Christopher Rude
Classical Guitar
Professional Performance & Instruction
Christopher Rude, Classical Guitarist
West Salem, WI 54669
ph: 608.498.7761
Chris
Special Events
Beautiful live music for every occasion...
- Fine Dining Restaurants
- Hotels
- Galleries
- Corporate Events
- Fund Raisers
- Wine Tastings
- Private Parties
- Holiday Gatherings
Live music for your restaurant...
Despite knowing that fine dining guests prefer live music, restaurant owners admit their reluctance to provide it for three main reasons: cost, available space and quality. Many say they would provide live music for their guests if the musician could create the desired dining atmosphere without “eating up” precious floor space and revenues. Christopher offers the perfect solution: Timeless, sophisticated, live music without excessive cost or space requirements. Drawing on extensive experience in upscale dining rooms, he can help you provide your guests with a more memorable dining experience conducive to increased wine, liquor and dessert sales, without wasting valuable space or resources. A seasoned professional, Christopher will work with you to create an atmosphere that enhances your guests' overall experience and encourages them to come back again and again.
Live music for corporate events and parties...
Designed to blend into the background and compliment the ambiance, Christopher's sets are comprised of the highest quality guitar compositions, transcriptions and arrangements from the last five centuries. Using your input, he can cater his repertoire to suit the needs of your particular occasion. Similar in sound to a harp, the soothing, sophisticated classical guitar can take any event from pleasant to unforgettable.
Hear Christopher play some up-tempo party selections...
- Anon. Brazil - One-Note Samba
- This old Latin-jazz standard is a cute serenade, apparently written by a monotone to serenade his lover with!
- Villa Lobos - Schottish Choro
- A mixed bag for a mixed crowd: Latin rhythms, jazz harmonies, arranged by a Brazilian on a Scottish tune!
- Zawinful - Mercy, Mercy
Simple, fun, classic. This jazz standard features a quick tempo and straightforward cheerful harmonies. Great for boosting the energy level of the party!
- Sor - Minuet in C
This fun little minuet hooks you right away. It is light on its feet, easy to follow, and proves that classical music can be the life of the party!
See the Repertoire page for a complete list of selections.
The modern classical guitar...
The classical guitar is an instrument capable of playing multiple complex parts simultaneously. In fact, the late great Andres Segovia called it a “miniature orchestra.” A modern hybrid successor to the Greek kithar, the English lute, the Italian mandolin and the Baroque guitar, this instrument utilizes both ancient and contemporary elements. Its mellow sounding nylon strings and warm tone woods make it perfect for entertaining intimate crowds.
Christopher Rude, Classical Guitarist
West Salem, WI 54669
ph: 608.498.7761
Chris