Hertfordshire guitarist Simon, is a professional classical guitarist based near London with a repertoire covering a wide range of styles from Classical, Spanish through to Jazz and Popular.
Professionally Trained
Simon studied classical guitar under Gordan Crosskey and Craig Ogden at the Royal Northern College of Music. Having received an Honours Degree in Performance he has since pursued an eclectic career in performing and teaching.
Performing Background
While at the RNCM, Simon teamed up with fellow guitarist, Nicholas Lee to form the Arada Guitar Duo making it their mission to perform and promote original guitar music for two guitars. The Arada Guitar Duo have performed throughout the UK including chamber music series’ such as Music in the Round, Glennila Arts Foundation and festivals (Northern Aldborough, Lewes International Guitar Festival).
Weddings & Functions
Simon is in much demand as a guitarist for functions. Having performed at major venues across the U.K including: Tower of London, Tower Bridge, County Hall, National History Museum, Soho House, Babington House and Belenheim Palace to name but a few. Simon also performs regularly with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
CLASSICAL
Bach – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Bach – Sheep May Safely Graze
Bach – Air on the G string
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Anon. - Greensleeves
Anon. – Romance D’Armour
Bach – Theme from “Golberg Var.”
Granados – Valse Poeticos
Massenet – Meditation from Thais
S. Myers – Cavatina
Offenbach – Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman
G. Sanz – Canarios
Various – Elizabethan Dances
Villa–Lobos – Prelude no. 5
Vivaldi – Andante from Concerto for Two Mandolins
Lauro – Various Waltzes
Praetorius – Ballet e Volta
Bach – Prelude from Cello Suite No.1
Bach – Andante from Violin Sonata No.2
Tarrega – Gran Vals
Bach – Sleepers Awake
Mozart – Adagio from Clarinet Concerto
LATIN-AMERICAN/SPANISH
Anon – Fandanguilo
Albeniz – Tango
Abreu – Tico Tico
Nazareth – Bambino
Manha de Carnaval
Petenera
Entre dos Aguas
Felicidade – Jobim
Alegrias
Cielito Lind
Julia Florida – Barrios
Sound of Bells
POPULAR
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Beatles – Hey Jude, Imagine, Yesterday
Here, There and Everywhere
Happy Together
La Bamba
More than Words
Cavatina
Manha de Carnaval
All I Ask of You
Somebody Loves Me
Summertime
Theme from Titanic
You Were Always on My Mind
Jours en France
East of Eden
Oh! Lady Be Good
Someone to Watch Over Me
You and Me Song
Wonderful World
Just wanted to say again how much I appreciated your beautiful playing on Saturday. It was fantastic and really suited the mood. Lots of people commented to me how much they had enjoyed it. I will hear the Bach Prelude in my head for a long time to come when I think of the ceremony. Thankyou. All the best,
Nat
Nathalie Ginvert - 17 May 2011
Tower of London
Tower Bridge
County Hall
National History Museum
Soho House
Babington House
Blenheim Palace
Andy many more...
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Name: Hertfordshire Guitarist
Location: Hertfordshire
Main Category: Guitarists
Other Categories: Classical Musicians, Live Music, Musicians, Wedding Music
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