The Bridgewater Hall Guitar Weekend 2015

Fri 16-Sun 18 January Featuring performances by Tommy Emmanuel, The Katona Twins, BBC Philharmonic & Craig Ogden, plus a host of guitar-related activities and family fun

Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Craig Ogden’s

Guitar Weekend 2015 Hi Everyone!

Welcome to my third Guitar Weekend at The Bridgewater Hall. I am delighted to be joined for a three-day celebration of the guitar by a colourful list of collaborators and musical friends. We kick off with Tommy Emmanuel, an Australian – like me, who plays steel-string guitar with mesmerising skill and invention.

Other guests include the charismatic Katona Twins guitar duo and the BBC Philharmonic with Juanjo Mena who join me for an orchestral concert which includes two guitar concertos.

We welcome back old friends too; the fantastic Aquarelle Guitar Quartet and lap-slide guitarist and song-writer, Tom Doughty. With a host of free foyer activities, as well as a chance to participate in an ambitious Guitar Jamboree family concert, also with an Australian theme, there is something for all ages and levels of expertise. Please come along for a feast of guitar music, and please read on for a full programme listing. I hope to see you at many of these wonderful and inspiring events.

Best wishes, Craig

Guitar Marketplace During the festival luthiers James Lister and Oren Myers will display a selection of their finest wares with a chance to learn more about the art of guitar-making and to try some new instruments. Forsyth’s music shop will also have a range of music and guitar accessories for sale.

Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Friday 16 January

Tommy Emmanuel in Concert Tommy Emmanuel in Concert

Tom Doughty 5.30pm Stalls Foyer Cheshire-based lap-slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Tom Doughty entertains.

Free event

Craig Ogden special guest 7.30pm Auditorium

Preview

Tom Doughty

6.30pm Auditorium Craig Ogden interviews Australian steel-string guitarist Tommy Emmanuel about his life, career and playing the guitar.

Free to ticket holders for the evening concert

Known for his complex finger-style technique, energetic performances and the use of percussive effects, Tommy Emmanuel was named ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist’ in 2010 by readers of Guitar Player magazine. Tommy is one of Australia’s most respected musicians, and guitar players of all levels come to his shows to watch him work his magic.

His live shows are known for their humour, performance, passion and infectious joy.

Craig Ogden also provides some virtuoso fireworks, and the pair show their versatility in a striking duo collaboration. £23 | A limited number of £7 student tickets available on the day Other concessions available until 16 Dec 2014 Prices incl £2 booking fee (see back page)

Tommy Emmanuel

Project Jam Sandwich Post-concert Stalls Foyer Stick around after the concert to hear Project Jam Sandwich, five highly accomplished, award-winning musicians who all studied at the RNCM. They offer a dynamic collaboration of instruments and genres, adding an individual stamp to folk music from diverse locations to create an acoustic show which blends funk grooves sifted by Eastern European melodies, spiced with Afro-beat and Celtic reels. They sandwich genres from all over the world and make them their own.

Saturday 17 January

Guitar Lessons | The Katona Twins

11.30am-12.30pm Adults aged 16+ 12.45-1.45pm Children aged 8-16 & family groups Barbirolli Room A classical guitar lesson for absolute beginners, led by Callum Dewar. Participants will explore the instrument and learn their first few chords and rhythms, ending the lesson ready to play a specially written beginners’ part in Sunday’s Guitar Jamboree. No prior experience is required, and you needn’t even own a guitar – we’ll have adult and child sized instruments available to borrow. £5 (not available online) Please let us know when you book if you need to borrow a guitar

Building Tour 2.15pm Your chance to see behind the scenes at The Bridgewater Hall. Our knowledgeable tour guides will tell you about the history and design of Manchester’s iconic concert hall and take you on a tour to parts of the building not usually open to the public. All ages are welcome on this tour. Meet at the Information Desk in Stalls Foyer. £5 | £4 concessions

The Katona Twins

First Timers: Beginners’ Guitar Lessons

With thanks to One Education Music for the loan of guitars.

The Katona Twins guitar duo 1.00-2.00pm Auditorium Acclaimed guitarists, Peter and Zoltán Katona, effortlessly transfer from strictly classical to more popular musical genres. In this lively lunchtime recital, they perform works by Handel, de Falla and Albéniz, as well their own original compositions. £12 | £10 concessions | £7 students Prices incl £2 booking fee (see back page)

The Katona Twins Masterclass 3.00-5.00pm Barbirolli Room The Katona Twins put young guitar ensembles through their paces. Join the audience for a preview of future stars of the guitar, or to pick up tips for your own playing. £5

Saturday 17 January

BBC Philharmonic with Craig Ogden Rising Stars of the Guitar 5.15pm Stalls Foyer Dave Bainbridge and students from the RNCM entertain. Dave Bainbridge is a contemporary music specialist who uses electronics to make ear-grabbing sounds on guitar and banjo. His performance will be followed by short recitals by some of the RNCM’s most gifted guitar students, including Emma Smith, Sam Rodwell, Yvonne Bloor and Bradley Johnson.

Free event

Preview 6.30pm Auditorium Peter Davison talks to Craig Ogden about the guitar weekend and its music.

Free to ticket holders for the evening concert

Junior RNCM Classical Guitar Quartet

Juanjo Mena

7.00pm Stalls Foyer Talented young guitarists share music by Scarlatti, Houghton and others.

