Worcester Classical Guitar Society
The Guitar Society promotes ensemble playing for guitarists of all ages and abilities. We have a Guitar Orchestra, a Youth Guitar Orchestra (WYGO) and the long-standing Worcester Guitar Quartet. We also encourage other ensembles and solo playing.
New members are very welcome - just follow the rehearsals link below and join us at St. George's
Read on for all the news on artists, concerts and other random ramblings that may be of interest.
We also have some guitar music videos for you to enjoy.
Saturday October 4th
7:30 pm
Letters from Paris
Alexandra Whittingham
In her new recording for Decca, Alexandra brings us some well known and some lesser known pieces in solo guitar, ensembles and guitar duet. She tries to expand the classical guitar repertoire, so you are unlikely to find these tracks on any other of your classical guitar recordings. The familiar might include pieces by Charles Aznavour and Edith Piaf for example.
We have music for guitar and string ensemble, guitar and cello, guitar and saxophone. The guitar duets are with Stephanie Jones and are particularly striking performances.
Letters from Paris - a flavour of France then, but letters, not postcards and well worth taking the time to peruse and soak up the sounds and those flavours of France.
The music is available on CD and digital download - link to Presto Music website below. Also available on the major streaming platforms.
Presto Music Website HERE
Barbourne
April 25th 2026
Amanda Cook
St. George’s Church Hall
Friday April 25th 7:30 pm
We are pleased to announce that Amanda Cook will be a guest of Worcester Classical Guitar Society this April when she will be playing at St. George’s Church Hall in Barbourne, Worcester. We are thrilled to have Amanda as our guest and are looking forward to her recital. The event is of course open to the public - tickets will be £15 on the door. Please come along and enjoy this opportunity to hear this world class guitarist in action.
Dubbed “The guitar queen with a silken touch” by The Independent newspaper, Amanda has appeared as a soloist in the USA, South America and throughout Europe. In the UK venues include the South Bank, Wigmore Hall, St George’s Bristol, King’s Place & The Sage Gateshead. Her highly acclaimed performances are always noted for their sensitive musicality, fluid technique, and ability to draw the audience in to her world.
The recital will start at 7:30 pm and the doors will be open from 7:00 pm.
In the meantime, to get a flavour of Amanda’s skills, follow the link below to hear her play an arrangement of Lullaby of Birdland.
Watch Amanda Cook HERE
Roberto Gonzáles-Monjas
Music Director
Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra
With Guitarist Thibaut Garcia
Thibaut Garcia again!
This time the Franco-Spanish guitarist will be highlighting his Spanish heritage in this evening of music with the Spanish Galicia Symphony Orchestra (Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia), led by Music Director Roberton Gonzáles-Monjas. The programme includes dances from de Falla’s Three Cornered Hat, Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, Turina’s Sonfonia Sevillana and the world famous Concerto de Aranjuez, by Rodrigo.
An evening of dances, folk melodies and orchestral depictions of the architecture and culture of Spain. Classical guitarists will know the Rodrigo Concerto well and will certainly appreciate this performance by the Orchestra and the gifted guitarist Thibaut Garcia.
The performance is at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Aprill 11th 2026. Please follow the link below for further details and tickets.
Tickets Available HERE
Birmingham
March 31st
Katona Twins
Birmingham Old Rep
The Katona Twins will be embarking upon a UK Tour towards the end of March and will be performing at Birmingham’s Old Rep Theatre on Tuesday March 31st.
The critically acclaimed duo has given recitals in the major concert venues throughout the world including performances at the Carnegie Hall, the Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, the Konzerthaus in Vienna, the Suntory Hall in Tokyo,and the Philharmonie in Cologne.
In 2009, as the soloists of the "Night of the Proms" they performed live to half a million people in arenas across Europe.
This tour will be inspired by their recent “Alhambra Inspirations “ CD and will treat us to an evening of Spanish music from the likes of Tarrega, Albeniz, Granados etc. The Twins always give an engaging performance and have incredible coordination in their ensemble playing.
Tickets from EventBrite HERE
The Courtyard, Hereford
April 22nd
Orchestra of The Swan
with Craig Ogden
"Baroque elegance collides with Latin fire in this electrifying concert from the acclaimed Orchestra of the Swan.”
In a late change to programming, guitarist Craig Ogden will be appearing with the Orchestra of the Swan at Hereford’s Courtyard Theatre on April 22nd, starting at 7:30 pm.
Directed by David Le Page, the Orchestra of the Swan will be joined by internationally renowned Australian guitarist and Classic FM favourite Craig Ogden for a programme that dances between two musical worlds.
Glorious Baroque masterpieces meet the sultry rhythms and smoky passion of Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires – a work of dazzling flair and irresistible energy.
From sparkling virtuosity to the pulse of the tango, Fandango! is a celebration of brilliance, drama and sheer musical exhilaration.
Vivaldi – Concerto for two violins in A minor
Piazzolla – Libertango
Corelli – Concerto Grosso
Vivaldi – Guitar Concerto in D
Boccherini – Fandango
Piazzolla – Four Seasons
Book Tickets HERE
Bromsgrove Artrix
Friday April 21st
Remi Harris Hot Club Trio
Gypsy Jazz
Remi Harris will be bringing his Hot Club Trio to Bromsgrove’s Artrix Theatre on Friday April 21st Joining Remi will be double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt.
The inspiration for the music and style is of course Django Reinhardt’s Quintet du Hot Club de France and the trio will be treating the audience to an evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Music from Django and Stephane Grapelli of course but also inspiration from Remi’s other influences such as Peter Green, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix and Joe Pass.
Remi’s recent “Man of The World” concert i n Huntingdon Hall was a sell-out and the playing extraordinary. There is another chance to see that line up in action too, as the Blues Rock Roadshow tours in June visiting Worcester’s Marrs Bar among other venues.
Hot Club Artrix Tickets HERE
Blues Rock Roadshow HERE
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