Hire Ali | Classical Guitarist in London

Check availability and get a free quote now - no commitment to book

From£187.50

1 hour

Like Ali?

Watch & Listen

Watch

Listen

1-3 of 10 videos

Sonatina Meridional: I. Campo by M. Ponce (recorded on 24.01.2026)

Lunchtime Recital - Alexandra Păceană (guitar), Alina Mreană (guitar)

Prelude no. 3- H. Villa-Lobos (Alexandra Păceană)

About Ali

From Bach to Ed Sheeran, elegant classical guitar for weddings, private event & celebrations - creating unforgettable moments through music.

3 of 11 photos

Classical Guitarist

London

Public liability insurance of £10 million

I started performing classical guitar since I was twelve and loved it since. With a vibrating choice of repertoire, I am an award-winning guitarist with a first-class degree in Music, currently studying my Masters of Music in London, at the Royal Academy of Music.

Ali

5 out of 5

10 verified reviews

Ali's Reviews

5 out of 5

We were absolutely delighted to have such a talented classical guitarist perform at our recent birthday celebration. From the very first piece, her playing created a beautiful and sophisticated atmosphere and made the occasion feel truly special. Her performance was exceptionally elegant, expressive and polished. She played with wonderful musicality and sensitivity, bringing warmth and character to every piece while maintaining an effortless sense of professionalism. The repertoire was beautifully chosen for the occasion, providing the perfect background during the celebration while also captivating our guests when they stopped to listen. She was also a pleasure to have at the event — punctual, impeccably presented, professional and very easy to work with. Several of our guests commented on how beautiful the music was and how much it added to the atmosphere of the evening. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a classical guitarist for a wedding, birthday, private dinner or special event. Her talent and elegant presence genuinely elevated our celebration, and we would be delighted to hear her perform again.

5 out of 5

Wedding Ceremony Alexandra was the perfect choice for our wedding ceremony. Her classical guitar playing was beautiful, elegant and incredibly moving, creating such a special atmosphere as I walked down the aisle. She was also extremely professional, friendly and well prepared. Our guests loved the music, and it made the ceremony feel even more personal and memorable. I would wholeheartedly recommend her for any wedding or special occasion.

Read all 10 reviews

Encore badges

Saved the day!

Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice

3rd Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 3 years

Ali's Song list

1. Classical guitar — essential additions

Spanish / Latin classical:

Capricho Árabe — Francisco Tárrega

Danza Mora — Francisco Tárrega

María — Francisco Tárrega

Sueño — Francisco Tárrega

Estudio Brillante — Francisco Tárrega

Rosita — Francisco Tárrega

Torre Bermeja — Isaac Albéniz

Sevilla — Isaac Albéniz

Granada — Isaac Albéniz

Córdoba — Isaac Albéniz

Malagueña — Isaac Albéniz

Zortzico — Regino Sainz de la Maza

Zapateado — Regino Sainz de la Maza

Fandanguillo — Joaquín Turina

Ráfaga — Joaquín Turina

Sevillanas — Joaquín Turina

Arada — Federico Moreno Torroba

Madroños — Federico Moreno Torroba

Alba de Tormes — Federico Moreno Torroba

Castillos de España: Torija — Federico Moreno Torroba

Castillos de España: Turegano — Federico Moreno Torroba

Vals Venezolano No. 1 — Antonio Lauro

Vals Venezolano No. 2 — Antonio Lauro

Vals Venezolano No. 3 — Antonio Lauro

Vals Venezolano No. 4 — Antonio Lauro

Seis por Derecho — Antonio Lauro

Danza Brasilera — Jorge Morel

Sonatina — Jorge Morel

Vals Op. 8 No. 3 — Agustín Barrios

Julia Florida — Agustín Barrios

Chôro da Saudade — Agustín Barrios

Un Sueño en la Floresta — Agustín Barrios

Danza Paraguaya No. 1 — Agustín Barrios

Vals Op. 8 No. 4 — Agustín Barrios

Bach / early music:

