A sensitive and inspiring musician
Claire's musicality and knowledge of 19th century repertoire is a real tour de force. Her playing is divine, colourful, and beautifully phrased with nuanced delicacy.
Claire Angel Bonner – Footsteps through Time
Holy Trinity Launceston
Launceston TAS, Australia
Description
You are invited to a special solo recital by internationally acclaimed 19th-century guitar specialist Claire Angel Bonner.
Originally from Lutruwita/Tasmania and now based in Italy, Claire has earned international recognition for her captivating performances and deep expertise in the guitar music of the Classical and Romantic eras. Performing on an authentic 1870s Viennese Franz Charwath guitar, she will present a program of masterpieces by Sor, Giuliani, Regondi, Mertz and Coste, showcasing the expressive beauty and rich colours of the 19th-century guitar.
In the nineteenth century, the guitar was often described as an orchestra in miniature. Through imaginative writing and performance, composers such as Sor and Giuliani evoked the colours and textures of entire orchestral sections, from singing operatic melodies to the sounds of winds, brass and strings. Claire’s performances reveal this remarkable sound world, bringing to life the artistry and imagination that made the guitar one of the most beloved instruments of the Romantic era.
The evening includes a short interval and light refreshments.
Testimonials
Incredibly inspiring
Claire captivated her Edinburgh audience with an inventive and deeply musical recital, showcasing the expressive power of the guitar in its most authentic form. She brought the music vividly to life.
Pure talent
Mesmerising style
Her music style is almost too mesmerising to behold.
Utterly captivating
Each and every note is carefully crafted and executed in such a way that the music doesn't so much reach out to the audience as it does draw them in. A rare quality indeed.
An artist of passion and conviction
Claire Angel Bonner wears her heart on her sleeve and it is impossible to escape the passion and conviction of her practice as an artist.
Up close and expressive
Classical repertoire as it was meant to be - up close, expressive, and shared with a warm, engaged audience.
A performance to experience and savour
Claire is a high-level interpreter of this music. She provided an immersive day of 19th century guitar artistry, including a brilliant solo recital of variety and depth.
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