Geoff Robb
Geoff Robb
Classical/Spanish guitarist
Geoff Robb's expertise as a Classical / Spanish guitarist provides an extra touch of style to any social or business occasion.

He offers a wide range of background and performance music, both gentle and entertaining for Wedding Receptions, Dinner Parties, Business Functions, and Promotions all over the south of England.

Geoff specialises in playing music at weddings - an average of 70 a year - and is the only guitarist recommended by Virgin Bride. His extensive repertoire allows him to play during the Wedding Ceremony or Drinks Reception, the Wedding Breakfast, or any combination of these, and he is able to perform in or outdoors using gentle amplification to enhance the sound.

He has a wide repertoire of classical music ranging from Bach to the “Cavatina,” and specializes in Spanish music featuring all the well known classics such as the “Concerto de Aranjuez’ by Rodrigo and the “Asturias” by Albeniz.

He studied classical guitarist under Paul Gregory (winner of the International Segovia Prize), has a diploma in Jazz and has released 2 classical solo CDs. His next recording will be released in 2004 featuring his own compositions for solo guitar.

Geoff has played concerts in the International Guitar Festivals of Great Britain, Nottingham and Lewes, performed with the legendary Herbie Flowers and supported many international touring acts including Eduardo Niebla, Clive Carroll and Tony Cox (South Africa).

He has performed as a soloist with The Bath Concertina Orchestra and enjoys regular concerts at festivals including Glastonbury, Edinburgh and Brighton where his shows are always a sell out

Corporate clients include Honda, Debenhams, Bristol Chamber of Commerce and Virgin at many different kinds of events, ranging from opening nights, to product launches. Satisfied clients include The Savoy and the Park Lane Hilton and Geoff performed for Princess Anne at the opening night of the refurbished Brighton Dome Concert Hall.

Appraisals

“Very talented – makes the guitar sound like 2 guitars and a piano”

- BBC Southern Counties

“A sensitive player”

- Bath Evening Chronicle

“We would recommend Geoff Robb to anyone who wants to have sophisticated live music for a commercial or private event”

Peter Cope, Marketing Manager, Honda,

“Many people commented on how much they enjoyed listening to Geoff”

Jean Watkins, Trust Secretary of the Reedham Trust Charity,

"Whenever Geoff plays, I always receive many favourable comments about his music and the quiet unobtrusive manner with which he entertains our guests. I have always found him to be extremely professional, co-operating with our requirements”

Graham Coles, Manager of Shelleys Hotel, Lewes

Sample Repertoire

Tarrega:Recuerdos de la AlhambraMatteo Carcassi:Study in A
 Caprichio Arabe Study in B Minor
 Gran ValsAlbert Cano:El Delirio
Rodrigo:Adagio from Concerto de AranjuezGranados:Dance Espanola No 5
Barrios:Una Limosna Por El Amor de DiosJ.Perambuco:Sounds of Bells
 ValsAntonio Vivaldi:Largo from Concerto for Guitar
Santorsola:Prelude from Suite AntigaBach:Prelude in D (from cello preludes)
Turina:FandanguilloGerald Garcia:Etude No 6
Molino:Prelude in D minorLuis Romero:Melodie Espanola
Isaac Albeniz:AsturiasTraditional:Romance
Stanley Myers / Williams:Cavatina Farruca (flamenco)
Villa Lobos:Prelude No 4 Mi Favorita
Fernando Sor:Various Studies Habanera

Music Samples

J.S. Bach Prelude in D 856 kb Pernambuco Sounds of Bells 893 kb

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