For hundreds of years, women have played the guitar. Yet even today in classical, contemporary and popular music, they remain underrepresented as professional guitarists in commissioning, programming, in bands and in session work. Why does this underrepresentation persist, and what can actually change it?
This special split bill concert, part of IGF Guitar Circus Celebrates La Leona, features star Syrian oud player, Rihab Azar, and singer/songwriter of Welsh-Ghanaian heritage, Adjua Mensah.
IGF's Young Artist Platform (YAP) helps young musicians in the critical phase between the final stages of music education and the start of a professional career. The Platform provides much needed concert a well as a comprehensive training programme. A unique feature is the chance to work with a composer and premiere a new work commissioned especially by IGF.
