Classical Guitarist
Chris Nicholson

Aside from his concert work as a Classical Guitarist, Chris has provided entertainment for a range of functions both corporate and personal. His music has delighted guests at cocktail parties, weddings, press launches, corporate hospitality events and intimate family birthdays. Classical guitarists can provide the perfect background in many situations, especially wedding entertainment. In London he has played in such settings as the Hyde Park Hotel, the Garrick Club and the Victoria & Albert Museum in the presence of H.R.H. Princess Alexandra. He has also entertained at the Henley Festival and aboard the cruise liners
the Black Watch and the QE2.

Chris Nicholson's repertoire includes classic works by Albeniz, Bach, Villa-Lobos, Rodrigo, Beethoven "Cavatina" by Myers and lighter music by Eric Clapton, Gershwin, John Denver and Andrew Lloyd Webber. His repertoire can be tailored to your needs.

Chris is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music. He has studied with distinguished guitarists Julian Bream and John Williams and in Spain with maestros Jose Tomas and Alex Garrobe. He has performed throughout the UK at events such as the Edinburgh Festival, the 1st International Guitar Duo Festival, the Battersea Contemporary Music Festivals and the Bolivar Guitar Series. He was a finalist in the 1998 Velez-Malaga International Guitar Competition broadcast on Spanish Television.

Alongside his solo work Chris also works in a variety of ensembles.

Gymnopedie Guitar and Flute Duo - a full range of music, experienced in Cruise, Function & Concert Work.

So Popera! Baritone & Guitar Duo - performing operatic aria together with popular classics.

The Hornsby Classical Guitar Duo - specialising in virtuoso guitar duo playing.