Pianist
Michael Raggatt
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About Michael
Michael is Encore's highest rated pianist who is an exceptional performer and can curate a playlist perfect your event.
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London
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Michael's Reviews
From Encore customers:
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Jennifer C
4 months ago
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4 months ago
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3 years ago, for a Wedding in Braintree CM7 5PL
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3 years ago, for a Wedding in Ingatestone
Encore badges
Most booked musician of 2022!
Most booked musician of 2021!
2nd most booked musician of 2023!
As seen on TV!
Has performed on television
100 gigs
Legendary: 100 bookings through Encore!
Saved the day!
Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice
8th Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years
Encore expert
Demonstrated expertise by completing the Encore Academy
Member of the Encore community forum
Michael's Song list
Classical :-
Adagio for Strings - Barber
Air on the G String - Bach
Ambre - Nils Frahm
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba - Handel
Ave Maria - Schubert
Ave Verum - Mozart
Birdsong - Einaudi
Butterfly - Grieg
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Chanson de Matin - Elgar
Cinema Paradiso - Ennio Morricone
Clair De Lune - Debussy
Dance Of The Hours - Ponchielli
Dawn - Mario Marianelli
Deux Arabesques - Debussy
Experience - Einaudi
Fly - Einaudi
Grand Valse - Delibes
Gymnopedie - Satie
Heartbeats - Alexis Ffrench
Love Theme - Ennio Morricone
I Giorni - Einaudi
Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Bach
La Fille Aux Cheveux de Lin - Debussy
Liebestraume - Liszt
Love Theme - Morricone
Maestro - Hans Zimmer
Mariage D'Amour - Senneville
May Be - Yiruma
Minuet in G - Beethoven
Moment Musicaux - Schubert
Nocturne No.1 - Chopin
Nuvole Bianche - Einaudi
Odeon - Ernesto Nazareth
Onset - Giles Lamb
Pavane - Faure
Pie Jesu - Lloyd Webber
Prelude in C - Bach
Preludes - Chopin
Primavera - Einaudi
River Flows In You - Yiruma
Rivers - Alexis Ffrench
Salut D'Amour- Elgar
Sheep May Safely Graze - Bach
To A Wild Rose - MacDowell
Una Mattina - Einaudi
Waltz in A - Brahms
Wedding at Trondhaugen - Liszt
Wedding March - Mendehlsson
Jazz :-
All Of Me - Gerald Marks
At Last - Etta James
Autumn Leaves - Jerome Kern
Beyond The Sea - Albert Lasry
Blue Skies - Irving Berlin
Cheek to Cheek - Irving Berlin
Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
Dos Gardenias - Buena Vista Social Club
Everything - Michael Buble
Feeling Good - Michael Buble
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Girl From Ipanema - Jobim
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
I Thought About You - Jimmy Van Heusen
In A Sentimental Mood - Ellington
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Let There Be Love - Nat King Cole
L.O.V.E - Frank Sinatra
Misty - Erroll Garner
Moondance - Van Morrison
My Favourite Things - Rodgers
Nature Boy - Eden Ahbez
Nearness Of You - Norah Jones
Take Five - Dave Brubeck
The Way You Look Tonight - Jerome Kern
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Pop :-
A Million Dreams - Greatest Showman
A Sky Full Of Stars - Coldplay
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Ain't Nobody - Chaka Khan
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All My Life - K-Ci & Jojo
All Of Me - John Legend
All You Need Is Love - The Beatles
As It Was - Harry Styles
Best Day Of My Life - American Authors
Came Here For Love - Sigala
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Bob Crewe
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
City Of Stars - La La Land
Clocks - Coldplay
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Dancing in the Moonlight - Toploader
Does Your Mother Know - ABBA
Empire State Of Mind - Alicia Keys
Everything She Does Is Magic - Sting
Glasgow Love Theme - Craig Armstrong
Greatest Day - Take That
Grow Old With Me - Tom Odell
Hello - Adele
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
From This Moment On - Shania Twain
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Halo - Beyonce
Havana - Camila Cabello
Heartbeats - Jose Gonzalez
Hey There Delilah - Plain White T's
Hold Me While You Wait - Lewis Capaldi
Hoppipolla - Sigur Ros
I Do, I Do, I Do - ABBA
I Get To Love You - Ruelle
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
Latch - Sam Smith
Layla - Eric Clapton
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Lover - Taylor Swift
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Mr Brightside - The Killers
Natural Woman - Aretha Franklin
New York State Of Mind - Billy Joel
No Scrubs - TLC
On Top Of The World - Imagine Dragons
Only You - Yazoo
Ordinary People - John Legend
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey-Rae
Rather Be - Clean Bandit
Read All About It - Emeli Sande
Save Room - John Legend
Save Tonight - Eagle Eyed Cherry
Shallow - Lady Gaga
She's Always A Woman - Billy Joel
Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Shiver - Coldplay
Signed, Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Somewhere Only We Know - Lily Allen
Songbird - Eva Cassidy
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Sweet Love - Anita Baker
Symphony - Clean Bandit
Take Me To Church - Hozier
The Book Of Love - Peter Gabriel
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) - Natalie Cole
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Titanium - Rihanna
Toxic - Britney Spears
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Wherever You Will Go - Charlene Soriai
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Yesterday - The Beatles
