Events
 HARTELL
GUITARS
PROUDLY PRESENTS
The Internationally acclaimed Classical Guitarist,
Amanda Cook, performing a season
of popular music from around the world.
Amanda is one of the leading Classical Guitarists
of her generation and a top international performer having appeared
in the U.S.A., South America and throughout Europe. In the U.K,
she has appeared at the South Bank and Wigmore Hall. Amanda has
broadcast on Radio having performed live and been interviewed on
BBC Radio 3 and Woman’s Hour.
Amanda has given masterclasses and taught and performed
at the Classical Guitar Festival of Great Britain at West Dean and
also at the Bath and Dundee International Guitar Festivals. She
is Patron of the Federation of Guitar Societies and has collaborated
with the Director of the Registry of Guitar Tutors in the production
of 2 CDs.
Here's what the Professionals say:
“ …Amanda’s playing is invariably
beautiful. She has the ability to bring life to music. She plays
and shares her inspiration with the listeners….”
David Russell
“ …Amanda Cook is in the top league of
the young British artists today thanks to her spontaneous and unfussy
musical approach and beautiful tone. She finds a rare balance between
a fluent technique and an irresistible sincerity of expression…”
Fabio Zanon
“ …There is something about Amanda’s
concentration and obvious musical depth that takes you with her
on an intense musical sortie…”
Classical Guitar Magazine
Sell-out for first three concerts
Reviews and Comments
"I just wanted to drop you a line to thank
you for giving me the opportunity to hear Amanda Cook play last
night. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening, the whole experience has
left me with a lovely memory and plenty of inspiration!
I felt privileged to be at such an intimate gathering
to hear a wonderful musician displaying her art and skill.
I hope the evening was judged to be a success
by all and thank you once again for including me."
D – Worcester Park
"An enchanting evening with a very balanced
programme, I particularly liked the ‘Recuerdos de L’Alhambra’;
this was the best version I’ve ever heard."
K – Hampstead
"A brief note to say how much I enjoyed the
concert- it is wonderful to hear such a combination of technique,
musicality and vibrant sound.
Even the Carcassi studies, which I have always
previously regarded as the guitarists equivalent of dental treatment
(!), were imbued with a wonderful musicality that entirely changes
your view of them- it is amazing how it is often the more simple
music that provides the best illustration of the unbelievable standard
that these top musicians achieve.
As for the Giuliani variations, all I can say
is that I am still in a state of awe….!"
M – Kingston.
"What a fantastic sound from the Maingard
Guitar - it really did fill the room, and the icing on the cake
was having wine from the country of origin to drink whilst listening.
Keep these concerts coming!"
C – Surbiton
"... Now, if you could sell Maingard guitars
that came with a guarantee that the new owner would be producing
a sound as beautiful as the one that we heard on Saturday evening
you would be assured of instant commercial success!"
M – Esher
Amanda plays on
an exclusive Marc Maingard Classical Guitar constructed
from rare Brazilian Rosewood.
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