An Hour of Exquisite Spanish Guitar at The Pringle Bay United Church

ACCLAIMED SAMA-WINNING GUITARIST JAMES GRACE BRINGS FLAVOURS OF SPAIN TO PRINGLE BAY

An Hour of Exquisite Spanish Guitar at The Pringle Bay United Church

Pringle Proms is delighted to present Flavours of Spain, an exquisite solo guitar recital by celebrated South African guitarist James Grace, on Saturday, 11 April 2026, at 12 noon, at The Pringle Bay United Church.

Grace brings to Pringle Bay a varied and exciting programme drawn from his three all-Spanish studio albums, including music from his most recent release, Andaluza – Music of Spain III. Featured works include Serenata Española by Joaquin Malats, Spanish Dance No. 5 by Enrique Granados, and a selection of works by Francisco Tárrega — including the hauntingly beautiful Recuerdos de la Alhambra.

ABOUT JAMES GRACE

Recognised as one of South Africa’s most accomplished and versatile musicians, James Grace maintains an extensive performance schedule throughout Southern Africa, Europe, and the UAE. He has appeared as a guest soloist with every established South African orchestra and has performed at all the major National Arts Festivals.

Grace’s seventh solo studio album, Andaluza – Music of Spain III, recorded under his independently owned label Stringwise Records, was awarded the South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Instrumental Album 2019. His achievements also include the KANNA Award for Best Male Artist at the ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees and the KykNet Fiësta Award for Best Solo Production.

A graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, Grace made history as the first guitarist to receive the Tagore Gold Medal, awarded annually to the institution’s most outstanding student. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town, directing the classical guitar programme at the South African College of Music.

WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

“A highly gifted performer.” — Classical Guitar Magazine, UK

“Grace’s mastery of the guitar comes across as effortless.” — News24

“James Grace plays the guitar on a level that I didn’t know existed… absolutely amazing and mesmerising!” — Step Out Gauteng