BBC Philharmonic

Juanjo Mena conductor Craig Ogden guitar 7.30pm Auditorium Gerhard Dances from Don Quixote Takemitsu To the edge of dream for guitar and orchestra Debussy Ibéria Rodrigo Fantasia para un gentilhombre for guitar and orchestra Ravel Rapsodie Espagnole de Falla Interlude and Dance from La Vida Breve Join Craig Ogden and the BBC Philharmonic to discover the delights of Spain with a twist!

Roberto Gerhard was a Catalan who ended his days in Cambridge, while Debussy and Ravel were both Frenchmen who idealised Spain in vivid orchestral works. Rodrigo and de Falla were true Spaniards! Rodrigo’s Fantasia was written for the great guitarist Segovia, and both composers eloquently express the wildness and aristocratic elegance of the Spanish spirit. £37 | £30 | £25.50 | £21 | £16 | £12 Concessions available Prices incl £2 booking fee (see back page)

The Aaron Wood Quintet Post-Concert Stalls Foyer Join us in the main foyer after the concert to enjoy some live jazz performed by The Aaron Wood Quintet, a swinging hard-bop band of ecletic taste, spanning the bebop of New York to the Dixieland of New Orleans.

Sunday 18 January

Music Makers | Craig’s Big Guitar Jamboree Craig’s Big Guitar Jamboree Craig Ogden conductor Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

The weekend culminates in a family-friendly concert featuring a massed guitar orchestra of players of all ages and abilities.

Music Makers 11.00am Toddlers 12.00pm Babies Barbirolli Room ‘We are the Music Makers, we are the dreamers of dreams…’ A special guitar-themed version of our popular sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers. Interact with a professional guitarist, practice strumming a ukulele, or join in with percussion instruments and musical play.

Free, but all children will need a ticket

10.00am-1.00pm Participants’ Rehearsal Auditorium Join the orchestra to play a new piece composed by Callum Dewar, with a choice of parts suitable from beginner to Grade 8.

Music will be supplied in advance. Playing alongside the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, this is a rare opportunity to perform onstage at The Bridgewater Hall.

Participants £7 2.00pm Family Concert Auditorium Enjoy a musical tale from Craig’s homeland composed by Callum Dewar which tells the Australian folktale of the Mimis, in a fun family performance involving rhythm, storytelling, didgeridoo and a stage full of guitars!

Concert £7 | Family ticket £24 (up to 5 people including at least 1 child; not available online) Prices incl £2 booking fee (see back page)

Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

Meet the Artists From 3.00pm Stalls Foyer After the concert, all the performers, including Craig Ogden, will mingle in the main foyer to give the audience and jamboree participants a chance to meet and greet them informally.

The Berkshire Youth Guitar Orchestra provides entertainment.

Guitar Weekend

Family Activities Family Activities

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Your whole family is welcome at Craig Ogden’s Guitar Weekend. Visit Bridgewater for All’s family friendly Discovery Zone on Choir Circle Foyer from 12.00-5.00pm on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January.

Everyone is welcome at a range of free foyer performances – stay for ten minutes or two hours, listen over lunch in the café or find a space in the foyers to dance along.

Play Babies and toddlers are invited to a special guitar-themed Music Makers session on Sunday morning, where they can meet and play along with a live guitarist.

Older children can make a cardboard guitar to take home, or try out a real instrument with help from our Discovery Zone team.

Children aged 8+ – and their parents – can join the First Timers beginners’ guitar lessons on Saturday morning, then come back on Sunday to perform onstage in the Big Guitar Jamboree!

The Katona Twins concert on Saturday lasts just one hour, providing a great opportunity for older children to experience a professional concert in our magnificent auditorium. Finally, Sunday’s Big Guitar Jamboree tells the Australian folktale of the Mimis, in a fun family performance involving rhythm, storytelling, didgeridoo and a stage full of guitars!

Look Join a building tour on Saturday to learn how the Hall was built for music, from the weird shape of the auditorium to the gigantic springs beneath the floor. Follow The Bridgewater Hall Treasure Trail to learn about the public art you can find in and around the building, or explore the story of the Mimis in our Discovery Zone.

Discover If you’re spending the day or weekend with us, you could gain a certificate to prove that you’re a true Arts Explorer! Visit the Discovery Zone to pick up a logbook, then make music, draw pictures or scribble stories as you explore The Bridgewater Hall over this wonderful weekend! £5 per child – no need to book

Booking Info Box Office opening hours* Monday to Saturday 10.00am – 6.00pm (8.00pm on concert nights) Sunday (concert nights only) 12.00 noon – 8.00pm Closed on non-concert Sundays *As at November 2014. Please note there will be changes to opening times over the Christmas period.

Mastercard, Visa, Maestro and Delta all welcome.

A booking fee of £2 per ticket applies to telephone and online transactions. Tickets bought in person at the Box Office using a debit card or credit card are subject to a 2% booking fee. No fee applies to tickets bought in person and paid for by cash or cheque, or to free ticketed events.

Box Office: 0161 907 9000 www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Getting to the Hall The Hall is in the centre of Manchester, easily accessible by public transport and by road.

The nearest car parks are Park Avenue, NCP Manchester Central, NCP Great Northern or NCP Oxford Street. You can book Park Avenue parking when you buy your concert tickets.

The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS

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