We’re bringing an outstanding duo - guitarist Ian Watt and lutenist and singer, Kristiina Watt - for a special musical celebration of Spanish music, old and new
to Lady St Mary Church in Wareham
Saturday 21st November • Doors open 6:30 PM • Concert starts 7:30 PM.
Join Kristiina Watt and Ian Watt for a journey through Spain’s musical history, charting a ‘juxtaposition of Spain Old and New’. Discover the rare sounds of the vihuela (a 15th-century plucked instrument) alongside classical Spanish guitar and medieval-inspired contemporary works by Steve Goss. To close, both musicians join forces for a stunning finale of Seguidillas by Sor, Rodrigo, and Marín, featuring Kristiina on vocals. Taking place in the beautiful Priory Church of Lady St Mary in Wareham, on the 21st November.
Ian Watt
Described by Classical Guitar Magazine as ‘a guitarist of outstanding skill and originality’, Ian Watt (b. 1991, Aberdeen) has appeared throughout Europe, the Americas and East Asia. Having first come to international attention by winning 2nd prize at the highly prestigious ‘Parkening International Guitar Competition’ (USA) in 2009, where he was hailed by Soundboard magazine as an ’18-year-old phenom’, he subsequently took 1st (along with the audience and junior jury prizes) at the 2011 Heinsberg International Guitar Competition, where he attracted the attention and respect of many of Europe’s leading guitar soloists.
Noted for his ‘exceptional range of timbre’ (BBC Music Magazine), Watt’s playing has been further described as ‘dazzlingly virtuosic’ and ‘astoundingly atmospheric’ (The Herald). He has released three solo albums for Nimbus Alliance, including a 2013 recording of Britten’s ‘Nocturnal’ which was described by BBC Music Magazine as ‘sublime’.
Kristiina Watt
Estonian lutenist and singer Kristiina Watt has performed with leading groups in the historical performance scene and beyond such as the Academy of Ancient Music, Aurora Orchestra, The English Concert, Gabrieli Consort & Players, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Scottish Ensemble. Kristiina regularly plays for vocal consorts such as The Marian Consort, Musica Secreta and Vache Baroque. Her performance on The Marian Consort’s latest CD ‘Una Poesia Muta’ was reviewed as ‘flawless’ by Gramophone Magazine.
As a singer Kristiina specialises in early song, in particular self-accompanied performance. Recent highlights include a solo performance at the Oxford International Song Festival and a concert of Italian 16th century music for virtuoso sopranos with her ensemble The Portrait Players and Dame Emma Kirkby at Barts Great Hall, London. This summer she is performing a solo recital at Haapsalu Early Music Festival focusing on John Dowland’s travels to Italy.
Seating & info
Area A tickets are for the front area of the Church, and represent the section of the church with the best view of the stage.
Area B tickets include the front side isle seats, and middle section of the church.
Area C tickets purchasers can only sit in the back section of the church.
