Frances studied Flamenco guitar for many years with the world famous Spanish guitarist Paco Pena and later classical guitar with Gilbert Biberian. She then spent several years in France and during that time toured the South of France with the ‘Orchestre National d’Aquitaine’ and with the ‘Opera National de Bordeaux’. Frances has also played in the Early Music group ‘Accord Superflu’ and performed with the French guitarist Laurence Postigo.
On her return to the UK Frances has given many concerts as a duo with Leo and is in great demand as a teacher.
On her return to the UK Frances has given many concerts as a duo with Leo and is in great demand as a teacher.
Frances Griffin and Leo Turner have performed extensively throughout the UK and Europe. They have also performed on Television and Radio both here and abroad. Performances include: formal concerts, corporate events, weddings and foyer concerts at the Barbican, National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall. They have performed in Master classes with John Williams, Eduardo Abreu and Gilbert Biberian.
Their repertoire is extensive and includes works from the Renaissance to contemporary music covering Classical, Latin, Jazz and Spanish styles. Equally important to the vast range of original works for two guitars is Leo‘s enthusiasm for arranging and improvising, which play an important role in making the duo’s performances exciting and unique.
Crits
"Playing of striking sensitivity"
Guitar International
"These two artists play with an impressive feeling for style"
Birmingham Post
"Their playing was at all times characterised by a natural fluidity and ease"
Guitar International
Their repertoire is extensive and includes works from the Renaissance to contemporary music covering Classical, Latin, Jazz and Spanish styles. Equally important to the vast range of original works for two guitars is Leo‘s enthusiasm for arranging and improvising, which play an important role in making the duo’s performances exciting and unique.
Crits
"Playing of striking sensitivity"
Guitar International
"These two artists play with an impressive feeling for style"
Birmingham Post
"Their playing was at all times characterised by a natural fluidity and ease"
Guitar International
We are delighted to announce our latest CD " Bajo La Palmera" will be available on the 1 September 2014 and features the music of Isaac Albeniz, Enrique Granados and Maximo Diego Pujol. We have just finished the recordings and these are at present being mastered but here is a track by Pujol we hope you enjoy.
Concerts in September include:
5 September 1.10 pm - BMAG Chamberlin Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
20 September 7.30 pm - English Martyrs Church, Gloucester GL4 0NXT
Tickets £8 Phone 01452720804 or Gloucester and Cheltenham Tourist offices.
27 September 8.00 pm - Christ the King Church, Arthur Road, Wimbledon Park SW19 8AJ
Tickets £10/£5 including glass of wine. Available at Jay's News (kiosk at Wimbledon Park Station) or e mail christthekingconcert@gmail.com
5 September 1.10 pm - BMAG Chamberlin Square, Birmingham B3 3DH
20 September 7.30 pm - English Martyrs Church, Gloucester GL4 0NXT
Tickets £8 Phone 01452720804 or Gloucester and Cheltenham Tourist offices.
27 September 8.00 pm - Christ the King Church, Arthur Road, Wimbledon Park SW19 8AJ
Tickets £10/£5 including glass of wine. Available at Jay's News (kiosk at Wimbledon Park Station) or e mail christthekingconcert@gmail.com
