Neil Smith in ensemble...

with John Turner on Recorders: John Turner is one of the world's finest players and with Neil, the Duo perform exciting virtuoso music from the 16th Century up to the present day. Many new works have been written for this duo.

with Alison Stephens on Mandolin: Alison, recently of Captain Corelli fame is also Mandolinist at the Royal Opera House and this Duo Rosso has a mainly Italian style programme featuring guitar solos to suit.

with Brendan McCormack on Guitar: Brendan is one of Liverpool's finest musicians and he is also known as John Lennon's favourite player. Music from Elizabethan times up to Lennon-McCartney with a man who knew them.

with Lorna Rushton, Soprano: Lorna is a clear voiced singer who won the Duchess of Kent Award and with Neil, their repertoire ranges from Dowland, Purcell and Schubert to Britten and Copeland and Villa-Lobos.

with Marina Tafur, Ladino Soprano: Marina is a special, stylish singer from the Colombian Opera House and in this rare recital, the duo play Sefardic ballads... Spanish-Jewish originals of long ago creating incredible sonorities together.

with Andy Follin: Andy is a fine tenor voice who sings with Opera Ireland and presents music for special occasions with Neil by Schubert, Hahn and Italian composers. Ideal for weddings and celebrations.

with Colin Johnson, Narrator: Colin is an international artist whose talents include poetry writing and reading which, along with Neil's guitar take the listener on journeys around the globe... humour and virtuosity together.

with The Guitar Wizards: The two guitars of Neil and Leonardo can transform your wedding/dinner/celebration. Classical/Latin/Spanish solos and Jazz/Standards feature early in the day followed by up-tempo electric guitars plus vocals with the finest dance hits. A complete entertainment for that special occasion.

with Zingara: Neil's guitar is joined with violin and cello to make a truly 'Classical' contribution to your special day. Vivaldi, Boccherini, Pachelbel, Albinoni and so many great melodies played live for you and your guests.

Neil Smith Publications...

 
 
CDs: La Danza, Spanish Virtuoso Music. Contact: kgerrard1@compuserve.com
   
Vista del Sur, Latin-American Music. Contact: janirving@hetnet.nl
 
Virtuoso, Italian & Spanish Music. Contact: avantidisplay@aol.com
 
Here we come a Piping, English Music w/Recorder. Contact: info@forsyths.co.uk
 
The above albums can be ordered via Neil Smith by phone or email (click here)
 
 
Books, Music Tutors, etc...
 
Guitar Technique Doctor (in two books) Guitar tips on technique, tone, posture, exercises and advice on playing well. Dr Downing Music, England. 0161 437 5607
   
Six Dances by Michael Praetorius A set of famous Renaissance pieces for solo guitar, D-tuning, played as a suite. Contact: www.theguitarstudio.freeserve.co.uk
   
Niel Gow's Shadow by Neil Smith. Wonderful Scottish music (originally set on the fiddle) by one of Scotland's finest musicians. Includes the haunting Niel Gow's Fiddle, Banks and Braes and the rousing Scots Wha Hae. Contact: www.theguitarstudio.freeserve.co.uk
   
Have Guitar, Will Travel Neil Smith's travel guide to the guitar world with the most incredible stories around. On the road with a professional guitarist as he tours the globe. Sold via Lathkill Music. www.theguitarstudio.freeserve.co.uk
   
Guitar Tuition Lessons in most styles given, GCSE, A-Level, Diplomas, all Grades and preparation for college or university auditions and festivals. Examiner for various universities and colleges, available as adjudicator for festivals, competitions, etc. Phone 07818 431575 for info