Funchal Guitar Quartet Guitar quartet performing classical to pop, tailored to your event.

We require a level, dry performance area with enough space for four seated guitarists and music stands, four stable chairs without armrests, and adequate lighting to read sheet music. Amplification requirements depend on the venue and audience size and will be agreed in advance. Where amplification is used, access to a nearby power supply is required. Outdoor performances require shelter from rain, direct sunlight and strong wind.

Please provide the venue address, whether the performance will be indoors or outdoors, the available performance space and the expected audience size. We also need details about access for unloading equipment, parking, setup and soundcheck times, and any available sound equipment or noise restrictions. For outdoor events, please confirm a suitable covered area and an indoor alternative in case of unsuitable weather.

Sound and lighting equipment should be provided by the organiser. Alternatively, we can arrange these services through an external provider, subject to prior agreement and an additional fee.

We can arrange a DJ service before our performance and between sets, provided this is agreed in advance and included in the booking contract. Availability, timings and fees will be confirmed when booking.

Highlights include performing at Teatro Municipal Baltazar Dias in Madeira and at the Madeira International Guitar Festival. We also give two concerts every week in Funchal, regularly sharing our music with local audiences and visitors.

We enjoy performing at a wide range of events, from concerts to corporate functions and private occasions. Each setting offers an opportunity to share our eclectic repertoire and tailor the programme to the occasion.

We are four guitarists with university degrees in music, and we teach guitar at the local conservatoire in Madeira. We have been playing together for five years, bringing our shared experience as performers and teachers to the quartet. Our work includes regular concerts in Funchal, festival appearances, corporate events and other engagements.

Our influences include the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and the Croatian Guitar Quartet, particularly their ensemble playing, versatility and creative approach to repertoire. We also draw inspiration from Astor Piazzolla’s tangos, Brazilian music, including bossa nova and samba, and pop and rock artists such as The Beatles and Queen, reflecting the eclectic nature of our programmes.

Yes, we give two concerts every week in Funchal, welcoming both local audiences and visitors to Madeira. These concerts showcase our eclectic repertoire and offer an opportunity to experience the quartet live.

We typically need 30 minutes for setup. The performance duration and number of sets depend on the service booked and are agreed in advance with the client.

Yes, we are happy to perform outdoors, provided suitable conditions are in place for the musicians and the agreed sound and lighting setup. The performance area must be level, dry and protected from rain, direct sunlight and strong wind.

Yes, clients are welcome to help choose the repertoire. We work with them to tailor the programme to their preferences and the theme of the event. Specific requests should be discussed in advance so we can confirm feasibility and preparation time.

Audience reviews highlight our musicianship, expressive playing and varied repertoire, alongside the interplay between the four guitarists. Listeners also appreciate our warm rapport with the audience and the introductions to each piece, describing the concerts as welcoming, engaging and memorable.