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Classical Guitar by Candlelight
Experience an enchanting evening of classical guitar music in the gentle glow of candlelight, set within the breathtaking surroundings of St Mary Le Strand—a baroque jewel in the heart of London. This intimate venue offers the perfect setting for a recital of warmth, refinement, and lyrical beauty.
Performed by acclaimed guitarist Amanda Cook, this evocative programme showcases some of the most beloved and virtuosic works in the classical guitar repertoire. From the romantic charm of Tárrega’s Capricho Árabe and Recuerdos de la Alhambra to the rich textures of Villa-Lobos’ Five Preludes, each piece explores the guitar’s expressive power and emotional depth. The evening also features the atmospheric Castillos de España by Torroba, and the lyrical elegance of José Broca’s Fantasia.
Featuring
Amanda Cook (guitar)
Programme
Francisco Tárrega – Capricho Árabe
Francisco Tárrega – Recuerdos de la Alhambra
José Broca – Fantasia
Federico Moreno Torroba – Castillos de España
Heitor Villa-Lobos – Five Preludes
Performed by acclaimed guitarist Amanda Cook, this evocative programme showcases some of the most beloved and virtuosic works in the classical guitar repertoire. From the romantic charm of Tárrega’s Capricho Árabe and Recuerdos de la Alhambra to the rich textures of Villa-Lobos’ Five Preludes, each piece explores the guitar’s expressive power and emotional depth. The evening also features the atmospheric Castillos de España by Torroba, and the lyrical elegance of José Broca’s Fantasia.
Featuring
Amanda Cook (guitar)
Programme
Francisco Tárrega – Capricho Árabe
Francisco Tárrega – Recuerdos de la Alhambra
José Broca – Fantasia
Federico Moreno Torroba – Castillos de España
Heitor Villa-Lobos – Five Preludes
Friday 20 February
St Mary Le Strand Church, London WC2R 1ES
£10, £20, £30 Friday 20th February 2026, 8:00PM - 9:00PM
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