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A sought-after and experienced classical guitarist, performing a perfect blend of classical, popular, jazz, Spanish and Irish music.

Create the perfect atmosphere for your event by adding the warmth and beauty of live classical guitar music. Whether it be a wedding, corporate function, restaurant, or even just having a few friends round for dinner, quality live music will always make your event memorable and more enjoyable for your guests. Stephen Anderson is an experienced classical guitar performer who would be delighted to provide you with the perfect background music on his classical guitar. He plays a large variety of music including classical, rock/pop instrumental arrangements, jazz, Spanish and Irish music. EXPERIENCE Stephen has been performing as a guitarist in numerous settings since 1993 including rock and jazz bands as well as various classical ensembles and as a solo performer. He has been playing at weddings, restaurants, and private functions for over two decades. He also performed as a soloist with the Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra. Stephen draws from his years of performance experience while working with you to ensure that the music he performs will be precisely what is needed to provide the perfect atmosphere for your event. EDUCATION In 1994, Stephen studied jazz guitar at Natal Technicon. In 1999 he obtained a Bachelor of Music degree with honours from the University of Natal, Durban, majoring in classical guitar performance and was the winner of the University of Natal Classical Performance competition, 1997. He later completed a Master of Music degree cum laude in Intercultural Music Education. Teachers include Demi Fernandez, Syd Kitchen, Leandros Stavrou, Steve Newman, and Fritz Buss. EQUIPMENT It's not enough to have great music performed by a talented musician; only the best instrument and amplification equipment can allow for the music to reach it's potential. Stephen plays a lattice-braced concert classical guitar with a cedar soundboard and Indian rosewood back and sides. He designed and hand-crafted this guitar himself, inspired by the classic 1960s Ramirez 1a and the modern Greg Smallman guitars. It was hailed by the UK-chart-topping guitarist Craig Ogden as "phenomenally accomplished". It produces a warm, crisp, and clear tone across the full harmonic range. For smaller venues like a home dinner party, Stephen can play purely acoustically and where amplification is required, he uses a Godin Multiac Grand Concert Duet Ambiance guitar through his Fishman Loudbox acoustic guitar amplifier. A PA system can be provided for larger venues.

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Expect a friendly and professional service and plenty of compliments from your guests on your choice of live music.

