Louise Southwood
GET TO KNOW LOUISE SOUTHWOOD
British classical guitarist Louise Southwood is a passionate musician whose repertoire spans the centuries from the ancient to the modern. Her technically and emotionally precise performances have enchanted diverse audiences around the world and brings new energy to the classical guitar scene in Vancouver and Victoria.
From a very young age, Louise has performed to appreciative audiences around the globe. From concerts at St. Martin's in the Fields in London to festivals in India, intimate weddings in Bermuda, and private corporate events, Louise brings a passion for classical guitar that is unsurpassed.
CAREER BACKGROUND
As a soloist, Louise has performed extensively throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, India, Bermuda, the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Performance engagements in the United Kingdom were highlighted by appearances at The Trinity Chapel in Cambridge, The National Gallery, Westminster Cathedral, and St. Martin in the Fields in London. Louise holds a Bachelor of Music honours degree from the prestigious Royal College of Music in London, where she started her career studying under renowned classical guitarists Carlos Bonell and Gary Ryan. This was an intense performing period and involved collaborations with numerous other musicians as well as master classes with some of the world’s most gifted guitarists. Louise has taught at some of the most prestigious private schools in London, the Bermuda School of Music, and conducted Master Classes around the world.
LOUISE SOUTHWOOD’S MUSIC STYLE
Located in Victoria, British Columbia, Louise Southwood is a classical guitarist who specializes in classical and Latin music spanning hundreds of years for weddings and other special events. Louise has played at weddings in the U.K, France, Bermuda and now Canada! The services she offers include ceremony music, cocktail hour music, learn new songs, reception music, music during breaks, rehearsal dinner music, sample performances and sound / PA system.
