OgdenTanner

Craig Ogden and Paul Tanner graduated from the University of Western Australia with first-class honours degrees in performance. While Craig moved to London to establish his career as one of the world's leading classical guitarists, Paul based himself in Perth and consolidated his reputation as an outstanding and versatile percussionist.

Craig has been described as 'A worthy successor to Julian Bream' by BBC Music Magazine. He travels the world performing as a solo guitarist and as a soloist with leading orchestras. His first CD release earned him a Grammy nomination, his recordings of the Rodrigo guitar concertos were received with praise by the Rodrigo family, and his CD of Music from the Novels of Luis de Bernieres became a best-seller in the United Kingdom and Australia.

Paul has spent many years touring Australia, the USA, Latin America and Africa to augment his diverse range of percussion techniques. He has performed with leading musicians and an eclectic range of musical styles, inclduing salsa bands, orchestral percussion and solo recitals.

In October 2000, Craig and Paul combined their musical energy to perform as Ogden Tanner - a guitar and percussion duo with a core repertoire of popular guitar duets, tangos and new works written for the occasion. Repertoire encompasses works by Paulo Bellinati, Richard Charlton, Astor Piazzolla, Nigel Westlake and Gerard Brophy, among others.

A disc for Chandos Records and a European tour are planned for 2002.

>> Associated Links:
Craig Ogden, Official Website