Bourrée in E minor — J. S. Bach

Prelude in C major, BWV 846 — J. S. Bach / guitar arrangement

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring — J. S. Bach

Air on the G String — J. S. Bach

Chaconne from BWV 1004 — J. S. Bach

Lute Suite BWV 996: Bourrée — J. S. Bach

Lute Suite BWV 996: Prelude — J. S. Bach

Lute Suite BWV 998: Prelude — J. S. Bach

Lute Suite BWV 998: Fugue — J. S. Bach

Pavane — Gaspar Sanz

Canarios — Gaspar Sanz

Fandango — Luigi Boccherini / guitar arrangement

Romanza — Anonymous

19th/20th-century guitar essentials

Asturias – Leyenda — Isaac Albéniz (keep as your existing title, obviously)

Capricho Árabe — Francisco Tárrega (duplicate only if needed in a separate programme; don't count twice)

Una Limosna por el Amor de Dios — Agustín Barrios

Maxixe — Agustín Barrios

Preludio No. 2 — Heitor Villa-Lobos

Preludio No. 5 — Heitor Villa-Lobos

Chôros No. 1 — Heitor Villa-Lobos

Mazurka-Chôro — Heitor Villa-Lobos

Valsa-Chôro — Heitor Villa-Lobos

Invocación y Danza — Joaquín Rodrigo

En los Trigales — Joaquín Rodrigo

Fandango del Ventorrillo — Joaquín Rodrigo

Tiento Antiguo — Joaquín Rodrigo

Romantic / wedding repertoire:

Wonderful Tonight — Eric Clapton

Tears in Heaven — Eric Clapton

The Way You Look Tonight — Jerome Kern

Moon River — Henry Mancini

Somewhere Over the Rainbow — Harold Arlen

Unchained Melody — The Righteous Brothers

Can't Help Falling in Love — Elvis Presley — already have

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face — Ewan MacColl / Roberta Flack

Kiss Me — Sixpence None the Richer

How Long Will I Love You — Ellie Goulding

Chasing Cars — Snow Patrol

The Book of Love — Peter Gabriel / The Magnetic Fields

Better Together — Jack Johnson

I'm Yours — Jason Mraz

Lucky — Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

You Are the Best Thing — Ray LaMontagne

First Day of My Life — Bright Eyes

Sea of Love — Phil Phillips

Can't Take My Eyes Off You — already have

La Vie en Rose — Édith Piaf

What a Wonderful World — already have

The Power of Love — Celine Dion

All You Need Is Love — The Beatles

Something — The Beatles

Here Comes the Sun — already have

Blackbird — The Beatles

In My Life — The Beatles

Contemporary/Pop:

Photograph — Ed Sheeran

How Would You Feel (Paean) — Ed Sheeran

Afterglow — Ed Sheeran

The Joker and the Queen — Ed Sheeran

Love Story — Taylor Swift

Wildest Dreams — Taylor Swift

Enchanted — Taylor Swift

Daylight — Taylor Swift

Adore You — Harry Styles

Golden — Harry Styles

Sign of the Times — Harry Styles

Until I Found You — Stephen Sanchez

Golden Hour — JVKE

Shallow — Lady Gaga / Bradley Cooper

Rewrite the Stars — The Greatest Showman

A Sky Full of Stars — Coldplay

Yellow — Coldplay

The Scientist — Coldplay

Fix You — Coldplay

Someone Like You — Adele

Easy on Me — Adele

When We Were Young — Adele

Love Me Like You Do — Ellie Goulding

Say You Won't Let Go — James Arthur

Hold Back the River — James Bay

Jazz / Bossa Nova / cocktail:

