Spanish guitar for weddings, functions and events - Bristol based
Educated to Masters level at Goldsmiths College, London and with 20 years of performance experience, Chris Harper is effortlessly comfortable when providing atmospheric entertainment and his extensive knowledge of a varied repertoire (which ranges from traditional European classical guitar to foot tapping flamenco trickery and also sensual classical pieces with a South American edge and classic rock and pop songs arranged for solo guitar) means he is more than capable of adapting his set to meet the requirements of any event.
Set up and area
Chris has Public Liability insurance his own PAT tested amplification (certificates available upon request) which is suitable for small to medium-sized venues or can be plugged into a PA system for larger venues. He is also happy to perform un-amplified, indoors or out. Chris is now available in the South West, South East, the Midlands and Wales, he is always very well presented, polite and punctual. He is also happy to learn pieces on request with due notice.
Guitar lessons
And if you’re based in Bristol Chris also gives guitar lessons and not just on the classical guitar, feel free to enquire via the contact form at the bottom of this page or visit Chris’ other teaching/performing website here
South American Classical
Flamenco
Sample repertoire
Classical
Bach – Air on a G string
Bach – Prelude from Cello Suite No.1
Bach – Prelude in D Minor
Bach – Bouree in E minor
Beethoven – Ode to Joy
Beethoven – Fur Elise
Brahms – Lullaby
Chopin – Prelude No.7
Dvorak – Theme from New World Symphony
Grieg – Morning (Peer Gynt)
Guiliani – Sonata, Op.15, !st Mvmt, Allegro Spiritoso
Myers – Cavatina
Pachelbel – Canon in D
Rodrigo – Aranjuez mon amour
Satie – Gymnopedie No.1
Sor – Etude No.1
Sor – Etude No.5
Tchaikovsky – Theme from Swan Lake
Wagner – Bridal March
Flamenco
Alegrias
Alegrias Melocotones de Ronda
Alegrias en mi con silencio
Alegrias en la
Cantina
Carcelero
Fandangos de Huelva
Farruca
Garotin
Granandinas Albacin
Granadinas
Guajira
La Cana
Malaguenas
Sevillanas
Solea
Rumba del de nieve
Rumba Romanza
Tangos
Tientos
Zapateado para Bailer
Zapateado
Zorongo
Spanish and South American composers
Albeniz – Tango
Barrios – Una Limosnita porAmor de Dios
Brouwer – Etude No.1
Calatuyud – Cancion de Cuna
Calatuyud – Bolero
Calatuyud – Vals
Calatuyud – Bulerias
Moreno Torroba – Arada
Moreno Torroba – Nocturno
Pernambuco – Sons de Carrilhoes
Piazzolla – Milonga del Angel
Romero – Soleares
Tarrega – Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Tarrega – Adelita
Tarrega – Lagrima
Villas Lobos – Choros No.1
Villas Lobos – Prelude No.1
Villas Lobos – Prelude No.2
Classic rock & pop arranged for solo guitar
Don’t fear the reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
(Everything I do) I do it for you – Bryan Adams
Everlong – Foo Fighters
Fields of gold – Sting
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Hotel California – Eagles
House of the rising sun – The Animals
In my life – The Beatles
I will always love you – Whitney Houston (Dolly Parton)
Let it be – The Beatles
More than a feeling – Boston
Nights in white satin – The Moody Blues
Space Oddity – David Bowie
Unchained melody – Righteous Brothers
Wonderful tonight – Eric Clapton
You’ve got a friend – James Taylor (Carole King)
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Contact
Feel free to get in touch if you’d like a quote for your event. You can either fill in the form below or write to me at info@spanishguitarforevents.co.uk or have a look at my facebook page: