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Aquarelle Guitar Quartet

Michael Baker, Vasilis Bessas, James Jervis, Rory Russell

4th May 2013 - 7:30 pm - Alwinton Church Summer Concerts
Alwinton Church, Northumberland - Map

2.00pm Workshop (please register in advance) 
7:30pm Concert:

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. W. Kanengiser
  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Quiccan – Andrew York
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska -  M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. Rory Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • The Swan  LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. Mike Baker
  • Hasta Alicia Baila - Eduardo Martin

19th April 2013 - 7:30 pm - Phyllis Court Club
Marlow Road, Henley on Thames - Map

Private event for club members

  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Grand Solo - Ferando Sor, arr. Sergio Assad
  • Folias - Ian Krouse
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. Rory Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • The Swan LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. Mike Baker
  • Quiccan – Andrew York

18th April 2013 - 1:10 pm - Manchester Mid-Day Concerts
The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester - Map

  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Folias - Ian Krouse

20th January 2013 - 11:45 am - The Bridgewater Hall

Craig Ogden’s Big Guitar Jam, as part of Bridgewater Hall's Classical Guitar Weekend.
 
Rehearsal 10.00-11.30am in the Auditorium.

Whether you can strum a few simple chords, or you’re a guitar virtuoso, everyone is welcome to play onstage with Craig Ogden and the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet. A huge guitar ensemble will work on a new piece by Callum Dewar. Audience members can enjoy the final performance of the new piece, hear the winners of The Bridgewater Hall’s Writing About Music competition and enjoy a short recital by the Aquarelle Quartet in a resounding celebration of the guitar and its players

Full details here

1st November 2012 - 7:30 pm - Leeds College of Music
The Venue, 3 Quarry Hill - Map

  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. Rory Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Folias - Ian Krouse
  • Interval
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska -  M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall, arr. Mike Baker
  • The Swan  LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. Mike Baker
  • Salt of the Earth - Andy Scott
  • Quiccan – Andrew York
  • Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt, arr. Mike Baker

18th October 2012 - 7:00 pm - Harrogate International Festival
Rudding Park, Follifoot, Harrogate - Map

Private concert and reception

14th October 2012 - 8:00 pm - Aarhus Guitar Festival
Helsingør Theatre, Arhus, Denmark

  • Quiccan – Andrew York
  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Folias - Ian Krouse
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. Rory Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall, arr. Mike Baker
  • Palhaco - Egberto Gismonti, arr. James Jervis
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt, arr. Mike Baker

2nd October 2012 - Guitar Gems International Festival
Netanya, Israel
27th September 2012 - Ards International Guitar Festival
Ards Arts Centre, Town Hall, Conway Sq., Newtownards, County Down, N - Map

  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. Rory Russell
  • Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt, arr. Mike Baker
  • The Swan  LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. Mike Baker
  • Folias - Ian Krouse

26th September 2012 - 1:00 pm - University of Salford
Peel Hall, University of Salford, the Crescent, Salford - Map

  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. Rory Russell
  • Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt, arr. M. Baker
  • Salt of the Earth - Andy Scott
  • Quiccan – Andrew York
  • Folias - Ian Krouse

24th September 2012 - 7:45pm - Luton Music Club
Library Theatre, Central Library, St. George\'s Sq, Luton - Map

  • Quiccan – Andrew York
  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Folias - Ian Krouse
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. V. Bessas
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. M. Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. R. Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. V. Bessas
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall, arr. M. Baker
  • The Swan LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. M. Baker
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt, arr. M. Baker

23rd September 2012 - 3:00 pm - Hexham Abbey Festival
Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street - Map

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. W. Kanengiser
  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. M. Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. R. Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. V. Bessas
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska -  M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. V. Bessas
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall, arr. M. Baker
  • The Swan  LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. M. Baker
  • Salt of the Earth - Andy Scott
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Quiccan – Andrew York

17th September 2012 - 8:00 pm - Abbotsholme Arts Society
Abbotsholme School Chapel, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire - Map

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. W. Kanengiser
  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. Rory Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall, arr. Mike Baker
  • The Swan LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. Mike Baker
  • Salt of the Earth - Andy Scott
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Quiccan – Andrew York

11th August 2012 - Private performance - Liverpool

 

20th July 2012 - 8:00 PM - Theatr Brycheiniog
Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys, Wales - Map

