Both Brian Oates and Rae Borough have been playing classical guitar for over 20 years. They have been performing together as a duo for over 6 years. Brian Oates, after graduating from Cornish College in 1987, went on to study at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles where he received his Master of Music degree. Rae Borough graduated from Cornish College in 1988 receiving a Bachelor degree in music. In addition to performing as a duo, both Brian and Rae are professional guitar instructors.
"The music of
Four Hands Twelve Strings made our wedding magical!"
- Mark and Cheryl Reynolds, Newlyweds.
"I recently
had the pleasure of hiring this duo for our company holiday party and highly recommend them to anyone
seeking professional musical entertainment. Their musical style is very enjoyable and helped to create a perfect
atmosphere at our event. I personally received many complements from our staff on their musical presentation.
- Marci Monroe-Jones, office manager, KPFF Consulting Engineers.
Enjoy the elegance of classical music from Renaissance lute pieces to the more modern sounds of Debussy. With music from Bach and Beethoven to Debussy and Pachelbel, Four Hands Twelve Strings will add that special touch of class at your event. Some of the pieces they perform include Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring by Bach, Canon in D by Pachelbel, Chaconne by Handel, Fur Elise by Beethoven, Clair de lune and La fille aux cheveux de lin by Debussy, Scherzino by Haydn, Waltz by Mozart, Toy for Two Lutes by Robinson, The Flatt Pavin and Galliard to the Flatt Pavin by Johnson, Two Part Inventions by Bach. Four Hands Twelve Strings can also play requested pieces with advance notice.
Whether your event is large or small, your special day will be one to remember with the wonderful music of Four Hands Twelve Strings.
Listen to a RealAudio sample:
(If you don't have it already, you can download the free RealAudio Player. The RealAudio format is very effective at compression, however the audio quality is low -- the sound is
rather tinny, like an old pocket transistor radio. This is not a flaw of the recordings or of the artists).
Holiday Repertoire:
Sample Clip
Non- holiday Repertoire:
Sample Clip
Rae Borough can also be hired as a solo performer.
Solo Guitar:
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Bagatelle
Op. 35, no 8