger Vignoles, she has won numerous competitions, including the Lillian Ash French Song Competition, and is a Concordia Foundation and Live Music Now artist. She joins forces with Spanish pianist Jorge Carrasco in a programme of Fauré and classic Spanish art songs. Federico García Lorca Canciones populares españolas Gabriel Fauré Poème d´un jour, Op. 21 | Claire de lune, Op. 46 | Chanson d´amour, Op. 27 | Fleur jetée, Op. 39 Joaquín Rodrigo Cuatro madrigales amatorios Isaac Albéniz Suite española, Op. 21 Manuel de Falla Siete canciones populares españolas www.amaiaazcona.com Click HERE to listen to an audio clip. This event is organised by ILAMS in collaboration with St James's Piccadilly. Information: Web site E-mail 020 7734 4511 Tickets: Admission free (retiring collection); no booking required

Take care,

Garrie