Day One: Concert Kresimir Bredek
We met Kresimir Bredek, the winner of last year's profi competition, at coffee time in SamSam, the beanery of the Concordia Theatre. He was there on purpose: One of the prizes he received last year was the entitlement for a solo recital on the next Twenthe Guitar Festival.
His solo recital was forceful. He played Aguado's Introduction and Rondo Op. 2 Nr. 2 with a warm tone and a delicate finishing touch. An eye-opener for all who only remember Aguado as the composer of the dull and dry (but very useful) studies from his Methode Complete.
Rodrigo's Invocacion y Danza is a demanding piece with a great dramatic eloquence. He interpreted this aspect very well.
The Sonata Meridional by Ponce appeared to be a festive piece of music (quite right, the last movement is called Fiesta) in which Bredek succeeded to integrate the Mediterranean warmth in his play.
Summarizing: A proper start of the Twenthe Guitar Festival!