Description | Price |
Solo Guitar as background music | £200 (GBP) |
Glenn is a highly sought after flamenco and Spanish guitarist. He is a very experienced solo performer and has worked extensively in the European world music scene for over 20 years. He is also an in demand recording artist, producer and composer with recent work including Grammy nominated and Ivor Novello winning projects. As well as flamenco guitar, he plays many other instruments including Arabic oud and Turkish saz.
He has performed worldwide with musicians including Nitin Sawhney, Nizar Rohana, Natalia Garcia Huidobro, Hossam Ramzy, Gloria Lopez-Castejon, Chico Pere, Guy Schalom and Frank London. He has studied with flamenco guitarists including Juan Martin, Paco Peña and Francisco Morales. Glenn is the guitarist and producer of Calaita Flamenco Son as well as guitarist for Hamsa, Electronic Empires and Jasdeep Singh Degun.
He plays a mixture of improvised flamenco and traditional Spanish classical guitar which is perfect for themed events, weddings, private parties and corporate events. His solo guitar performances are spellbinding and offer everything from soothing Spanish classical to fast and fiery flamenco. He brings passion and flair to his music which combines traditional falsetas with his own technically excellent improvisations.
Additional flamenco musicians available on request. Solo Arabic oud music also available.
‘Glenn Sharp is a world class artist’ – world music network
‘Glenn's playing is sometimes beautiful, sometimes fiery and brutal’ – streets ahead
Normal timings for corporate, functions and weddings would 2 X 45 minute sets though this can be extended to a maximum of 2 hours performance with 3 hours maximum on-site.
The equipment Glenn uses is fully PAT tested and he has public liability insurance.
Normal amplification is suitable for around 150 people dependent on the environment. Additional PA hire is sometimes required for larger events.
Improvised:
Solea
Granadina
Taranta
Seguiriya
Buleria
Alegria
Tientos
Guajira
Farruca de Candela
Peteneras
Solea por buleria
Buleria (Am)
Buleria (Em)
Farruca
Tientos de Candela
Buleria de Imogen
Columbiana
Pieces:
Curvas
El primero Fandango
Rumba de Bernado
La guitarra vieja (farruca)
Cancion Pampeana
Moorish Dance
Dance of the Miller
Pamplona
Arisqueando
Malaguena
Orient
Danse Espagnole
El Vito
Fandanguillo
Fandangos (Juan Grecos)
Andalusian dance (Tarrega)
Alegria
Seguiriya
Rumores de la caleta
Seguidillas
Danse
Bolero
El Testamen de N’amelia
Homenaje (Le Tombeau de Claude Debussy)
Evocacion (Jose Luis Merlin)
Seguiriyas de Montoya
El Mirador
Fandango (Luis Maravilla)
Fandango (Vincent Lindsey-Clark)
Alegrias por Rosas
Peteneras
Farruca
Guajiras
Additional Classical:
Music by Sor, Catalyud, Giuliani, Mertz, Carcassi and many more
Traditional Wedding:
Bridal March
Joy of Man’s Desiring
Wedding March
Pachebels Canon
Alternative Wedding music:
Alegria
Guajira
Seguidillas
Danse
Other music available by special request
1 x normal chair without arms
1 x plug socket
2m x 2m space
parking space
parasol or shaded area for outside performances
refreshments
2 x 45 minutes standard
2 x 60 minutes by special request
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