(Guitarist) Kristian Richardson A versatile acoustic/electric guitarist fit for any event

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1 hour£175
2 hours£250
3 hours£350

About / Biography

Kristian is a highly skilled and versatile guitarist. He started playing the guitar when he was 7 years old and has always had a love of all different styles and genres of music on acoustic and electric guitar.

With his teachers, Helen Sanderson, Mark Eden and Chris Stell, he learnt the classical guitar repertoire. Since then, he has immersed himself in popular music and musicals. Having graduated with an honours bachelor’s degree in Classical Guitar Performance at the Royal College of Music London, Kristian went on to study 20th Century Composition for his Master’s degree at Goldsmiths University London. He has participated in masterclasses with world-acclaimed guitarists, including Martha Masters, Benjamin Verdery, Johannes Moller and Maestro Leo Brouwer.

Kristian has performed in various venues with many different types of performance. He has headlined concerts, performed at guitar festivals, worked in pit bands for musicals, at weddings, corporate events and in recording sessions. Some of these venues include; The South Bank Centre, Kings Place, Britten Theatre, Amaryllis Fleming Hall, George Wood Theatre, Two Temple Place, and many churches around London. He is also experienced in ensemble work in partnership with singers and instrumentalists.

He is a member of the Musicians' Union and fully covered by public liability insurance.

Kristian loves performing contemporary songs and movie classics as well as the standard classical guitar repertoire, with a huge library of songs that he would love to play at your event. If you have a song request for the day, let him know and he will produce an arrangement at no extra cost.

Easy to work with and highly professional, Kristian brings the highest level of guitar playing to everything he works on. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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Location

Based in South West London

Will travel up to 120 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 120 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

**Classical Guitar**

Song to the Mother - Joahannes Moller

Ananda - Joahannes Moller

Sunburst - Andrew York

Letting Go - Andrew York

Yamour - Andrew York

Rondo Rodeo - Gary Ryan

El Decameron Negro - Leo Brouwer

Un dia de noviembre - Leo Brouwer

Little Sonata - Marek Pasieczny

Studies - Leo Brouwer

Recuerdos de la Alhambra - Francisco Tarrega

Cavatina - Stanley Myers

Spanish Romance - Anon

Variations of a Theme From Mozart's "The Magic Flute" - Fernando Sor

Lagrima - Francisco Tarrega

Prelude from Cello Suite - Bach

Five Preludes - Villa-Lobos

Danza De la Moza Donosa

**Wedding Classics**

Air on G string - Bach

Clair de lune - Debussy

Gymnopedie no 1 - Satie

Morning Mood - Grieg

Wedding March - Mendelsohn

Canon in D - Pachelbel

Greensleeves - Anon

Minuet in G - Bach

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik - Mozart

Theme From Swan lake - Tchaikovsky

Largo from Winter - Vivaldi

New World Symphony Theme - Dvorak

**Pop/Rock **

Endless Love - diana Ross/Lionel Richie

Fast Car - Tracey Chapman

Wonderful World - Sam Cooke

Perfect - Ed Sheeran

All of Me - John Legend

You and Me - Lifehouse

Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis

More Than Words - Extreme

Just My Imagination - The Temptations

Make You Feel My Love - Adele

I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton

The Only Exception - Paramore

I Will Follow You into the Dark - Death Cab for Cutie

Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing - Aerosmith

As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys

My Heart Will go on - Celine Dion

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica

All You Need Is Love - Beatles

Blackbird

Eleanor Rigby

Here Comes The Sun

Here, There, and Everywhere

I Will

Penny Lane

When I’m 64

Yesterday

Shes The One -Robbie Williams

Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Eternal Flame - Bangles

Fields of Gold - Sting

Imagine - Lennon

We Are The Champions - Queen

Beautiful - Aguilera

Hotel California - Eagles

Summer Of 69 - Bryan Adams

**Disney/Pixar**

Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John

You Got a Friend - Toy Story

When Somebody Loved Me - Toy Story 2

Theme from Monster’s Inc.

Married Life - Up

Reflection - Mulan

Beauty and The Beast - Beauty and The Beast

Part of Your World - The Little Mermaid

Love is an Open Door - Frozen

Let it Go - Frozen

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

A plug (for amplified gigs) and a chair without arm rests.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Will provide my own amp and pedals. No lighting.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, please let me know what you require.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I've been performing for most of my life and have been gigging since I got out of university.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Anything! I just love performing, whether people are intently listening or just as a bit of background music!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

15 mins set up.

Can do 1 hour solid, or 45 min slots with 15 min breaks for the 2hr+ sets.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes! Just need a bit of cover if it's rainy!


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

You can pick from the categories provided which things you would like to hear. If you are picking only one category, be aware that some last less than an hour and will need to be padded out with others or with songs not on the list.

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