Song recitals

Bibi Heal & Amanda Cook, guitar

Bibi and Amanda are known for captivating, animated performances; the detail of Amanda’s transcriptions combined with Bibi’s vivid characterisations bring these songs to life.

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Amanda is one of the leading guitarists of her generation. She has performed in the USA, South America and throughout Europe. Her highly acclaimed performances are noted for their musicality, fluid technique and ability to draw in the audience. She has broadcast live on television and radio abroad, and in the UK for BBC Radio 3 In Tune, BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour and Classic FM.
Amanda is also a member of the critically acclaimed Vida Guitar Quartet who regularly tour the USA and Europe. They have released several CDs on the BGS label.

          “…silken smooth…great power…”
          The Independent

Sample programmes:
Nature Versus Nurture
The forces of Mother Nature versus the will of human nature.
Transformations
Calendars, seasons, reinvention and renewal.

Composers may include Mozart, Rodrigo, Clara Schumann, Britten, Dowland, Clarice Assad, Laura Snowden, Madame Sidney Pratten, Gerard Cousins, Berlin, Carmichael.