Classical Guitarist Stephen Stanley
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Pop music from 1950 to present day…
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane / Lilly Allen
You're in My Heart - Rod Stewart
I Will Wait - Mumford and Sons
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Paradise – Coldplay
Make you feel my love – Adele
Sigur Rós – Hoppípolla
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
One Day Like This – Elbow
She’s the One – Robbie Williams
Here, There and Everywhere, Something, Blackbird, Here Comes the Sun, In my Life, Hey Jude, Let it Be, Norwegian Wood, With a Little Help From my Friends, Yesterday - The Beatles
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
God only Knows – The Beach Boys
Thinking of You – Paul Weller
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Love is Like a Butterfly - Dolly Parton
With or Without You – U2
The Prayer – Celine Dion
Your Song – Elton John
Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin
Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx
You're My World - Cilla Black
Mad World – Tears for Fears
Killing me Softly – Roberta Flack
Loving You – Minnie Ripperton
All of Me - John Legend
Annie's Song - John Denver
Jazz standards, film themes and traditional…
La Vie en Rose -
Theme from Black Beauty
Cavatine - Theme from the Deer Hunter
Storybook Theme (From The Princess Bride) – Mark Knoffler
Glasgow Love Theme - From Love Actually?
Summertime – Gershwin
Somethin’ Stupid – C. Carson Parks
Over the Rainbow – from Wizard of Oz
Blue Moon – Rodgers and Hart
Night and Day – Cole Porter
Moon River – Mancini/Mercer
When the Saints go Marching in, Glory Hallelujah, O Susanna, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Scarborough Fair, Amazing Grace – Trad.
Popular Classics...
Bridal March – Wagner
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Clair de Lune – Debussy
Air on a G string – J.S.Bach
Prelude in D major for Cello – J.S.Bach
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – J.S. Bach
Romanza – Anon
Cavatina – Stanley Myers
Greensleeves – Anon
Lettres – Roland Dyens
Birds Flew Over the Spire - Gary Ryan
Bridal Chorus (From Lohengrin) – Wagner
Ave Maria – Schubert
Joyful, joyful we adore the (From the 9th Symphony) – Beethoven
Wedding March – Mendlesshon
Clarinet Concerto in C (Slow movement) – Mozart
Spanish, Latin and Classical Guitar music...
Tango – Albeniz
Canarios – Gaspar Sanz
La Gatica, El Negrito, Vals Venezuelos - Lauro
El Testament De ‘Amelia – Anon
En Noi De La Mare – Llobet
Studies and Preludes, Choros,
Suite Populaire Bresilienne – Villa-Lobos
Sound of Bells – Pernambuco
Um Dia de Noviembro, Berceuse – Leo Brouwer
Twilight – Kotaro Oshio
Sonata in A major – Scarlatti
D minor Prelude, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring – J.S.Bach
A large selection of works in the classical style by Carulli, Guiliani and Sor - (too many to list!)
Al Malvina – Mertz
Mazurka, Recuerdos de La Alhambra, Marieta, Lagrima, Adelita, Capricho Arabe – by Tarrega
Pavane – Ravel
Sicilienne – Faure
Pieces by John Dowland including ‘Fortune My Foe ‘, ‘Melancholy Galliard’ and ‘Lachrimae Pavane’
Aria con variazioni – Frescobaldi
Greensleeves – Cutting
Pavana – Gaspar Sanz
Merry Melanchollie – Thomas Robinson
The Sinckpace Galliarde – Willam Ballet
Passacaille, Folias and Canarios – Sanz
Passacaille – Weiss
Petite Suite in Re Minor – de Visee
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Deck The Halls
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen
Here We Come A Wassailing
The Holly And The Ivy
The Coventry Carol
Silent Night
Away In A Manger
The First Nowell
Good King Wenceslas
O Come All Ye Faithful
Once In Royal David's City
Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing
POPULAR CHRISTMAS SONGS
Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Jingle Bells
Let It Snow
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland
"Beautiful music for our ceremony"
Amazing, romantic music for our ceremony and a truly lovely guy. Thank you so much for making the most important part of our day so special. The play...
"We loved your music on the day"
We'd just like to send you a very belated note of thanks for your fantastic performance on our wedding day on 23rd June. We didn't want you to think w...
"Having Stephen there performing in the background made it extra special."
Having seen Stephen perform at another venue and on hearing his performance, we had to book him for our daughters wedding celebration on the 2nd of J...
"Helped pull off the best wedding surprise..."
