Cawsand Bay Guitarfest 2019

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An exciting classical guitar weekend by the sea, on the stunning Rame Peninsula, with Craig Ogden, Eden Stell Guitar Duo & Alison Smith 13th - 15th September 2019.
The Cawsand Bay Guitarfest is a new exciting weekend combining great music in an area of outstanding natural beauty which inspires creativity. The stunning location by the sea makes for a perfect break from the hustle and bustle. This is a weekend course, with concerts that are also open to the general public and can be booked separately (please see website). There will be concerts, a master class, workshops, ensemble playing, a guitar luthier's exhibition and talks, cream tea ,sea view dinners and lots of fun in a friendly environment. The Rame Peninsula is a magnificent landscape of rolling hills, sandy beaches, tidal creeks and country parks. The concerts and classes will take place in the quaint twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand (used for part of the filming of Mr Turner, a Mike Leigh Film) with it's charming narrow streets of colour washed cottages. One of the concert venues is by the rocks on the water's edge and the master class venue over hangs the sea and has a balcony for the coffee break!
This is a weekend not to be missed with a superb line up of Classic fm chart topping Craig Ogden, one of the world's finest guitarists ( Head of guitar at the Royal Northern College of Music), Mark Eden & Chris Stell (Eden Stell Duo) internationally renowned for their dynamism, innovation and breathtaking virtuosity( teaching positions at the Royal College of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire) and Alison Smith , one of the UK's most exciting and lyrical guitarists, who often leaves audiences spellbound by her sensitive playing ( teaching position University of Plymouth and previously Royal Conservatoire of Scotland).
Weekend Course Cost : £225 18yrs + a non refundable deposit of £80 required
Whats included
3 Professional Concerts
(Eden Stell Guitar Duo, Friday evening, Alison Smith Saturday after lunch, Craig Ogden Saturday eve)
Ensemble classes with Alison Smith
Workshop with Mark Eden and Chris Stell (Eden Stell Duo)
Master class with Craig Ogden
Guitar luthier exhibition and talks
Informal playing opportunities
Cream tea on arrival
Friday evening pre concert buffet dinner overlooking the sea
Saturday evening, special pre concert dinner with beautiful views overlooking Whitsand Bay at a top local restaurant, The View, which has appeared in ITV's Cornwall with Caroline Quentin and retained a Michelin Bib Gourmande for 8 years......(drinks not included)
All coffee/tea, cakes and biscuits in the breaks
Collection point if coming on public transport (email to check for details) Why not extend your stay an extra day & enjoy the area? There will be plenty on offer, please see the website for more details
What's not included
Accomodation (plenty of options, see list)
Breakfast and lunch (plenty of friendly cafes, shops, pubs)