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Big Guitar Weekend

Big Guitar Weekend 2009

This year sees the expansion from our last 'guitarathon' with more concerts and guest artists, an intensive course and a series of all-new late night 'chill out sessions'.

We are delighted to welcome extraordinary artists from the UK, China, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy and the USA, including international star Pavel Steidl and a first visit from chinese guru Xu Bao.

This is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, so please read on to discover more and we look forward to welcoming you to Scotland's leading guitar extravaganza this winter!

Allan Neave & Peter Argondizza
Artistic Directors of BGW 2009

PS Look out for concerts featuring the music of Heitor Villa Lobos & Francisco Tarrega, these are part of the RSAMD’s celebrations of their respective centenaries.

 

 

News

Master Classes and Lessons at the BGW 2009

2009-09-28 15:19
The response to the BGW 2009 has been fantastic and we are pleased that so many participants have already enrolled. Please note that the format and times of master classes, ensemble rehearsals and lessons will be posted soon.  

The Guitar Music of Villa-Lobos: Challenging Common Assumptions Regarding Idiomatic Fingerings, Shapes and Gestures as used in Selected Preludes and Etudes

2009-08-23 23:55
 Co-artistic director, Dr Peter Argondizza (DMA, Yale University) continues his annual BGW lecture series with an lecture demonstration exploring  the idiomatic "guitaristic" gestures used by Villa-Lobos in the  Etudes and Preludes. The lecture will focus on several key works,...
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