David Graham is a very versatile pianist, from Rutland. He is comfortable playing jazz, classical and pop styles, and can be booked for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts or as a cocktail pianist to add a touch of style to any event.
Background
David has been playing piano since the age of 13 and studied music at the Royal Northern College of Music. In recent years has played at numerous events including many wedding ceremonies where he has played everything from Chopin to Coldplay.
David is happy to learn particular requests for wedding ceremony pieces provided that the music is provided.
Equipment
Included in the booking price is a full size digital piano (Yamaha S90), although David is happy to play a good grand piano if available, providing it has been recently tuned. Subtle lighting, if required, can also be included.
Residencies
David is the resident pianist at a number of high quality hotels and wedding venues in Leicestershire and Rutland including Belvoir Castle and Barnsdale Lodge Hotel.
Classical repertoire
Hornpipe from ‘Water Music’ – G F Handel
Arrival of Queen of Sheba – G F Handel
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Spring from ‘Four Seasons’ – Vivaldi
Bridal Chorus from ‘Lohengrin’ – Wagner
(Here comes the Bride)
Air on a G String – Bach
1st Arabesque – Debussy
Clair de Lune – Debussy
The Girl with the Flaxen Hair – Debussy
Largo - ‘New World Symphony’ – Dvorak
Voi Che Sapete – Mozart
Polovtsian Dance – Borodin
Minuet – Boccherini
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik – Mozart
Non Piu Andrai – Mozart
Pavane – Faure
Gymnopodie - Satie
and much more...
Jazz/Pop repertoire
It Had To Be You
Let There Be Love
Lullaby of Birdland
My Romance
Fly Me to the Moon
Blue Moon
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Yesterday – The Beatles
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Your Song – Elton John
Song for Guy – Elton John
Against All Odds – Phil Collins
Everything I Do – Bryan Adams
Nobody Does It Better – Carly Simon
Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
Evergreen – Barbara Streisand
When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
Just a short note to thank you for your playing last Saturday. It certainly enhanced what for us was a very special day. One of our guests commented he could have sat and listened to you play all night.
Margaret & Jeffrey - Birthday Party
Your playing was fantastic it really was! I'm just sorry I didn't get any chance to thank you in person! I was whisked from one place to another all day! Everything was great and thanks again!
Laura Crawford - Wedding - 3 Apr 2013
You started the evening off superbly on the piano. Many thanks, it was delightful.
Trevor & Helen Rogers - Ladies Night - 17 Apr 2012
Just a quick line to say thank you for the wonderful music that you provided on the night of the 31st March and the impromptu accompaniment to Bursey's rendition of Happy Birthday.
Jayne Williams - Birthday Party - 10 Apr 2012
Hi David, Emma and myself would just like to say thank you to your self for playing the piano at our wedding. Sorry we didn’t get to speak to you on the day all of the songs sounded excellent.
David Allsop - Wedding - 27 Jun 2011
Thankyou so much for learning the music I wanted at our wedding, you were fantastic and everyone commented on how fab you were. xxx
Nicola Kempin - Wedding - 4 May 2011
Thank you very much for sorting the music on saturday night at Scalford Hall. We enjoyed your piano playing.
Belinda Drabble - 4 Oct 2010
Hi David, just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing piano at our wedding at Hothorpe. There won't be many brides who have walked out to Copacabana! It was absolutely perfect and certainly entertained everyone! Thanks again,
Debs & Neil Cook - 18 Aug 2010
Hi David, It seems like a lifetime ago but I did want to drop you a quick line to say thanks for playing at our wedding. Sharon and I had a great time and wanted to thank you for the contribution you made to our day.
Everything went brilliantly and your playing was the perfect complement to our ceremony, exactly as we had hoped, and you attracted lots of positive comments from our guests!
Thanks again
Ian & Sharon Burbidge - 20 Nov 2009
Jai and I had the most wonderful wedding day at Belvoir Castle. You made my walk down the aisle the most memorable moment for us and I can’t thank you enough. I have raved about you to family and friends as they all commented on the music.
Ruby and Jairaj - 30 Mar 2009
Thanks so much for doing the music for our ceremony, it sounded fantastic. Everyone thought you were brilliant.Thanks again.
Jo - 22 Sep 2008
Just wanted to say a big thankyou for playing at our wedding a few weeks ago, the music was beautiful.Thanks again.
Jennie Molendo - 25 Aug 2008
Dear Dave, just a little note to thank you so much for playing so beautifully during our wedding ceremony at Rushton Hall. I am sorry that we never had time to speak with you properly, but please rest assured we have had fantastic feedback from our guests. We had a wonderful day and were so please you were part of it. CD is great! Very best wishes,
Tina and Tony - 2 Aug 2008
I just wanted to thank you for playing the music at our wedding so beautifully, it made such a difference having live music.Thank you again.
Suzy and Derek Millar - 29 Oct 2007
General Information:
Name: David Graham (piano)
Location: Rutland
Main Category: Pianists
Other Categories: Classical Musicians, Jazz Musicians, Live Music, Musicians, Wedding Music
Lineups/Options:
Solo Piano (default): Piano
Space Required (w x d):
Solo Piano (default): 2.0m x 2.0m
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