You Are The Best Thing - Ray Lamontagne
You Are The Reason - Calum Scott
You've Got A Friend - Carole King
Your Song - Elton John
Bollywood:-
Aaoge Jab tum Saajna
Ajeeb Dastaan
Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si
Enna Sona
Gulaabi Aankhen
Hai Ana Dil toh Awaara
Hum Bewafa
Hargiz Na The
Kal Ho Na Ho
Kehte Hai Khuda Ne
Jashn-E-Bahaaraa
Maula Mere Lele Meri Jaan
Pehla Nasha
Pelli Nazar Mein Race
Rattan Zambiya'n
Rabat Kehte Hain Khuda
Tu Hi Yaar Mera
Tum Hi Ho
Tumhi Dekho Naa
Tujhe Kitna Chain Lage
Film:-
A Million Dreams - The Greatest Showman
A Thousand Years - Twilight
A Whole New World - Aladdin
Always Remember Us This Way - A Star Is Born
Another Day of Sun - La La Land
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Lion King
City of Stars - La La Land
Colours of the Wind - Pocahontas
Comptine d'un Autre Été, L'après-Midi - Amelie
Feather Theme - Forrest Gump
Gabriel's Oboe - The Mission
Glasgow Love Theme - Love Actually
Happy Ending - The Little Mermaid
How To Train Your Dragon Theme
I Love NYE - About A Boy
I Dreamed A Dream - Les Mis
I Get To Love You - Cinderella
Kissing You - Romeo and Juliet
Music of the Night - Phantom of the Opera
My Heart Will Go On - Titanic
One Summer's Day - Spirited Away
James Bond Themes (Various available)
Jurassic Park Theme
Shallow - A Star is Born
Sleeping At Last - Twilight
Sunrise, Sunset - Fiddler on the Roof
Tale As Old As Time - Beauty and the Beast
The Heart Asks Pleasure First - The Piano
This Is Me - Greatest Showman
You've Got A Friend In Me - Toy Story
Christmas:-
All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
Baby, It's Cold Outside - Frank Loesser
Driving Home For Christmas - Chris Rea
First Noel - Trad.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Trad.
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Trad.
Little Drummer Boy - Harry Simeone
Let It Snow - Cahn-Style
Once In Royal David's City - Trad.
Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Eddie Pola
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Johnny Marks
Santa Baby - Phil Springer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Coots
Silent Night - John Rutter
The Christmas Song - Mel Torme
White Christmas - Irving Berlin
Winter Wonderland - Felix Bernard
Plus many more! Always happy to take requests as well if you're looking for something specific.
Michael's Prices
Last updated: 2024
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
Performance duration | Price | |
Short performance (up to 15 min) | £295 | |
Up to 1 hour | £400 | |
Up to 2 hours | £525 | |
Up to 3 hours | £650 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£375
Drinks reception
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£450
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.
£700
Add-ons
Baby Grand Piano Shell
+£100
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Clients love the wide choice of repertoire I have available as often different styles will suit different sorts of occasions. I'm always happy to offer my own suggestions as well as over the years I have the experience to suggest what will usually work best.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
A selection of some of the many wonderful venues I have been fortunate enough to perform at:
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
NED Hotel
Hilton Waldorf Hotel
House of Commons
White City House
Pizza Express, Dubai
Green Room Jazz Club, Dubai
Berkeley Castle
Hampton Court House
V&A Museum
Landmark Hotel
Brampton House
10 Castle Street
Coombe Lodge
Elmore Court
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Claude Debussy, Jamie Cullum, Chet Baker, Keith Jarrett, Chopin
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium
Performed on TV show 'Made in Chelsea'
New Year's Eve on Dubai's Palm Island.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
I'm happy to provide music through my PA system between sets to make sure the ambience of music continues through your event. The playlist can either be one I have already or one of your own.
How much time do you need to set up?
If there is a piano already at the venue then setup time is just 20 minutes. If I'm bringing along my keyboard then 45 minutes will suffice.
If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?
Yes of course! (Provided it is in working order and in tune)
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
I'm more than happy to discuss set list choices with you. My repertoire covers a variety of genres so just let me know the music that you love and I can offer my experience with suggestions as to what works well too.
Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?
Yes, not a problem! I have a high quality professional keyboard that creates a great, authentic piano sound. Also available is my piano shell setup which only a few pianists have. This creates the look of a grand piano but sits an electronic keyboard inside. This opens up the possibilities where the piano can be placed in a venue.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes! I'm happy to learn a song or two for you for your event. I'm often requested particular songs for wedding ceremonies or special events. It's always nice for me to discover new music and expand my repertoire too!
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Film / TV music, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Covers, Vintage, Top 40, Christmas, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1990s era music, Pop rock, Contemporary classical, Bollywood
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise
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Other skills:
Producer, Accompanist, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Songwriter, Transcription, Composer, Arranger
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