Desafinado — Antônio Carlos Jobim

Wave — Antônio Carlos Jobim

One Note Samba — Antônio Carlos Jobim

Triste — Antônio Carlos Jobim

Meditation — Antônio Carlos Jobim

Chega de Saudade — Antônio Carlos Jobim

Samba de Uma Nota Só — Antônio Carlos Jobim

Dindi — Antônio Carlos Jobim

Águas de Março — Antônio Carlos Jobim

Corcovado — already have

Girl from Ipanema — already have

Insensatez — already have

Fly Me to the Moon — already have

L-O-V-E — Nat King Cole

Dream a Little Dream of Me — Ella Fitzgerald

Cheek to Cheek — Irving Berlin

I've Got You Under My Skin — Frank Sinatra

Sway — Dean Martin

That's Amore — Dean Martin

Summertime — George Gershwin

Soul / Motown / party repertoire:

Isn't She Lovely — already have

You Are the Sunshine of My Life — Stevie Wonder

Signed, Sealed, Delivered — Stevie Wonder

Just the Two of Us — Bill Withers

Lovely Day — Bill Withers

Ain't No Sunshine — Bill Withers

Stand by Me — already have

My Girl — The Temptations

Let's Stay Together — Al Green

Valerie — Amy Winehouse

Back to Black — Amy Winehouse

Rehab — Amy Winehouse

Wonderwall — Oasis

Don't Look Back in Anger — Oasis

Mr Brightside — The Killers

Don't Stop Me Now — Queen

Love of My Life — Queen

Hotel California — Eagles

Sweet Caroline — Neil Diamond

Dancing in the Moonlight — Toploader / King Harvest

Ali's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£75
Up to 1 hour	£187.50
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£375

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£187.50

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£250

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.

£375

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My clients often tell me that what they love most about my performances is the warm and inviting atmosphere I create. The combination of beautiful melodies and the emotion I bring to each piece helps set the perfect tone for their events, whether it's a romantic wedding or an intimate gathering.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I've performed at a few venues in Romania, in Craiova and Bucharest. I've also extensively performed in the UK since 2022, in venues accros London or close to London area.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

I've been greatly influenced by legendary classical guitarists like Julian Bream, Ana Vidovic, and John Williams. Julian Bream's expressive playing and innovative interpretations have shaped my approach to bringing emotion to each piece. Ana Vidovic's technical precision and grace inspire me to continually refine my own technique.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

The wedding ceremony at Foxhills Country Club in Ottershaw, Chertsey.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If your timings change after you've booked me, don't worry—I'm flexible and happy to accommodate adjustments. Just let me know as soon as possible, and I'll work with you to adapt to the new schedule. My goal is to ensure your event runs smoothly, so I'll do everything I can to make sure the music fits perfectly into your revised plans.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, I can absolutely provide an iPod/DJ service before and between my sets. This allows for a seamless musical experience throughout your event, ensuring there's always the right atmosphere, even when I'm not performing live. I can work with you to curate a playlist that complements your event's vibe, keeping the guests entertained.

How much time do you need to set up?

I typically need about 15 to 30 minutes to set up before the performance. This allows me to ensure that the sound is perfectly balanced and everything is in place for a smooth and beautiful performance. I'll arrive early to make sure everything is ready well before your event starts.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Yes, you can absolutely pick the pieces you'd like me to play from my set list. I want to ensure the music perfectly reflects your taste and the atmosphere you envision for your event. I'm happy to work with you to customize the selection, making your experience truly personal and special.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring all the equipment I need to perform, including my guitar, amplifier, and any other necessary sound equipment. I will only need an armless chair to sit on. This ensures that everything is set up perfectly for the best possible sound quality, so you can relax and enjoy the music without worrying about any technical details.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance I already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account the extra rehearsal time.

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Light music, Tango, Spanish music, Christmas, Pop, German music, Italian music, Brazilian music

See all genres

Instruments:

Classical guitar

See all instruments

Event types:

Concert, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Recording session, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Cruise, Bar / Club / Venue event, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

See all event types

Other skills:

Arranger, Composer, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Actor

See all skills