Stephen (Scott) was really lovely and helped me deliver a great surprise to my bride on our wedding day. Scott learnt and played my wife’s favourite s...
"Stephen Stanley set such a lovely tone to the day and played our chosen requests..."
Stephen Stanley set such a lovely tone to the day and played our chosen requests beautifully. So many of our guests told us how much they enjoyed his ...
"Extremely professional, polite, smartly dressed and very talented."
Everyone was very happy with Stephen's performance and as he and his music really helped the reception to flow along nicely but adding a special somet...
Stephen was fantastic - we are just sorry that not everyone got chance to appreciate his beautiful music once the DJ started! Thank you so much for yo...
"We would like to express our thanks for Stephen's performance during our wedding..."
We would like to express our thanks for Stephen's performance during our wedding ceremony on 11th June 2016 and for doing such an exceptional job in e...
Stephen is unbelievably modest given his incredible talent and versatility. He has a natural gift and is able to deliver an impeccable performance. Hi...
Stephen was amazing. He effortlessly made sure all our requests were met. His music was amazing, better than his demos sound. He was very friendly, sm...
- specialises in the suave and romantic style of Spanish classical music but also has an interest in early music from England and he has been recognised as an expert and sensitive performer of guitar arrangements of John Dowland’s lute works.
- specialises in the suave and romantic style of Spanish classical music but also has an interest in early music from England and he has been recognised as an expert and sensitive performer of guitar arrangements of John Dowland’s lute works.
- Reached grade 8 by the time he was 17, where he then went on to study music at the University of Liverpool.
- On graduating he moved to Spain where for the next year he studied the guitar in its true spiritual home – Andalucía.
- Able to learn a special song for small fee to make your event more that extra bit personal.
- Specialises in Spanish classical music but also has an interest in early music from England.
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Stephen Stanley - Classical Guitar
Highlights
* Young and stylish performer
* High level education pedigree
* Able to learn a special song for small fee
* Huge repertoire of music from period music to Spanish and Latin to Modern hits like the Beatles
* Fully self-contained with compact PA system
* Previous clients include many international audiences in the spiritual home of the guitar Andalucía and satisfied audiences at home in the UK
* Can tailor set list and costume for specific requirements/themes
* Available UK wide
Please note: Stephen Stanley is available to perform on New Years Eve (see booking options for more details).
As a classical guitarist Stephen specialises in the suave and romantic style of Spanish classical music but also has an interest in early music from England and he has been recognised as an expert and sensitive performer of guitar arrangements of John Dowland’s lute works. While being able to perform exclusive and rare works of classical music Stephen also covers all the popular classics and many hits from the 20th (and 21st) Century.
Stephen has been playing the guitar since he was ten and has spent his life to date honing his skills as a performer. A specialist in classical and Spanish guitar styles he can draw from a huge repertoire of pieces ranging from Elizabethan dances to Classical sonatas Romantic ballads and 20th century standards. His mastery of the guitar also means he is able to arrange and prepare almost any modern pop song by request (given some notice!) which can then be performed at your function.
Stephen began guitar lessons at the relatively late age of thirteen but quickly progressed through the grades astonishingly reaching grade 8 just four years later before going on to study music at the University of Liverpool. On graduating he moved to Spain where for the next year he studied the guitar in its true spiritual home – Andalucía – travelling around the south of Spain holding recitals busking and playing in bars and restaurants. This proved to be a real Baptism of fire as he found the Spanish people both appreciative and critical which meant he really had to be on the top of his game!
On return to the UK Stephen set up his private teaching practice in Merseyside where he shared his love for the guitar while continuing his performing work. During this time he began working with local bands playing a range of indie and country music on tour and in the studio. He now divides his time between playing in a country rock duo a live electronic dance band and his solo classical performances – a truly versatile performer!
All this means that whatever your musical needs Stephen is sure to perform beautifully elegant and refined music to help make your event extra special.
Choose any of the following booking options when you hire Classical Guitarist Stephen Stanley from Alive Network
- New Song Request Add £24
- New Years Eve Booking Add £108
Hire Stephen Stanley to perform on New Years Eve
- Evening Event Add £48
If you are hiring Stephen for an evening event (8pm onwards), please
Choose one of the following performance options when you hire Classical Guitarist Stephen Stanley from Alive Network
- 2 x 45 minutes £0
- 3 x 45 minutes Add £30
- Wedding Ceremony & 2 x 45 minute sets Add £36
- 4 x 45 minute sets Add £48
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