Thinking Ibero-America: talk with John Williams and Leo Brouwer

Chair: Stephen Goss

Two giants of the classical guitar world, John Williams and Leo Brouwer, set the world to rights in a public interview at London's favourite classical guitar venue, the Bolívar Hall.

Leo Brouwer is one of contemporary musics living legends. Acclaimed in his youth as one of the all-time great performers of the classical guitar, the Cuban composer is a Honorary Member of UNESCO and is recognised worldwide as the guitars most outstanding living composer for the instrument, and as a pioneer in the fusion of musical styles and genres. John Williams is considered by many to be quite simply the best classical guitarist in the world performing today.

Please note that this event does not feature any live performances. Advance booking highly recommended!

The interview will be chaired by composer and guitarist Stephen Goss, Professor at the University of Surrey and at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Director of the International Guitar Research Centre.

This event is part of the Thinking Ibero-America series organised by the Instituto Cervantes and Canning House, in collaboration with ILAS and IMLR. It is also part of the guitarrísimo series organised by ILAMS and the Instituto Cervantes. We thank  specially the embassies of Cuba and Venezuela for their kind support.

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2820383 |  0800 411 8881 (24/7) | 

In advance: £9 /£7 concessions and members of Instituto Cervantes, Canning House, ILAS and CMLR

On the door: £13 /£11 concessions and members of Instituto Cervantes, Canning House, ILAS and CMLR