Mela Guitar Quartet – Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture (Glinka)

The Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts presents the Mēla Guitar Quartet performing the Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture by Mikhail Glinka from inside the West Dean Estate in the United Kingdom.

This video is presented by the Omni Foundation’s Omni On-Location series, Concerts from Historic Sites.

———————————————————–

Mēla Guitar Quartet:

Matthew Robinson
George Tarlton
Michael Butten
Zahrah Hutton

Strings: D’Addario EJ46 and EJ46FF

———————————————————–

Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture by Mikhail Glinka, arr. Tarlton

———————————————————–

History about the West Dean Estate:

West Dean Estate in West Sussex, UK, dates back to 1068. In the 17th century, the estate was acquired by the Forster family, who were wealthy ironmasters. They constructed West Dean House. Edward James, a wealthy British eccentric, poet, and patron of the arts passionate about surrealism, purchased the estate in the early 20th century and transformed it into a haven for artists, poets, and intellectuals. He established the Edward James Foundation to preserve the estate and its artistic heritage. The estate became a hub for artistic experimentation and creativity, attracting Salvador Dalí and René Magritte.

Today, it is home to the internationally renowned West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. The college offers courses in various creative disciplines, including visual arts, conservation, and crafts.

West Dean Estate remains committed to preserving its heritage and natural environment and gardens.

———————————————————–

Guitars:
Michael Gee
2011, 2017, 2008 and 2023

Videography:
Jiva Housden and Matthew Robinson

Editing:
Matthew Robinson

Sound:
George Tarlton

With thanks to the Mēla Guitar Quartet, West Dean College, and D’Addario

Recorded and produced by the Mēla Guitar Quartet for the Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts and D’Addario

Mēla Guitar Quartet
https://www.melagq.com/

———————————————————–

Subscribe to Omni’s channel to be notified of upcoming video performances and interviews.

Omni Foundation for the Performing Arts Series Sponsors:
D’Addario Foundation, Augustine Foundation, Hill Guitar Company, Guitar Salon International, Guitar Solo, Tangent Computers

These videos are made possible by your support. To make a donation, please visit: https://omniconcerts.com/online-series.

Follows us on:
► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omniconcerts
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omniconcerts
► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@omnifoundation

Visit https://omniconcerts.com and subscribe to our email newsletter