PRO ARTE GUITAR TRIO

Formed in 1987, the Pro Arte Guitar Trio is recognised as one of the world's leading guitar ensembles.  The Trio's distinctive sound is obtained by using a combination of different instruments: a clear, ringing treble requinto, together with standard and eight-stringed guitars.

The Pro Arte Guitar Trio has toured Europe and has given concerts throughout the UK, including many recitals at London's Purcell Room.  They have performed live on BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Classic FM and have also appeared on BBC Television on "Jim'll Fix It".

In addition to a unique repertoire of arrangements, the Trio also has a growing number of works written for them by composers such as Oliver Hunt, Timothy Bowers and Andrew York.

Raymond Burley is an international soloist and member of several chamber music groups.  He has toured the USA, Canada, Europe and the UK and given many recitals at the Wigmore Hall and Purcell Room.  He has broadcast many times on BBC radio.

After gaining a BA in music at Colchester Institute Cornelius Bruinsma went on to study at the Guidhall School of Music and Drama where he gained his Advanced Soloist Certificate.  He has performed as a soloist and ensemble player throughout the UK.

Peter Rueffer has a wide experience of chamber ensembles involving the guitar; in these capacities he has perfomed at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Wigmore Hall.