Samrat Majumder – Guitar
A prolific prize winner, Samrat has won the first prizes at Concours International de Guitare d’Antony (inc. Audience prize) in 2025 and at Deutscher Guitarrenpreis, the International martinez Guitar Competition Iserlohn and LIGITA International Guitar Competition in Lichtenstein in 2024. He was also the recipient of the Prix Savarez for the best interpretation of music by Johann Sebastian Bach as well as the second overall prize at the Koblenz International Guitar Competition in Germany in the same year. During his time at the RCS, Samrat was awarded the “Governors Recital Prize” for Strings in 2020.
PROGRAMME:
LUIS DE NARVÁEZ (1490 – 1547)
La Canción del Emperador
ALONSO MUDARRA (1510 – 1580)
Fantasia X
FERNANDO SOR (1778 – 1839)
Grand Solo (Op. 14)
ENRIQUE GRANADOS (1867 – 1916)
Valses Poéticos
MANUEL DE FALLA (1876 – 1946)
Homenaje Por Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy
ANTONIO JOSÉ (1902-1936)
Sonata para Guitarra
Allegro Moderato | Minueto | Pavana Triste | Final
This programme profiles many established and well renowned musicians along with supporting emerging artists from across Wales, the UK and Europe. These short 1hr recitals will take place in the city centre at Eglwys Dewi Sant Church, St Andrews Crescent on the first Tuesday of every month. They are accessible, relaxing, informal and a perfect introduction for anyone new to the classical music scene or for those who are passionate enthusiasts of classical music. Either way, you can pop along and enjoy these during a lunchtime break, make an afternoon of it with friends or family, or simply come along yourself and enjoy!
Tickets: £6.50 (on the door or in advance)