Carl Rutenberg
Carl Rutenberg

Carl Rutenberg

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Introduction: Carl Rutenberg classical guitarist student of Alexandre Lagoya 1 of 5 top classical guitarests in the world also performs folk in 10 languages, bossa nova, flamenco style, ragtime etc. Performances on radio, television, weddings, special events, lovely intimate evening parties eg Don Cesar, Safety Harbor Spa, Heart Foundation, Public TV, the Vinoy, from 10 people up to 3000 people Carl can make your event truly memorable. A student of Conservatoire de Musique and Jeunesses Musicales, Orford Arts Center, Eaton Center, etc solo guitar, duo guitar, guitar and flute, guitar and ude, guitar and voice , guitar and percussion, are some of the possibilities for your special evening. Solo recitals up to guitar and full orchestra, guitar and dance recital, guitar in a Spanish Lorca play, musicals such as Man of La Mancha and Story Theatre, TV and radio and numerous private parties are part of his history. He also teaches privately for qualified students. He has taught at Manitouwabing Fine Arts Center having 23 students 3 times a week in master classes with beginners performing a concert from beginner after 7 weeks. Sound system, and excellent customer service and pricing to match your event are available to fit your needs Carl Rutenberg takes great pride in pleasing his audience and will gear his performance to fit your taste with his abundant skill set. From quiet romantic classical from all of the periods from Baroque to Renaissance to Romantic to Classical period to Latin styles . Folk in languages such as French,Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Hebrew, Yiddish, African, Creole, and English of course give an amazingly varied program in Classical, Bossa Nova, Folklore and Latin music. With over 7 hours of material available Carl will satisfy your quest for musical excellence for your special event.
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Thumbtack U.
Mar 4, 2017
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Marcelo C.
Feb 11, 2017
When I think about machinery . The only name that comes to mind is Carl. The customer service is second to none. From the beginning of my purchasing experience to the end car was there to make sure that everything is exactly as his describe. I cannot say enough about Carl Rutenberg
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Larry K.
Feb 19, 2017
Carl is an expert at locating, negotiating and managing the logistics challenges of a major machine tool purchase. I have known and worked with him for 30+years and am pleased to recommend him unequivocally.
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Barbara W.
Feb 11, 2017
Carl Rutenberg is an amazing classical guitarist who has impressed the most discriminating guests at private parties at our home as well as delighting us all as diners in fine restaurants. He is a true professional and never fails to entertain us and thrill us with the quality of his work.
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Sarah W.
Jun 13, 2017
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  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    Pricing will vary with hours involved, preparation required, distance traveled, and level of difficulty . Solo Duo or multiple band members will also vary rates. Sound equipment requirements will affect rates . Range from 100.00 to 2000.00 most jobs are from 100-500.00 range

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Conservatoire de Musique of montreal in classical guitar, theory, harmony, solfege or sight singing, dictation, chamber music - graduated with Bacalauriat Mcgill University - bachelor degree in management with minor in classical guitar Jeuness Musicales du Canada- Orford Arts Center -3 years study with Alexandre Lagoya- 1 of 5 top classical guitarests in the world - master classes and performance Manitou-wabing Fine Arts Center- Parry Sound Ontario- guitar instructor- 23 students 3 times a week in Master classes- they performed a concert after 6 weeks from straight beginner - folk and classical concerts, solo, duo - guitar and flute, 2 guitars, guitar and voice, guitar and string quartet, guitar and full orchestra doing 2 Vivaldi concertos, Man of La Mancha, folk song club, Story Theatre, guitar and dance production, guitar with band, folk in 10 languages, Bossa Nova, Ragtime, etc etc 3 years of activity Folk Song Club president in High School numerous play productions in multiple languages playing and private lessons from the age of 7 with STeven Fentok of Mcgill University, Florence Brown, Marie Prevel of Conservatoire de Musique, Peter McCutcheon, Juan de la Rota, Tiberio Nascimento in multiple musical categories multiple instrument combinations- solo guitar, duo guitar, guitar and flute, guitar and voice, guitar and ude, guitar and string quartet, guitar and full orchestra, guitar and dance production, guitar and rock band, guitar and jazz band, guitar and country band, guitar and latin band, oldies , dozens of musical parties, radio performances, television performances, studio work, from 10 people to over 3000 people in a bond raising gala, Public television Ch 24 in Pinellas county was aired 17 times they liked it so much, Jewish life in Tampa Bay, festival performances for Chanukhah, Christmas, Mass, church performances, weddings, concerts, etc etc , locally performed at the Vinoy-weddings, Safety Harbor Spa-, Boys and Girls Club event, Don Cesar - weddings, etc etc

  • How did you get started doing this type of work?

    I have been playing and performing and teaching from the age of 7 , won a talent show at the age of 7 which prompted lessons , performances, band in high school, clarinet, drama and musicals which became full fledged concerts, solo , duo, band, string quartet, chamber music, studio work, Conservatoire, Mcgill, Manitouwabing, weddings, bar mitzvahs, church groups, holiday concerts , Jeuness Musicales, Orford Arts Center - lots of perfoming and teaching throughout my career. I even managed to combine machinery business and musical careers when i did a corporation performance for Christmas giving a musical evening and sold a machine during the course of the evening. Once only for that combination.! I enjoy making people happy and introducing them to many different types of music they likely have never heard before. Traveled across the country as a guitar duo to Toronto, Colorado, California the Windsor Arms Hotel-17 weeks at the courtyard Cafe in Toronto , Eaton Center, opening of a Art gallery , played auditions across the country and got job offers in every venue except 1 where they wanted acid rock which i dont do. Also did University concert venues.