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Workshops in Paris for new Play with Music by Timothy Tate

25/2/2016

I'm just back to the UK after three days in Paris spent with script writer Dom Douglas, six actors from France, UK and USA, two Paris based musicians and two directors on the forthcoming musical play 'Le Chanteur Anglais' to be produced by Theatre Association 'Les Fabricants'.

The play was devised and developed by myself and the script writer Dom Douglas and very loosely based on our experiences in the city, the tourists, French Chanson, the international community, the artistic journey and making a home far from home. I composed and worked on 8 songs from the play with the singers/actors and other musicians. Exciting times afoot!

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Performing For the Sheriff

13/2/2016

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Last night I performed at Cardiff's highest restaurant, on the dizzying 5th floor of the new Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan University building in the city. The top end restaurant there is called The Classroom and High Sheriff Heather Stevens CBE yesterday evening hosted an event in aid of the Samaritans and attended by the charity's UK chairwoman, the daughter of it's founder, and numerous other esteemed guests. The event clearly required some high quality live music executed with a rare and exquisite panache, but it ended up being me who got the call.

Amongst several compliments I received on the night came this from the event organiser, Cathie Brannigan,
"...thank you so much for bringing the wonderful tones of your classical guitar to create such a wonderful atmosphere for our guests yesterday evening. We were delighted that you were available to play for us and our guests really enjoyed hearing your repertoire."

Lovely stuff!

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Synthfonia Cymru at 'From Now On' festival 12-14th February 2016

27/1/2016

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I'm excited to be taking part in the Synthfonia Cymru performance at the From Now On Festival at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff on Valentine's day. I shall be playing synthesizers alongside Sweet Baboo and others in response to phrases beginning 'Love is...' which will be spontaneously typed into a computer by members of the public and then projected.

More information here.

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New TV Theme Tune !

27/1/2016

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To those of you in Wales, my compositional television debut is on the horizon! I have recently been commissioned to compose and record a theme tune for the upcoming TV show 'A Box Full of Comedy' which is a comedy sketch show headed by Dan Mitchell. Further information here. The instruments, software and live are all played by myself on the recording. I had a high-energy, 'Have I Got News For You' sort of feel to it in mind. I hope you like it!

The first series will be aired from February 22nd 2016 on Made in Cardiff (channel 23!)

Enjoy!

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Classical Guitar Lessons in Cardiff

15/12/2015

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Looking for a Christmas or birthday present for someone special?!

Look no further. Get them 5 Classical guitar lessons from an expert Classical guitar teacher in Cardiff for less than the usual price of 4!* That's £99 (instead of £125) for a great start in the wonderful world of guitar playing for a beginner, or the gentle shove for the latent guitarist who has let their skills slip over the years!

Classical guitar lessons take place in Timothy's music studio at his home near Cardiff Bay.

Please see this page for more details or Contact Timothy for more information.

Merry Christmas!

*All 5 lessons must be taken within two months of first lesson.

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RELOCATION !

17/9/2015

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As of September 2015 I have relocated from Paris, France to Cardiff, South Wales in the UK. While I remain available for engagements in France, Europe, and beyond, I shall be based in Cardiff, UK for the foreseeable future.

I shall continue to provide exceptional classical guitar performances for weddings, restaurants, hotels and various events from the well placed Cardiff in South Wales, with easy access to the rest of the UK from its central location, and Europe via its international airport.

In addition to this I shall be expanding my composition portfolio for an increasing demand of documentary film soundtracks. Links and more info coming soon...

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Upcoming Concerts In Paris... Classical Music IN Contemporary Spaces

24/5/2015

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Bonjour tout le monde !

Come experience music for the unique duo of viola and guitar in the ambiance of a café (Friday 5th June at l'Anticafe Louvre) and cellar of a bar (Thursday 11th June at Charlie). With a combination of instruments rarely heard, you will be touched by the rich and subtle sounds of the viola and classical guitar together, playing an interesting and varied program sure to inspire. The program will consist of works by Ravel, Lejet. Poulenc, Wordsworth and Tchaikovsky amongst others.

Free entry. Limited seating. No reservations. Suggested donation: 5€-10€.

