Carlos Bonell Concert
About Carlos Bonell
Carlos started to play guitar at the age of five. He completed his studies at the Royal College of Music with John Williams and was appointed the youngest ever professor at the age of 22.
He has recorded more than twenty albums and played in forty countries, with concert appearances ranging from intimate recitals to concertos with symphony orchestras.
Carlos’ interest in bringing the classical guitar into the mainstream led in 2008 to his album release Queen Guitar Rhapsodies, in concerto-style arrangements of music by the group Queen for solo guitar and symphony orchestra. It was widely praised, including by Queen’s Brian May who described it as “Absolutely exquisite”.
His album Magical Mystery Guitar Tour, inspired by his association with Sir Paul McCartney is dedicated to the music of the Beatles in Carlos’ own arrangements for solo guitar. It went to number one on the UK iTunes classical album charts in May 2012.
In 2018 Carlos spent time in the studio recording music for the UK TV series Endeavour (the young Inspector Morse). Carlos also recorded the guitar music and theme with orchestra for the original Inspector Morse series – 30 years ago!
Concert will take place 28th June, from 7:30pm, doors opening at 6:45pm.
More Information
Tickets prices from £20 – £26
Doors open at 6.45 pm for the concert at 7.30 pm. Please bring your digital or printed ticket with you.
The concert will take place at Lady St Mary Church, Wareham. There are a number of paid for car parks in the town centre (Wareham Quay, St John’s Hill, Church Street, Howards Lane, Bonnets Lane and Streche Road) all within walking distance of the church.
The closest train station is Wareham (17 minute walk). The nearest bus stop is Wareham South Bridge (2 minute walk).
Please be aware that the concert will take place in a traditional old church. A few seats may have obscured views due to pillars. The seats are pews – you a welcome to bring along your own cushions if you wish. There may be some minor trip hazards to be aware of, given the age of the building. A limited number of disabled wheelchair access is possible at the end of some of the pews or towards the rear of the church (please contact us to confirm if this is required).
There are toilet facilities in the parish hall, just opposite the church. There will be free refreshments served during the interval in the parish hall (cash donations for any refreshments will go towards the upkeep of the Parish Hall and Lady St Mary Church).
Carlos Bonell plays 'Grenada' (Purbeck Guitar Festival 2024)
Date
- 28 Jun 2025
- Expired!
Time
- 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Location
- 18 Church St, Wareham BH20 4ND
