| Description | Price |
| Solo piano or violin for up to 1 hour at a venue within 5 miles of Reading | £95 |
| Solo piano or violin for up to 1 hr + 50 miles travel from Reading (£1 per mile) | £195 |
| Price per additional hour (solo violin/piano) | £95 |
| Violin and Guitar for up to 1hr + 50 miles travel from Reading (£1 per mile) | £290 |
| For each additional hour of violin and guitar | £190 |
I trained in piano and violin at Oxford University, Goldsmiths, and with the National Youth Orchestra. I have been performing beautiful piano and violin music for over 25 years. I have performed in the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall and played at the Dorchester and Landmark hotels for weddings in London and the world-famous Jazz Cafe. My repertoire includes classical, jazz, contemporary rock & pop. I can use my digital piano if your venue doesn’t have one. All equipment is PAT Tested. I can also play beautiful solo violin music, and I'd be delighted to play a mix of solo violin or piano at your event. I can also provide a guitarist to accompany me if you want a duo (have a listen to the recordings for an idea of the sound). You can also listen to my music by asking your digital device to "Play Roger Proctor".
"inspiring" MOJO
"quietly quirkily brilliant set" 4/5 UNCUT
"an absolute treat" 9/10 NME (New Musical Express)
Based in Reading, Berkshire
= areas covered (up to 200 miles)
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
Sunflower - Post Malone Swae Lee
I could write a book
All of Me - John Legend
My funny valentine
The Lady is a tramp
Home to Mama - J Bieber
Basin st blues
Girl from Ipanema
Photograph - Ed Sheeran
Don't know why
Isn't she lovely
A Thousand Years — Christina Perri
Have I told you lately
Night in Tunisia
Between the devil and the deep blue sea
Bluesette
Yesterday's
Don't worry bout me
One day I'll fly away
I wish I knew how it feels to be free
A foggy day
Somewhere over the rainbow
Your song
Embraceable you
Here's that rainy day
Quiet nights of quiet stars
Desafinado
Y todavia la quiero
Alice in wonderland
Moon river
Something stupid
By the time I get to Phoenix
Can't take my eyes off you
Wonderful tonight
Days of wine and roses
Strangers in the night
Just the way you are
Funky 2 -5
Song for my father
As time goes by
Angel eyes
Come fly with me
Guitar blues
I get a kick
Mood indigo
Beautiful love
Blue moon
Nightingale sang in Berkeley square
Don't get around much anymore
Caravan
Improvisation 3
Misty
New York
Una Mattina - Ludovico Einaudi
Yesterday
Nice work
Ladybird
Unforgettable
The nearness of you
Bewitched
Blue and sentimental
That ole devil called love
Somewhere only we know
Georgia on my mind
Night and day
Round midnight
All blues
Summertime
Ain't Misbehavin
Autumn leaves
Back in the alley
C Jam Blues
Pop/Rock Selection
Have I told you lately - Van Morrison
Sunflower - Swae Lee + Post Malone
Home to Mama - Bieber
Wild World - Cat Stevens
Angels - Robbie Williams
Dont' Know Why - Norah Jones
The Closest Thing to Crazy - Katie Melua
Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
Shape of My Heart - Sting
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Lady in Red - Chris de Burgh
I'll Fly Away - Bacharach
Rule the World - Take That
You Raise Me Up - Westlife
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
I Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Nothing Compares - Sinead O'Connor
A Thousand Miles- Vanessa Carlton
Yellow - Coldplay
Your Song - Elton John
Chasing Pavements - Adele
If I were a boy - Beyonce
Issues - The Saturdays
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
I Will Always Love You - Dolly Parton
Against all odds - phil collins
As Time Goes By - Casablanca
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
Everything I Do - Bryan Adams
How Deep is Your Love - Bee Gees
Love Is All Around - Wet Wet Wet
Mad World
Moon River
Take my Breath Away
Unchained Melody
Every Breath You Take
Fields of Gold
I Dreamed a dream
Killing Me Softly
The Lady in Red
This Years Love
Trouble
What the World Needs Now
When I Fall in Love
When You Say Nothing At All
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Yesterday - Beatles
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Hero - Mariah Carey
Waterloo Sunset
By The Time I get to Phoenix
Let It Be
Just The Way You Are
What a Wonderful World
Song For Guy
Eternal Flame
Beautiful
Make You Feel My Love Adele
Norwegian Wood
Imagine
Isn't She Lovely
Someone Like You Adele
Chasing Pavements
If I Ever Lose My Faith In You sting