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. W. Kanengiser
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall, arr. M.Baker
  • Hasta Alicia Baila - Eduardo Martin
  • Quiccan – Andrew York
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. V.Bessas
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. Rory Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Minor Swing - Django Reinhart (from Chocolat), arr. Mike Baker
  • The Swan LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. Mike Baker
  • Salt of the Earth - Andy Scott

9th July 2012 - 3:00 pm - Lichfield Festival
St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Road, Lichfield - Map

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov, arr. W. Kanengiser
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall, arr. M. Baker
  • Hasta Alicia Baila - Eduardo Martin
  • Quiccan – Andrew York
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska -  M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski, arr. V. Bessas
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal, arr. M. Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov, arr. R. Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries), arr. V. Bessas
  • Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt, arr. M. Baker
  • The Swan  LK243 - Catriona McKay, arr. M. Baker
  • Salt of the Earth - Andy Scott

6th July 2012 - 12:30 pm - The Bridgewater Hall
A little Bite Music, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester - Map

with Louise Thomson, Harp

  • Nocturne - M. Glinka
  • Maracatu - Egberto Gismonti - trans. James Jervis
  • Rhapsodie- M. Grandjany
  • Danses Sacrée et Profane - arr. Mike Baker
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal - arr. Mike Baker
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov - arr. Rory Russell
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (from Motorcycle Diaries) - arr. Vasilis Bessas
  • Minor Swing – Django Reinhardt- arr. M. Baker

25th June 2012 - 7:30pm - Royal Northern College of Music
Opera Theatre, - Map

The launch of ‘Final Cut’ - a new CD of celebrated film theme tunes recorded by the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet - will be an exciting opportunity to see Manchester’s own internationally renowned chamber group performing tracks from their third CD with Chandos Records.

Flyer

Final Cut

Tickets

24th June 2012 - 11:00 am - Blackheath Concert Halls
Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road - Map

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. W. Kanengiser)
  • Themes from Frida - Elliot Goldenthal (arr. Mike Baker)
  • Il Postino - Luis Bacalov (arr. Rory Russell)
  • De Usuahia a la Quiaca - Gustavo Santaolalla (arr. Vasilis Bessas)
  • Ajde Dali Znaes Pametis Milice/Pajduska -  M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski (arr. V.Bessas)
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • The Swan  LK243 - Catriona McKay (arr. Mike Baker)
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Quiccan – Andrew York

21st June 2012 - BBC Radio 3 "In Tune"

Details of the timing will follow shortly

17th March 2012 - 4:00 pm - Royal Northern College of Music
RNCM Strings Weekend, 124 Oxford Rd, Manchester - Map

The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet give a masterclass as part of RNCM Strings Weekend

14th October 2011 - 7:30pm - Melling Tithebarn Arts Association
Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, Melling, Merseyside - Map

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. W. Kanengiser)
  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz
  • Hasta Alicia Baila - Eduardo Martin
  • Do you Remember, Milica / Baidushka - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski (arr. V.Bessas)
  • Lento, from Three Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Folias - Ian Krouse

6th October 2011 - 7:30 pm - Tashmina Artists Presents
St. Gabriel's, Warwick Square, Pimlico, nr Victoria, London - Map

  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Capriccio Espagnol  -  N. Rimsky-Korsakov      (arr. W. Kanengiser)
  • Hasta Alicia Baila - Eduardo Martin
  • Do you Remember, Milica / Baidushka - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski (arr. V.Bessas)
  • Welsh Dance – Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • Dancas Nativas– Clarice Assad (Commissioned by the AGQ)
  • Uarekena - Sérgio Assad
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Quiccan – Andrew York

Tickets

Flyer

5th October 2011 - 1:00pm - Liverpool University School of Music
Leggate Theatre, Victoria Gallery & Museum, Ashton Street, University of Liverpool - Map

  • La Vega - Isaac Albeniz, arr. David Roe
  • Lento, from 3 Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • Folias - Ian Krouse

19th September 2011 - 7:30pm - Rye Arts Festival
Playden Church, Playden Lane, Playden, East Sussex - Map

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. W. Kanengiser)
  • Folias - Ian Krouse
  • Do you remember, Milica / Baidushka - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski (arr. V.Bessas)
  • Dancas Nativas - Clarice Assad (commissioned by the AGQ)
  • Welsh Dance - Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • Stairs - David Pritchard
  • Hasta Alicia Baila - Eduardo Martin

15th September 2011 - 1:00 pm - St. John's, Smith Square
St. John's, Smith Square, Westminster, London - Map

