Guitar Perspectives presents world renowned concert artist, Jack Hancher, live in concert.

Described by Gramophone Magazine as a guitarist with “youthful intensity tempered by sophisticated musical intelligence”, Jack Hancher is a unique voice of the classical guitar. In 2022, he won the prestigious Gold Medal of the Royal Overseas League Competition at London’s Wigmore Hall, becoming just the third guitarist to win the award.

In 2024, Jack released his debut album "The Memory Garden" on the Deux-Elles label to critical acclaim. It was described by BBC Record Review as “clean, clear, well focused and compelling playing” and was selected by MusicWeb International amongst their Best Recordings of 2024. Jack has performed across America and Europe, including a performance with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Christian Karlsen, and has performed live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune multiple times.

2026 highlights include a first tour of Australia, a debut with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the release of Jack's second album, which will feature his arrangements of piano works by Debussy, Ravel and Satie alongside works written for guitar by Falla and José.

Jack has given Masterclasses at Conservatoires around Europe, including at the Royal College of Music, London, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff.

Jack is an Augustine Strings Artist and plays guitars made by Christopher Dean.

Program

J.S. BACH

Sarabande/Double BWV1002

Bourrée/Double BWV1002

D. HOWARD

You Don't Have To Tell Me Twice (commissioned by J. Hancher) (Australian Premiere)

M. ARNOLD

Fantasy for Guitar Op.107

I. Prelude

II. Scherzo

III. Arietta 1

IV. Fughetta

V. Arietta 2

VI. March

VII. Postlude

L. SNOWDEN

The Memory Garden (commissioned by J. Hancher)

- INTERVAL -

C. DEBUSSY

La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin *

M . DE FALLA

Homenaje a Debussy

C. DEBUSSY

Danse Bohémienne

M. RAVEL

A la Manière de Borodine *

F. MOMPOU

Cancion no.6 *

I. ALBÉNIZ

Capricho Catalan *

E. SATIE

Gymnopédie no.1*

A. JOSÉ

Sonata for Guitar

I. Allegro Moderato

II. Minuetto

III. Pavana Triste

IV. Finale

*arranged by J. HANCHER

Venue Information: This event takes place in Hanson Dyer Hall, located on the third floor of The Ian Potter Southbank Centre which is accessible via the stairs or lift. Please enter via the main entrance at 43 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006.

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