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Traditional Classical Repertoire
Rachmaninov 18th Variation
Satie Gymnopedie
Liszt Liebestraume
Pachelbels Canon
Ravel's Bolero
Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no.2 Slow Movement and First Movement
Mahler - Death in Venice
Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Romance from Lietuenant Kije by Prokofiev
Prokofiev Violin Concerto
Elgar Nimrod
Elgar Cello Concerto
Holst - Venus from the Planets
Mozart Concerto 22 (slow movement)
Bach Arioso
Elgar Chanson de Matin
Debussy Theme from Clair de Lune
Mozart Elvira Madigan
Handel Largo from Xerxes
Thais Meditation
Polotsvian Dances
Smetana Vltava
Wedding Marches
Beethoven slow theme from Pathetique sonata
Ravel Pavane
Puccini --Oh My Beloved Father
Heller Etude
Bach Air
Fur Elise
Minuet in G
Moonlight Sonata
Bocherrini Minuet
Chopin Largo
Bach C Major Prelude
Bach F minor Prelude
Mozart Ave Verum
Chopin Theme from Raindrop Prelude
Mozart Romance from Eine Kleine
Puccini - One Fine Day
Handel Water Music
Visi d'arte from Tosca
They call me Mimi - La Boheme
Beethoven Vln Concerto
Puccini - Your Tiny Hand is Frozen
Puccini - Nessun Dorma
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Chopin Etude no.3
Chopin Theme from Waltz op69 no1
Chopin Theme from Waltz op 69 no.2
Kismet by Borodin
Chopin Nocturnes and Preludes (op28 no.6, op28 no.7 A major prelude)
Contemporary Classical And Film Music Repertoire
Why One? Roger Proctor
Summit Roger Proctor
Adagio - Samuel Barber
Cavatina - From the Deer Hunter
Cinema Paradiso - Eric Morricone
Any Other Name - American Beauty Soundtrack
Music From Amelie
Balcony Scene from Romeo and Juliet
Music from The Piano - Michael Nyman
I'm Going to Make a Cake - Philip Glass
Opening Piece - Philip Glass
The Piano - Yann Tiersen
Le Onde - Einaudi
I Giorni - Einaudi
In Ultra Vita - Einaudi
Una Mattina - Einaudi
Speak Softly
My Heart Will Go On
Parking space, 2 metre square space and a plug socket.
Yes, a digital piano can be supplied if a piano is not available at the venue.
Directions to the venue is important.
I don't play music between acts since I am usually playing non-stop.
Please check with the venue that the piano is in tune. If not, I can organise tuning of the
instrument by a professional tuner (usually around £75).
If you would like to book me, I will require a non-refundable deposit of £45 (which includes a 14 day refundable cooling off period) with the total balance (less the deposit) payable within
6 weeks of the occasion
As well as an enhanced DBS certificate, I hold full public liability insurance.
My most memorable gig was playing at the Jazz Cafe, Camden with Holton's Opulent Oog. The audience was electric and the vibe was amazing!
I particularly like the calm and contemplative music of Einaudi, alongside more up-tempo works by the likes of Elton John or Billy Joel. When I am playing jazz, my main inspiration is Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans.
I have been performing classical, contemporary and jazz music for 40 years. One of my most memorable experiences was playing Mahler's Second Symphony (violin) in the Proms.
I enjoy playing at weddings and accompanying drinks events to create that 'special' vibe.
I normally arrive an hour before the performance to set up. For each hour I play, I take a 5 minute break.
I am happy to play outside as long as there is cover from the rain and there is access to electrical power.
I can learn specific songs before the event.
Previous customers would describe my piano music as beautiful and emotionally charged.
No problem, let me know well in advance (at least two months) of your special occasion and
I'll provide you a quote for performing the piece. I can also accompany other musicians, again
please provide the music within two months of the occasion so that I can provide you with a
quote
Yes, absolutely! The solo violin is the perfect accompaniment for your walk down the aisle or the signing of the register. I play on a beautiful acoustic instrument that is more than 300 years old! And then, pop and jazz piano at your drinks reception will create a completely different feel.
Private Parties
Weddings
Royal Albert Hall (The Proms)
Birmingham Symphony Hall
St Johns Smith Square
Dorchester Hotel, London
Landmark Hotel, London
Mansion House, London
Reading Town Hall
Leeds Town Hall
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
Jazz
Pop
Soul
Rock
Classic Rock
PAT tested
Instrumental
100% acoustic (no power)
Public liability insurance
Will travel internationally
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