International Guitar Festival: Spanish and Guitar Classics - Xuefei Yang and Harriet Mackenzie
Schedule
Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Yard | Jersey, JE
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Join us for an unforgettable evening of virtuosic guitar and violin music, performed by two internationally acclaimed artists. The programme includes uplifting Spanish classics, soulful tangos, and dazzling works by Bach, De Falla, Sarasate, and Piazzolla, culminating in a concert that spans centuries and continents.Xuefei Yang “Magical, improvisatory playing” Harmonie Magazine (France)
Harriet Mackenzie: “Searing intensity… a performance full of panache… captivating” The Strad
This year’s festival concert features Xuefei Yang—widely recognized as one of the world’s finest classical guitarists—and dynamic violinist Harriet Mackenzie. Their rich, expressive playing will bring to life a selection of vibrant, evocative pieces, from Baroque elegance to fiery Latin rhythms. Expect a musical journey that blends the passion of Spanish dance, the intimacy of Renaissance song, the drama of Romantic violin showpieces, and the rhythmic intensity of South American tango.
Programme includes:
De Falla - Spanish Songs
Sarasate - Romanza Andaluza, Playera
De Falla - Spanish Dance from la Vida Breve
Albeniz - Asturias
José Luis Merlin - Suite del Recuerdo
Piazzolla - Histoire de Tango
6pm – 7:30pm: Three-Course Dinner at The Yard
Enjoy a delicious pre-concert dining experience in the beautiful setting of The Yard.
A pre-order menu will be emailed to all food ticket holders in September.
Front seating near the stage is reserved for food ticket holders.
Dinner starts at 6pm. Guests arriving late may miss part of the three-course menu in order to keep the evening smooth and pleasant and to guarantee a prompt concert start at 8:00pm
8:00pm – 9:30pm: Evening Concert
All proceeds from this concert will support Music in Action’s Outreach Programme, which bring inspiring music experiences to schools, care homes, and community settings across Jersey.
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The Yard, The Weighbridge,St. Helier, JerseyEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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