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Classical / Spanish
Wedding Guitarist London (AS) ID125
Styles Classical / Spanish • Pop Instrumental
Counties Berkshire • Buckinghamshire • East Sussex • Greater London • Hampshire • Kent • Surrey • West Sussex
Biography
This wedding guitarist based in London and is available for concerts, weddings and functions.
He has studied with some of today's leading guitarists: Carlos Bonell; Gilbert Biberian and Ricardo Iznaola. In the UK he has performed in St Martin-in-the-Fields, St James' (Piccadilly) and many prestigious festivals. In 1998 he made a solo tour of the former USSR where he appeared on TV and radio. In 2003 he made his first CD (see below).
For your wedding service he can play while your guests assemble, as the bride arrives, during the signing of the register and as the wedding party departs. At the reception he plays a wide variety of popular classical music, Spanish South American and instrumental ballads (Norah Jones, Eva Cassidy etc) with backing tracks played through a discreet PA system.
He is also available as a GUITAR DUO and LATIN TRIO WITH VOCALS
RECOMMENDATIONS
"I just wanted to take this opportunity to Thank You for the beautiful music you provided at our wedding on 22/03/13. We loved having you perform at our ceremony and had many compliments from our guests. Also a massive Thank You for the CD. We will be leaving feedback with Geoff Robb but wanted to Thank you personally as well." Lauren and Alex March 2013
"Thank you very much for Saturday! It was lovely. Everything went so quickly, and most of the night is now a blur- but we both had a fantastic day and so did all our guests! Thanks again for making our marriage ceremony more memorable." Roseanna and Ahmet July 2012
"I just wanted to write to say thank you for the wonderful job you did playing the guitar for our ceremony on 7th April. We thoroughly enjoyed the music that you played and we had wonderful comments about how beautifully the music seemed to match the intimacy of the church and how unique and unusual it was. For me, the music was a real nod to and acknowledgment of my dad, and although he's no longer with us, I felt that he was present in your beautiful music. His brothers also commented on how much they enjoyed listening to you play. It was really uplifting and positive. Thank you also for the gift of CDs that you gave us, what a wonderful way for us to remember your music! We will certainly be recommending you to any of our friends and family who need a guitarist in future."
Lisa, April 2012
"Thank you so much for making our wedding day such a special and memorable occasion. Everyone really enjoyed your lovely playing and my family really thought you added a personal touch by your presence and lovely nature.. Thank you for the CD as well. It will add to our memories and keepsakes from a magical and wonderful day." - Maddy and Paul
"The music was just perfect and you received a lot of compliments from all our guests'. Thanks for being "spot on" with the music, we really appreciated such brilliant and understated talent. You will be highly recommended to all." - Anna and Nicholas
"Thanks so much for yesterday, you were brilliant and really made the ceremony very special. Chris and I are currently listening to your cd, which is fab, thank you! all our guests were very complimentary about you."
Best wishes, Elisabeth
SAMPLE REPERTOIRE
He has a set of three and a half hours of music, using a full PA system or small amplifier as required and has the option of backing tracks for concertos / pop songs.
SOLO CLASSICAL GUITAR
BAROQUE
Pachelbel`s Canon
Vivaldi Guitar Concerto in D (with orchestral backing track)
JS Bach Cello Suite No. 1
CLASSICAL
Variations on a Theme by Mozart (Sor)
Hungarian Dance No.5
Gymnopedie No. 1 Claire De Lune
Rodrigo Guitar Concerto ( 2nd Movement)
Oh My Beloved Father
Andante from Mozart`s Piano Concerto
Tales from the Vienna Woods
Chopin Prelude No.7
Adagio from Beethoven`s Sonata Patetique
Un Dia Novembre (Brouwer)
+ a selection of lyrical guitar studies by Sor and Carcassi.
SPANISH
Recuerdos De La Alhambra - Tarrega
Lagrima - Tarrega
Alborada - Tarrega
Asturias - Tarrega
Paseo
Bolero
+ various Flamenco pieces
POPULAR
Cavatina (Theme from the Deerhunter)
Here Comes The Sun - Beatles
Blackbird - Beatles
Signe - Eric Clapton
Love Changes Everything - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Unexpected Song - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Groovy Kind of Love - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Fragile - Sting
LATIN AMERICAN
Tangos by Astor Piazzolla
Vuelvo al Sur
Los Suenos
Selection of Venezuelan Waltzes
Lauro
Milonga - Cardoso
JAZZ STANDARDS
Misty
Blue Moon
Fly Me To The Moon
Corcovado
One Note Samba
Girl From Ipanema.
WITH BACKING TRACKS & ELECTRIC GUITAR
Oye Como Va - Santana
Samba Pa Ti - Santana
Black Magic Woman - Santana
Moonflower - Santana
Moondance - Van Morrison
Summertime
Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Come Away With Me - Nora Jones
Don`t Know Why - Nora Jones
Sunrise - Nora Jones
Painter Song - Nora Jones
Ain`t No Sunshine When She`s Gone - Bill Withers
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong/Eva Cassidy
Rat Pack Selection
They Can`t Take That Away From Me
Everytime We Say Goodbye
Someone To Watch Over Me
My Baby Just Cares For Me
If you have a specific request this guitarist is happy to arrange the piece of music for solo classical guitar or create/buy a backing track for it.
EQUIPMENT:
Classical guitar by Pete Beer (amplified)
Line 6 Variax electric guitar
Line 6 POD
Boss Loop Station
Full PA system or small amplifier depending on venue size.
WHY BOOK WITH THE AGENCY?
- Founder, Geoff Robb is a full time guitarist with over 15 years professional experience and is extremely knowledgeable about both the industry and the artists he represents.
- All our guitarists are hand picked from the very best musicians available in the UK
- Competitive quotes
- We provide a high level of customer service and are always available to answer your questions
