The second of two special evenings of performances, with Sungbin Cho, the brilliant winner of London International Guitar Competition 2021, and the extraordinary Ana Vidovic, winner of numerous international prizes.

7.00pm – 7.45pm Sungbin Cho

Please note that Sungbin Cho’s performance is an individual event for which tickets must be purchased separately. A free ticket is available to bookers of this event (The Big Night of the Guitar 2). Simply add tickets for both events to your basket and the first event with Sungbin will be discounted as complimentary.

Graduating with a BMus from the Korea National University of Arts, Sungbin Cho subsequently served in the Republic of Korea Air Force where he completed his two-year military service before entering the Royal Academy of Music to undertake an MA in Performance, with Michael Lewin. He is the first Korean national to play classical guitar at the RAM.

Programme:

Federico Moreno Torroba (1891-1982)
Sonatina
I. Allegretto
II. Andante
III. Allegro

Hanz Werner Henze (1926-2012)
Drei Tentos
I. Du Schönes Bächlein
II. Es findet das Aug’ oft (Allegro Rubato
III. Sohn Laios (Lento)

Litha Efthymiou (b.1982)
A Light Went Out 
[IGF La Leona Commission 2021]

Stephen Dodgson (1924-2013)
Partita no.1 for guitar
I. Allegretto con moto
II. Molto Vivace
III. Adagio
IV. Allegro

Enrique Granados (1867-1916)
From ’12 Danzas Espanolas’
No.4 Villanesca
No.3 Fandango

8.30pm – 9.30pm Ana Vidovic

Ana Vidovic, an extraordinary talent with formidable gifts has taken her place amongst the elite musicians of the world today. She is known for her beautiful tone, precise technique, well-defined phrasing and thoughtful artistry and musicianship.

Programme:

J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750)
Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007
(Transcribed by Valter Despalj)
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Menuett 1 and 2
Gigue

J.S. Bach (1685 – 1750)
Violin Sonata No. 1, BWV 1001
(arr. by Manuel Barrueco)
Adagio
Fuga
Siciliana
Presto

Domenico Scarlatti (1685 – 1757)
Sonata in E major, K. 380, L. 23
Sonata in A major, K. 322, L. 483
Sonata in D minor K.1, L. 366

Mauro Giuliani (1781 – 1829)
Grande Ouverture, Op. 61 (8:30)

Ana is also a patient and inspiring teacher, and she will be teaching masterclasses on Sunday 23 October as part of the London Guitar Festival at Kings Place. To enroll as either a player or an observer, visit IGF’s booking page or ask a question: info@igf.org.uk

Book tickets for both Big Night of the Guitar evening events at once and get the first event for free.