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Classical Fantasia - Alonso Mudalla Home - Andrew York Sunburst - Andrew York La Catedral - Barrios Una limosnita por el amor de Dios - Barrios Vidalita con Variaciones - Barrios Villancico de Navidad - Barrios Cancion de Cuna - Bartolome Calatuyud Caramba - Bartolome Calatuyud Gnossienne 1 - Erik Satie Gymnopedie - Erik Satie Wedding March - Felix Mendelssohn Adelita - Francisco Tarrega Capricho Arabe - Francisco Tarrega Lagrima - Francisco Tarrega Marieta - Francisco Tarrega Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Francisco Tarrega Ave Maria - Franz Schubert Chopin Prelude Op.28 No.7 - Frederic Chopin Nocturne No.9 - Frederic Chopin Asturias - Isaac Albeniz Air on a G String - J.S. Bach Aria - Goldberg Variations - J.S. Bach Arioso - J.S. Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach O Sacred Head so Wounded - J.S. Bach Prelude - Cello Suite 1 - J.S. Bach Sons de Carrilhoes - Joao Pernambuco Canon in D - Johann Pachalbel Suite del Recuerdo - 1. Evocacion - Jose Luis Merlin Un Dia de Noviembre - Leo Brouwer Carcassi Song - Matteo Carcassi Canco de Lladre - Miguel Llobet Traumerei - Robert Schumann Cavatina - Stanley Myers Celebre Adagio - Tomaso Albinoni El Noi de la Mare - Traditional A la Nanita Nana - Traditional Spanish Romance - Traditional Largo (Winter) - Vivaldi Vivaldi Concerto in D - II - Largo - Vivaldi Popular Africa - Toto All of Me - John Legend All You Need is Love - The Beatles Always on my Mind - Elvis Presley Annie's Song - John Denver Apologize - One Republic Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You - Led Zepelin Barbie Girl - Aqua Best of My Love - The Eagles Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day The Boxer - Simon & Garfunkel Candle in the Wind - Elton John Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol Close to You - The Carpenters Creep - Radiohead Desperado - The Eagles Don't Dream it's Over - Crowded House Don't Know Why - Nora Jones Don't Speak - No Doubt Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin El Condor Pasa - Simon & Garfunkel Eleanor Rigby - The Beatles Every Breath You Take - The Police Everybody Hurts - REM Everything I do - Bryan Adams Fields of Gold - Sting From a Distance - Bette Midler The Final Countdown - Europe The Fool on the Hill - The Beatles Free Fallin' - Tom Petty Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Have You Ever Seen the Rain - Creedence Clearwater Revival He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother - The Hollies Hello - Adele Here Comes the Sun - The Beatles Here, There, and Everywhere - The Beatles Hey Jude - The Beatles Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel Hotel California - The Eagles The House of the Rising Sun - The Animals How to save a Life - The Fray I Can't Help Falling in Love With You - Elvis Presley I Just Called to Say I Love You - Stevie Wonder I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton If - Bread If You Leave Me Now - Chicago I'll Be There for You - Bon Jovi Imagine - John Lennon In My Life - The Beatles Is There Anybody Out There - Pink Floyd It Must Have Been Love - Roxette Jolene - Dolly Parton Just Give Me A Reason - Pink Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel Karma Police - Radiohead Kiss From a Rose - Seal Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaff Lean on Me - Bill withers Leaving on a Jet Plane - John Denver Let Her Go - Passenger Let it Be - The Beatles Listen to Your Heart - Roxette Livin on a Prayer - Bon Jovi The Long and Winding Road - The Beatles Love Changes Everything - Andrew Lloyd Webber Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley Love of My Life - Queen Mad World - Tears for Fears Memory - Andrew Lloyd Webber My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion Non Je Ne Regrette Rien - Edith Piaff Norwegian Wood - The Beatles Nothing Else Matters - Metallica Nowhere Man - The Beatles Patience - Guns 'n Roses Perfect - Ed Sheeran Piano Man - Billy Joel Redemption Songs - Bob Marley Ring of Fire - Jonny Cash Royals - Lorde Say You Wont Let Go - James Arthur Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel She's Got A Way - Billy Joel Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana Somewhere only we know - Keane Songbird - Fleetwood Mac The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepelin Stay With Me - Sam Smith The Streets of London - Ralph McTell Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran Take me Home, Country Roads - John Denver Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran A Thousand Years - Christina Perri Three Little Birds - Bob Marley Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers When You Say Nothing at All - Ronan Keating While my Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd With or Without You - U2 Woman - John Lennon Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Yesterday - The Beatles Your Song - Elton John You're Still the One - Shania Twain Film Band of Brothers - Michael Kamen Beauty and the Beast Can You Feel the Love Tonight - The Lion King Edelweiss (The Sound of Music) - Richard Rodgers Game of Thrones (Main Theme) - Ramin Djawadi The Lonely Shepherd (Kill Bill) - Gheorghe Zamfir Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) - Harold Arlen Somewhere Out There (An American Tail) Speak Softly Love (The Godfather) - Nino Rota You've got a Friend in Me (Toy Story) - Randy Newman A Whole New World (Aladdin) Jazz Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma Baby Please Don't Go - Joseph Lee Williams Fly me to the Moon - Bart Howard Misty - Erroll Garner Moon River - Henry Mancini My Way - Frank Sinatra Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra Summertime - George Gershwin Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong Traditional Ag Criost an Siol Amazing Grace Danny Boy The Irish Washerwoman The Little and Great Mountain Loch Lommond The Minstrel Boy Molly Malone The Rose of Tralee The Sally Gardens The Water is Wide Christmas Angels We Have Heard on High Away in a Manger Deck the Hall The First Noel God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Hark the Herald Angels Sing I saw Three Ships Jingle Bells Joy to the World Last Christmas - George Michael O Come, All Ye Faithful O Little Town of Bethlehem Silent Night We Wish You a Merry Christmas ... and more by request.

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Q: How long does setup take? A: 30 minutes
Q: What are your space and power requirements? A: Space for 1 chair and 1 amplifier and mixer (2m by 2m). Additionally space for up to 2 PA speakers. ( 2 x 1m by 1m)
Q: Do you take requests? A: Yes. Contact me in advance. If you have a song that is special to you that is not in my current repertoire, I will do my best to learn it in time for your event.

A sought-after and experienced classical guitarist, performing a perfect blend of classical, popular, jazz, Spanish and Irish music.

Expect a friendly and professional service and plenty of compliments from your guests on your choice of live music.

Q: How long does setup take?

A: 30 minutes

Q: What are your space and power requirements?

A: Space for 1 chair and 1 amplifier and mixer (2m by 2m). Additionally space for up to 2 PA speakers. ( 2 x 1m by 1m)

Q: Do you take requests?

A: Yes. Contact me in advance. If you have a song that is special to you that is not in my current repertoire, I will do my best to learn it in time for your event.

Customer reviews for Stephen Anderson - Classical Guitarist

Hannah and Chris

Amazing Guitarist!

We loved having Stephen perform at our wedding ceremony and drinks reception. He allowed us to look and choose from his massive set list of music which helped make the day so personal to us. So many of our guests spoke of him afterwards and how much they loved the music. More over, Stephen was so lovely and easy to communicate with and we both wish him well with his own wedding next year. Best of luck mastering Thunderstruck!

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