Kyle Collins, viola
Timothy Tate, guitar

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Venez découvrir des œuvres pour alto et guitare en vivant l’expérience d’un programme varié tant qu’un café concert (vendredi le 5 juin, à l'Anticafe Louvre) ou dans la cave intime d'un bar (jeudi le 11 juin, à Charlie, cave du bar tendance). Inspirez-vous avec les sons riches, subtils et rarement entendus. Le programme comprend des œuvres de Ravel, Lejet, Poulenc, Wordsworth, Tchaikovsky parmi d’autres. Vous passerez une soirée intime et pleine d’émotion en écoutant la musique à la fois inspirante et excitante autour d’un café ou un verre.

Entrée libre. Place limitée. Pas de réservation. Don suggéré: 5€-10€.

Kyle Collins, alto
Timothy Tate, guitare

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New Recordings - 2 Cds available now! & Listen To New Tracks

9/12/2014

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I am very pleased to announce the release of not one but two CDs of solo guitar music recorded in Paris in 2014! They are both available to buy via my contact form (send me a message expressing how many of which CDs you require and I'll set up Paypal payment and international shipping). CDs are €12 each or €20 for two, €27 for three including international postage and packing! My 2009 album 'Classical Guitarist' is also available (see below for details.)

'Revoir Paris' (2014) features French music including several of the wonderful chanson arrangements by Roland Dyens, classics by Piaf and Gainsbourg and Debussy's sublime Clair de Lune.
Full tracklisting:
1-2.. Revoir Paris, La Mer - Charles Trenet
3. Un Jour Tu Verras - Georges Van Parys / Mouloudji
4. La Vie en Rose - Louiguy / Edith Piaf
5. La Chanson des Vieux Amants - Gérard Jouannest / Jacques Brel
6. La Javanaise - Serge Gainsbourg
7. Tango en Skai - Roland Dyens
8. L'Hymne a L'Amour - Marguerite Monnot / Edith Piaf
9. Clair de Lune - Claude Debussy

(arrangements by Roland Dyens, Jorge Nolla and François Kleyjans)

'In South America' (2014) features my favourite guitar music from Mexico, Paraguay, Brazil and Venezuela; from the divine substantial theme and variations by Manuel Ponce, exhuberant vituosity of Barrios and serveral succinct and joyful numbers by Pernambuco and Lauro, and two dreamy pieces of a style that may be deemed less typical of Latin American music!
Full tracklisting:
1. Theme, Varié et Finale - Manuel Ponce
2-4. Registro, Vals Venezolano 2, Vals Venezolano 3 - Antonio Lauro
5. Waltz No.4 - Agustin Barrios
6-8. Sons de Carillhoes, Po de Mico, Grauna - Joao Pernambuco
9. Solidao - Antonio Carlos Jobim
10. Choro Saudade - Agustin Barrios

'Classical Guitarist' (2009) my first full length album contains a collection of romantic and lively music from composers of Spain and South America (and one from my own pen!)
Full tracklisting:
1-9. Valse Poeticos - Enrique Granados
10. Sky Song - Timothy Tate
11-13. Choro No.1, Gavota Choro, Scottish Choro - Heitor Villa-Lobos
14. Julia Florida - Agustin Barrios
15. Braziliance - Laurindo Almeida
16. Danza Braziliera - Jorge Morel

Tracks from the three albums can now be heard here !

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Perfect paris wedding

15/10/2014

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The first wedding of the 2014 summer season now winding down was one of my favourites. Great couple, nice guests and two great spots to play in. Here are a few pictures from the fantastic photographer on the day Andy Gaines.

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Transcription of 'My Girl' By the Temptations for Classical Guitar

18/6/2014

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Download 'My Girl' by The Temptations - transcription for Classical Guitar by Timothy Tate page 1 of 2
(PDF file)

Here is the arrangement I made for a wedding of this 1960s Motown classic.

I have included here the first page (of 2) of the arrangement. If you like the look of it, send me a message on my contact form with your email and tell me where you're based and I will email you the whole piece for free. The reason I do this is simply because it's the best way of finding out how many people have downloaded and are potentially playing the piece.

I have no copyright rights to the song and so I am offering this transciption to anyone who would like to play it. If you own the rights and would like me to remove it, please let me know and I shall do so without hesitation! If you perform it please credit Timothy Tate as arranger. I have left out fingering to keep the score clear for your own though will happily send a copy with my fingering on if anyone's struggling to make the more awkward passages work!

Enjoy!

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New TV Theme Tune !

Classical Guitar Lessons in Cardiff

RELOCATION !

Upcoming Concerts In Paris... Classical Music IN Contemporary Spaces

New Recordings - 2 Cds available now! & Listen To New Tracks

Perfect paris wedding

Transcription of 'My Girl' By the Temptations for Classical Guitar

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