| Credits: A classical guitarist of outstanding natural ability with a huge repertoire of music. He covers guitar music from around the world spanning over four centuries, from early English & German Baroque period to traditional and modern music from Spain, Latin America, Brazil, Venezuela and Japan. Style: Classical, Traditional and Modern Guitar from Europe, Asia and South America. Formal and very professional presentation, yet friendly and approachable. Ideal for Weddings and VIP functions. Press Reviews:Superb display of the guitarist's art…complete mastery of the instrument` 'What's On' (Music Guide) | Training:Awarded an ABSM Recital Diploma in 1987 from the Birmingham School of Music. During that time he studied with Brian Whitehouse and also attended master classes with great names such as Carlos Bonnel and Julian Byzantine. Biography:  From an early age he was demonstrating his prowess at various competitions around the country including Cheltenham in 1981 where he won the Memorial Trophy. During this period he also attended master classes to further his musical skills with established international artists such as Carlos Bonnell. In 1983 his playing was recognised academically by the Birmingham Conservatoire when he was awarded a Recital Diploma, the college's highest award at the time. He has furthered his reputation with some recordings of the highest calibre. These include his collaboration with a British composer, producing albums of his most well known works to date with compilations of guitar music from all over the world. He has also featured on other recordings including an album of flute and guitar duos and trios with CBSO flautist Margaret Campbell. Public Performances:  In 1986 he made his debut as a concerto soloist playing Rodrigo`s Aranjuez concerto and has continued to be in demand for this role ever since.
A critic wrote on one occasion, "…the highlight of the evening was the guitarists' Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez -he gave a most admirable performance." He has also played on radio and television, appearing on BBC one and has made regular live and recorded broadcasts on many radio stations, including Radio 3. Weddings and Functions:He is engaged regularly throughout the country to provide a diverse range of classical guitar entertainment. Venues range from large country mansions, hotels and restaurants, to private dwellings and marquees. Functions and events of all types can be catered for. Wedding ceremonies/receptions, corporate events, anniversaries, valentines and any other special occasions are all within his expertise. His relaxed style in performance and his rich and varied programme is designed to cater for a wide range of musical tastes. 
Personal Quote:" I always act in a totally professional manner. I understand the importance of the wedding day and do all I can to promote a successful and happy occasion. I always arrive in good time in order to set up the sound equipment in the best position. I also strive to build up a good rapport with the staff at the venue. " Sample Repertoire:The repertoire is intended to suit a wide range of tastes from classical through to well known standards and popular |
Popular | WONDERFUL TONIGHT | Clapton | CAVATINA | Myers | UNCHAINED MELODY | North/Zaret | ALBATROSS | Green | YOU NEEDED ME | Goodrum | OB LA DI OB LA DA | Lennon & McCartney | HERE THERE & EVERYWHERE | Lennon & McCartney | AND I LOVE HER | Lennon & McCartney | IF I FELL | Lennon & McCartney | THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA | Jobim | ONE NOTE SAMBA | Jobim | GUANTANAMERA | Seeger | MANHA DE CARNIVAL | Sigman | SWAY | Ruiz | GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME | Loewe | HAVAH NAGILAH | Trad. | NEVER ON SUNDAY | Hadjiakis | DANNY BOY | Trad. | DON`T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA | Webber | THOSE WERE THE DAYS | Raskin | CONGRATULATIONS | Coulter | WONDERFUL LAND | Lordan | FOOT TAPPER | Marvin / Welch | APACHE | Lordan | ETERNAL FLAME | Hoffs | LOVE IS ALL AROUND | Hoffs | KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG | Fox | ANGELS | Williams | WHEN YOU SAY NOTHING AT ALL | Keating | MISTY | Garner | HELLO | Richie | ENDLESS LOVE | Richie | SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES | Kern | SMILE | Chaplin | AS TIME GOES BY | Hupford | LA VIE EN ROSE | Loniguy | MOONLIGHT SERENADE | Miller | LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDID THING | Fain | LOVE STORY | Lai | CAN`T HELP FALLING IN LOVE | Weiss | BLUE MOON | Rogers / Hart | SPANISH HARLEM | Spector | SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW | Arlen | THE ENTERTAINER | Joplin | BLACK AND WHITE RAG | Botsford | CLASSICAL GAS | Williams |
| Classical | AIR ON A G STRING | Bach | JESU, JOY OF MAN’S DESIRING | Bach | BOUREE | Bach | RECUERDOS DE LA ALHAMBRA | Tarrega | GRAN VALSE | Tarrega | LAGRIMA | Tarrega | ADELITA | Tarrega | CAPRICHO ARABE | Tarrega | 
| SUENO | Tarrega | MAZURKA | Lobos | CHOROS | Lobos | PRELUDES | Lobos | CANARIOS | Sanz | DANCES | Praetorius | ALLEMANDE | Dowland | LA PALOMA | Yradier | EL NOY DE LA MARE | Llobet | PRELUDE | Chopin | ALLEGRO THE FOUR SEASONS | Vivaldi | CONCERTO IN D | Vivaldi | MINUET | Boccherini | MARCH FROM WILLIAM TELL | Rossini | SALUD D’AMOUR | Elgar | FUR ELISE | Beethoven | GYMNOPEDIE No 1 | Satie | PAVAN | Faure | TRAUMEREI | Schumann | CONCIERTO DE ARANJUEZ (2nd MOVEMENT THEME) | Rodrigo | AVE MARIA | Schubert | MORENITA DO BRAZIL | Farrauto | ROMANZA (SPANISH ROMANCE) | Anon. | SAKURA | Yocoh | ASTURIAS | Albeniz | SEVILLA | Albeniz |
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