Chris is a highly accomplished classical guitarist, composer, and arranger, known for his diverse contributions to both the classical and contemporary music scenes. With a career spanning over two decades, Chris has established himself as a versatile and innovative musician, performing in prestigious venues and collaborating with acclaimed artists across a range of genres.
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As a composer and arranger, Chris's work spans an array of mediums, from film scores to commercial music production. His ability to seamlessly blend classical techniques with contemporary influences has earned him widespread recognition: Over the years, Chris has worked on numerous projects, including promotional films for Ted Baker, Corinthia Hotels, Pan Macmillan Publishing, and MTV Japan, as well as sound design for Clouddrop, Jeffrey Campbell Shoes and Calape World Tour in Japan.
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Chris’s talent extends beyond the stage and into the studio, where his work as a composer and producer has been featured in various high-profile online commercials, films, and fashion promos. Whether crafting emotional film scores or creating dynamic arrangements for popular artists, his versatility and innovation continue to shape his evolving career.
MY STORY
I began playing a four string tenor guitar age 5 strumming songs by the Beatles. At 6, I took Piano lessons and shortly after asked for Guitar lessons. I fell in love with music, the guitar and in particular the playing of Andrés Segovia.
I was awarded a place at specialist classical music school Chetham's in Manchester at 11 and later continued my studies on a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music, London.
In 2014 I was First British Guitarist in 25 years to reach the Finals of the Andrés Segovia International Guitar Competition. A moment I was very humbled by. I also reached the finals in 2015.
In 2018 and 2019 I received my first guitars from the acclaimed German luthier Julian Dammann in Cedar and Spruce respectively.
I am extremely grateful to play these exact guitars, they are out of this world.
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I am currently working on arrangements, recording repertoire and of course performing and teaching.
HIGHLIGHTS - WORK | EDUCATION
2022 - Recording sessions incl. Blud Shanti
2021 - Artist in Residence at St. Mary de Castro Church - Leicester, UK.
2019 - Composition/Prod. 'The Facility' - DMU University - Dir. Gemma Price - Co-writer/prod. Nat Jones
2019 - Arrangement 'Sound of Silence' (DECCA) No.1 UK Classical Charts and ClassicFM AOTM (Aug/Sept)
2019 - Received guitar from Julian Dammann (spruce)
2018 - Received guitar from Julian Dammann (cedar)
2018 - World Premiere 'The Fragile Loch' by Eduardo Morlaes Caso dedicated. C Trueman
2017 - J.Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez - Penzance
2015 - 31st Andrés Segovia International Guitar Competition - Spain (finalist)
2015 - Starnberg Musiktage Festival Diploma - Franz Halász
2015 - Starnberg Musiktage Festival Competition - 2nd Place (Germany)
2014 - 30th Andrés Segovia International Guitar Competition - Spain (finalist)
2014 - Composition/Prod. 'Return to the Sea' - Stampede Productions for Channel 4 - Co-producer Jo Z
2014 - Recital - Paco de Lucia Celebration Concert - Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery - London
2014 - Concert for Serbian Embassy - Crisis Flood Relief Benefit Recital
2013 - Composition/Production - Pan Macmillan Books - Co-producer Jo Z
2013 - Corinthia Hotels and Ted Baker SS13/AW13 - Producer Jo Z
2013 - Sakamoto Company and Cloudrop - Japan Producer Jo Z
2013 - Jeffrey Campbell Shoes - Japan Producer Jo Z
2012 - Guitar Solo Recitals at Ronnie Scotts (10 shows in 10 weeks) BFI Short Film Festival
2012 - Ted Baker AW12 Phormal and Survival collections - Producer Jo Z
2012 - MTV Japan's Kana Promo - Producer Jo Z
2012 - Composition 'Reparations of the Soul' feat. Ashley Walters - Precise Pictures - Co-Producer Nat Jones
2011 - Viva Ident (Viva TV NL) - Co-Producer Jo Z
2011 - Composition/Prod. 'Sakhalin Extraction or Extinction' - Vanishing World Films (doc) Co-Producer Jo Z
2009 - 2013 - Toast Fashion London - Producer Jo Z
2008 - Composition/Musical Direction 'Mojo Mickybo' Trafalgar Studios Theatre West End - London
2006 - Composition/Arrangement/Musical Direction - 'Mariana Pineda' Arcola Theatre - London dir. Max Key
2006 - Composition/Sound Design - EURODOC CBA/DFID Award and Development Fund (Radiation City)
2006 - Composition/Sound design - 'Radiation City' (doc) - Clarity Productions/More 4 - Co-Producer Jo Z
2004 - Copyist - Jody Jenkins Composer
2000 - 2004 Royal Academy of Music, London
2003 - John Dowland Songs performed with Olivia Chaney (Nonesuch)
2002 - BBC Young Musician of the Year (String Finalist)
2002 - Played for a John Williams masterclass (RAM) and personally received a guitar case as a generous gift
2001 - European Youth Guitar Ensemble (EYGE) Tour Scholarship. Dir. Leo Brouwer - NL
2000 - World Premiere | 'Personent Hodie' - Stephen Dodgson - Performing with NYGE and John Williams
2000 - 2004 Royal Academy of Music, London
1999 - Masterclass Prize - José Tomás - EGTA Conference - Cambridge UK
1998 - Finalist - Admira International Guitar Competition - Bath IGF, UK
1996 - Scholarship - West Dean Guitar Festival - Rose Augustine (Augustine Strings)
1995 - Scholarship for Music Technology - Phil Collins Trust
1995 - Festival Scholarship (full) - Bath IGF - John Taylor Trust
1995 - Scholarship Software and Equipment - Roland Music with Finale - Bath IGF
1994 - First Concerto - Vivaldi Guitar Concerto (Chetham's String Orchestra) - Congleton, UK
1993, 1994, 1995 - First Prize - Birmingham International Guitar Classic Cup
1993 - 2000 Chetham's School of Music, Manchester UK
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Contact
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