baroque guitar, romantic guitar and classical guitar
Tides & Waves follows the rhythms of ebb and flow in guitar music, where three instruments — the Baroque guitar, a Romantic guitar from 1820, and the classical guitar — meet like water in motion. At times, Wills sings to add a sense of personal storytelling, enrichting the dialogue between the instruments.
From the Baroque court music of De Visée and De Murcia, through the intimate Romantic salon music of Catharina Josepha Pratten, Felix Mendelssohn and Coste, to the reflective works of Gilardino, Pujol and Moreno-Torroba.
Premiering season 2026-2027
Wills' program '4-7-8' is an emotional journey featuring music by composers who often have more than one identity and lay claim to various artistic traditions, genres, or audiences. Stretching almost five centuries, this program is inspired by breathing and themes of reflection, meditation, and hope, exploring the guitar's versatile sounds and creating a deeply personal narrative of self-soothing and fragility. Named after a calming breathing technique, 4-7-8 invites the listener into a space of stillness and vulnerability. The repertoire ranges from John Dowland, Federico Mompou to Francis Poulenc, from Joni Mitchell to Marc Ribot and more.
Performed during seasons 2024-2026 with highlight concert at the Henry Le Boeuf hall, BOZAR
Spain and the guitar — an inseparable pair. Serenades of Spain goes beyond clichés, revealing the deep and multifaceted musical heritage of both the country and the guitar. Three guitars guide the listener on a unique journey through Spain: the Baroque guitar, the Romantic guitar, and the classical guitar. The program features music by Spanish composers as well as composers inspired by Spain, blending Flemish Renaissance court music with lively Baroque dances, expressive Romanticism, neoclassicism, impressionistic colours, and folklore — forming a rich mosaic of Spain’s musical history and that of the guitar.
Music: Emmanuel Adriaenssen, Gaspar Sanz, Paco de Lucía, Pablo de Sarasate, Fernando Sor, Joaquín Rodrigo, the brothers Sainz de la Maza, and more.
Performed during seasons 2020-2025
