Matthew McAllister returns for another Classic Guitar Retreat, with an option to attend on a single day trip as well as attend concerts. Anthea Clarke leads a beginners’ residential art course with an emphasis on fun and relaxation.
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Music for a Summer Afternoon
3pm, Sunday 4 July
Aisling Agnew, flute
Mira Opalinska, piano
Irish flautist Aisling Agnew and Polish pianist Mira Opalinska play music by JS Bach, Jules Mouquet and Ian Clarke. They will also mark the special anniversary years of Samuel Barber and Frédéric Chopin.
Free admission, but donations are invited for the Cathedral’s Music Resources Fund
The Classic Guitar Retreat
Thursday 8 to Monday 12 July
Concerts, workshops, lessons, masterclasses, lectures and much more with Grammy Award Winner David Russell, Matthew McAllister, James Akers, Allan Neave, the Frevo Quartet and Peter Stewart.
For futher information
Please contact Matthew McAllister, Classical Guitar Retreat
www.cgretreat.com
t (+44) 0141 443 9296
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Residential places are now fully booked, with 'day trip' tickets available. Tickets are now on sale for all concerts.
Matthew McAllister and the Frevo Quartet
8pm Thursday 8 July
Festival Director Matthew McAllister opens the concert series with a recital of solo and chamber music for guitar.
As is now Classical Guitar Retreat tradition, Matthew will be joined by members of Frevo Quartet for the opening night concert.
Matthem McAllister, guitar
Aisling Agnew, flautist
Feargus Hetherington, violinist
Douglas Whates, bassist
All welcome.
Part of the Classical Guitar retreat.
Tickets £10
James Aker
Music for Theorbo, Lute, Baroque Guitar and Vihuela
8pm Friday 9 July
Leading Scottish Lutenist James Akers will perform a recital of music for four early instruments from the family of the guitar, which will sound spectacular in the Cathedral acoustic.
James will also be performing repertoire from his most recent recording 'Thesaurus Harmonicus'.
James Akers, Theorbo, Lute, Baroque Guitar and Vihuela
All welcome.
Part of the Classical Guitar retreat.
Tickets £10
Faculty Concert
3pm Saturday 10 July
Allan Neave directs and performs in the CGR Faculty Concert which features a variety of solo, duo and trio performances from the wonderful group of teachers at Classical Guitar Retreat.
The Classical Guitar Retreat Faculty Concert will be home to some very interesting collaborations interwoven with a selection of solo works performed by Allan.
All welcome.
Part of the Classical Guitar retreat.
Tickets £10
David Russell, guitar
3pm Sunday 11 July
Classical Guitar Retreat is delighted to welcome David Russell back to Scotland to give his first recital here for well over a decade.
World renowned for his superb musicianship and inspired artistry, David has earned the highest praise from audiences and critics alike.
In recognition of his great talent and international career, he was named a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Music in London in 1997 and won a prestigious Grammy Award in 2005.
David Russell, guitar
All welcome.
Part of the Classical Guitar retreat.
Tickets £15
Classical Guitar Retreat Student Concert Orchestra
8pm Sunday 11 July
It’s the turn of the students to take to the stage under the watchful gaze of Peter Stewart.
Perfomances from the Classical Guitar Retreat Guitar Orchestra, budding soloists and newly formed ensembles are all expected!
All welcome.
Part of the Classical Guitar retreat.
Free admission, but donations are invited for the Cathedral’s Music Resources Fund
Art for Absolute Beginners
Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 July
Led by Anthea Clarke
A practical course teaching some simple techniques in a relaxed, uncritical and fun environment. All materials provided.
Art for Absolute Beginners programme and booking form (600k)
For further information and to book a place on this course
Contact the College
t 01475 530353
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Residential fee £165, non-residential £50
Island Retreat
Friday 23 to Monday 26 July
Led by the Warden
Adjust your pace of life – the Daily Office, a midday Eucharist, some intellectual stimulation, time for reflection and recreation, good home cooking. Come as an individual, a couple or a small group.
Island Retreat programme and booking form (750k)
For further information and to book a place
Contact the College
t 01475 530353
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