Bach to Britten to Reich - Music For Guitar
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Fantasia in A - David Kellner
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Fantasia in D Minor - David Kellner
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Violin Sonata No 1 in G minor BWV 1001 - Johann Sebastian Bach
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Introduction, Theme and Variations - Fernando Sor
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Nocturnal after John Dowland Op 70 - Benjamin Britten
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Electric Counterpoint - Steve Reich
Born in York, Francesco studied at the City of Leeds College of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music with tutors Graham Wade and Gordon Crosskey. Whilst at Leeds he was twice awarded the College Guitar Prize as well as the Principal's Prize for Outstanding Performance. He gave his professional debut at the Wirral Guitar Festival whilst still a student at the Royal Northern. Whilst at the Royal Northern Francesco participated in several masterclasses with visting professor John Williams. After leaving college Francesco studied with Vladimir Mikulka and Carlos Bonell and received a British Reserve Scholarship to study with Roberto Aussell and the lutenist Nigel North. Francesco's playing has been heard at some of Britain's leading music festivals including the Bath International Guitar Festival, Wirral International Guitar Festival and Leeds International Concert Season. In addition Francesco has a wide experience of the broadcast media, having played recitals for Classic FM, Granada TV, Yorkshire TV and LWT. His playing has also been heard in collaboration with the film makers of Onedotzero.
Francesco's repertoire reflects the rich diversity of the guitar's heritage and covers the renaissance works of John Dowland, the lute suites of J S Bach, the 19th century showpieces of Sor and Guiliani, the Spanish repertory of Albeniz, De Falla and Rodrigo, through to the evocative rhythms of Latin America and the cutting edge of contemporary music.
Played with the dabbing watercolour tones of a truly sensitive musician - Classical Guitar Magazine.
An artist fully at ease with himself and his instrument, and producing an exciting dynamic range - Yorkshire Post.
A performer of style and precision. - Classical Guitar Magazine.
A most assured and musical musician...Francesco was supremely confident of his technical abilities and musicality alike. - Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
Repertoire to challenge the form and concept of new music...share it with him. - Classical Guitar Magazine.
Francesco's repertoire reflects the rich diversity of the guitar's heritage and covers the renaissance works of John Dowland, the lute suites of J S Bach, the 19th century showpieces of Sor and Guiliani, the Spanish repertory of Albeniz, De Falla and Rodrigo, through to the evocative rhythms of Latin America and the cutting edge of contemporary music.
Played with the dabbing watercolour tones of a truly sensitive musician - Classical Guitar Magazine.
An artist fully at ease with himself and his instrument, and producing an exciting dynamic range - Yorkshire Post.
A performer of style and precision. - Classical Guitar Magazine.
A most assured and musical musician...Francesco was supremely confident of his technical abilities and musicality alike. - Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
Repertoire to challenge the form and concept of new music...share it with him. - Classical Guitar Magazine.
Venue
St Mary's Old Church
Stoke Newington Church Street
London
London
N16 9ES
England
Weblinks
Promoter’s webpage for this concertFrancesco Mariani
St Mary's Old Church
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