  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. W. Kanengiser)
  • Do you Remember, Milica/Baidushka - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski (arr. V.Bessas)
  • The Swan LK243 - Catriona McKay 
  • Uarekena - Sérgio Assad
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Quiccan – Andrew York

14th September 2011 - 6:00pm - BBC Radio 3 "In Tune"

Live performances and conversation with Sean Rafferty

  • from Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. W. Kanengiser)"
  • Lento, from 3 Welsh Dances – Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • Stairs – David Pritchard

16th July 2011 - 8:00pm - Harrogate International Festival
St Wilfrid’s Church, Duchy Road, Harrogate - Map

Aquarelle Guitar Quartet and Friends

The Aquarelle Guitar Quartet return to the stage at Harrogate with their guests:

  • Craig Ogden, Guitar
  • Andy Scott, Saxophone
  • Dave Hassell, Percussion
  • Sally Johnson, Soprano
  • Louise Thompson, Harp

9th July 2011 - 8:00pm - Harrogate International Festival
Wesley Chapel, Oxford Street, Harrogate - Map

  • Introduction & Fandango - Luigi Boccherini (arr. Jeremy Sparks)
  • Concerto Brandebourgeois no. 6, BWV.1051 – J.S.Bach (arr. J.F.Smith)
  • Folias - Ian Krouse
  • Tadic & Stefanovski Do you Remember, M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski (arr. V.Bessas)
  • Assad Dancas Nativas– Clarice Assad (Commissioned by the AGQ)
  • Welsh Dance – Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • Stairs – David Pritchard
  • Quiccan – Andrew York

9th July 2011 - 2:00pm - Harrogate International Festival
St Wilfrid’s Church, Duchy Road, Harrogate - Map

Aquarelle Masterclass

8th July 2011 - 7:30pm - Bishop Auckland Music Society
The Throne Room, Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham - Map

  • Introduction & Fandango - Luigi Boccherini (arr. Jeremy Sparks)
  • Concerto Brandebourgeois No 6 BWV.1051 – J.S.Bach (arr. J.F.Smith)
  • Folias – Ian Krouse
  • Do you remember, Milica / Baidushka - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski (arr. V.Bessas)
  • Dancas Nativas – Clarice Assad (Commissioned by the AGQ)
  • Welsh Dance – Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • Stairs – David Prichard
  • La Muerte del Angel – Astor Piazzolla (arr. M.Baker)
  • Quiccan – Andrew York

25th June 2011 - 7:30pm - Wymondham Music Festival
Wymondham Abbey, Church Street, Wymondham, Norfolk - Map

  • Introduction & Fandango - Luigi Boccherini (arr. Jeremy Sparks)
  • Capriccio Espagnol - N. Rimsky-Korsakov (arr. W. Kanengiser)
  • Folias - Ian Krouse
  • Do you remember, Milica / Baidushka - M.Tadic & V.Stefanovski (arr. V.Bessas)
  • La Muerte del Angel - Astor Piazzolla (arr. M. Baker)
  • The Swan LK243 - Catriona McKay (arr. M.Baker)
  • Malaguena Salerosda - Traditional (arr. Rory Russell)
  • Welsh Dance - Dalwyn Henshall (arr. M.Baker)
  • Hasta Alicia Baila – Eduardo Martin

 Further details

18th June 2011 - 7:00 pm - Coverwood Concerts
Coverwood Lakes & Gardens, Cranleigh, Surrey - Map

Soprano, Kathryn Harries, will be joined by the internationally acclaimed Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, two exceptional young singers, Justine Gringyte and Oliver Dunn who have just finished their training at The National Opera Studio, together with Oliver Cave, an amazing young violinist from the Yehudi Menuhin School in Cobham, and Angela Livingstone, piano.

11th June 2011 - 6:00pm - Brancaster Midsummer Music
All Saints’ Church, Thornham - Map

  • Rimsky-Korsakov  Capriccio Espagnol
  • Bach  Brandenberg Concerto No. 6
  • Piazzolla  La Muerte del Angel
  • M.Tadic/V.Stefanovski Do you Remember, Milica/Baidushka
  • Ian Krouse Folias
  • C. McKay The Swan
  • Edward Martin Hasta Alicia Baila

7th May 2011 - 7:30pm - Cirencester College
The Sundial Theatre at Cirencester College, Gloucestershire - Map

 

Aquarelle Guitar Quartet, with the Corinium Players Guitar Ensemble, directed by Sandra Dukes

22nd April 2011 - 7:30pm - Hay Music, Hay-On-Wye
Richard Booth’s Bookshop, Hereford - Map