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Guitar in London: Philippe Villa and Luke Bartlett

IGF Guitar In London

Sun 16 Feb
Classical

Guitar in London: Philippe Villa and Luke Bartlett

IGF Guitar In London

Luke Bartlett

Alonso Mudarra Fantasia (que contrahaze la harpa en la manera de Luduvico)
Luys de Narvaez Cancion del Emperador (sobre ‘Mille Regretz’ de Josquin)
Andrea Balency-Béarn Profiles, for electric guitar [world premier]
Angel Lam Little Snow, Francisco Tárrega: Capricho árabe

Philippe Villa

Napoléon Coste Grande Sérénade Op. 30
Luigi Legnani 10 Caprices Op. 20
Giulio Regondi Rêverie, Notturno Op. 19
Mauro Giuliani Rossiniana No. 2 Op. 120

The IGF’s Guitar in London Series typically features one young guitarist from our Young Artist Platform and one established international player sharing a concert. This performance features the electronic and classical guitar of Luke Bartlett alongside 19th century guitar from Philippe Villa.


The concert highlights the amazing versatility of the guitar: from the dazzling virtuosity of the 19th century guitar played by Phillipe Villa to the world premiere of Profiles by Andrea Balency Bearn for electric guitar played by brilliant young talent Luke Bartlett.

This event will last approximately 70 minutes, without an interval.

Under 18s can attend this concert for free.


About Luke Bartlett:

Luke Bartlett is a classical and electric guitarist from Bristol. In 2023 he became a recipient of the prestigious Julian Bream Trust scholarship and made his London debut at King’s Place as an IGF Young Artist Platform awardee. Upon completion of his studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, he graduated with First Class Honours, receiving the Simon Clarkson Memorial Award for best all-round musicianship, the Orpheus Prize for voice & guitar and was twice winner of the John Mills Prize for solo guitar.

About Philippe Villa:

Philippe Villa is one of the most brilliant virtuosos of the 19th century guitar and a leading guitarist in France. He won a string of international guitar competitions including the Pujol, Paganini and Taranto and is described as one of the most original talents of his generation. He is a specialist in romantic music from the 19th century and was the first guitarist to perform and record on the Grobert guitar owned by Nicollo Paganini -later given to Hector Berlioz- as well as on the Lacôte guitar owned by Napoleon Coste which are held in the musical. It is preserved and on display in the Musée de la Musique in La Villette, Paris. Philippe teaches at the Conservatoire of Reims and performs and teaches all over the world, most recently at festivals and conservatoires in Valencia, LA, Istanbul, New York and Stuttgart. He plays an original Coffe-Goguette guitar from 1835.

Date:Sun 16 Feb
Start time:3pm (Doors: 2.30pm)
Venue:St Pancras Room
Price:£14.00
+ 12.5% (£6 cap) Transaction fee.
+ £1 Building levy. More info
Availability:Last few
FREE tickets for under 18s available
A limited number of free tickets are available with this show for attendees aged under 18. To book, enter U18ECHO in the promo code field visible at the top during check-out. Please note that proof of ID may be requested at the venue.

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