Tom Kerstens
“Tom Kerstens is in a rather different league…he manages to make the guitar sound like a harp, a human voice or even a whole orchestra…his interpretations continue to amaze… Vivid, colourful guitar playing.” BBC Radio 3, CD Review He has released 9 highly acclaimed albums and will release a new album with his G Plus Ensemble in 2027 featuring especially commissioned music written by Léo Brouwer, Joe Cutler, Bobbie-Jane Gardner, John Metcalfe, Howard Skempton, Laura Snowden and Errollyn Wallen.
“A true poet of the guitar” Gramophone, Rodrigo CD
Programme
Wednesday 12 August th 7.30pm - 9.00pm
general admission £14 seniors £10 | under 18s free
Freya Waley-Cohen (1989-) Night Sky in a Stone (2026 IGF commission) Enrique Granados (1867-1916) La Huerfana Danza española no. 5 (Andaluza) Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) Granada Cuba (Suite Española no 1, no 4) Rumores de la Caleta (n.o 6 de Recuerdos de viaje op 71)
Isaac Albéniz (1860-1909) Mallorca, barcarola op. 202 Francisco Tárrega (1852-1909) Rosita, Alborada, Preludio no 7 (Chopin) Capricho árabe Enrique Granados (1867-1916) Danza Española no. 4 Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Lob der Tränen Die Post Ständchen (arr JK Mertz)
Tom Kerstens Tom Kerstens is a major figure in the world of the guitar, highly regarded as a versatile performer on both modern and period instruments and an influential champion of the guitar in his roles as player, recording artist and artistic director of IGF. Since 1994, Tom Kerstens has led IGF (International Guitar Foundation) as Artistic Director, bringing with him a passion for the guitar’s heritage and a genuine commitment to its future having commissioned 136 new works for guitar from many leading composers including 3 concertos. He has also created important young artist development programmes and extensive outreach projects visiting underserved schools around the UK.
There will be a 20 min interval . Refreshments can be purchased at the bar in the foyer area of Bacon Theatre nearby.
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