Pianist
Declan Flannery
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Mozart Piano Concerto in D after J. C. Bach (2017)
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell Piano Cover
J. S. Bach, Prelude in C Major, BWV 846
About Declan
Versatile classically trained pianist with over twenty years experience available for weddings, functions, accompaniment and recitals!
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Newcastle upon Tyne
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Declan
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Declan's Song list
Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
Try Everything - Shakira
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Greatest Day - Take That
Fields of Gold - Sting
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
Impossible - Aviators
Butterfly - Wada Koji
Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
My Way - Frank Sinatra
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Frank Sinatra
Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra
Georgia on my Mind - Ray Charles
Mr. Bojangles - Sammy Davis Jr.
The Man I Love - George Gershwin
I Dreamed a Dream - Les Misérables
On My Own - Les Misérables
Bring Him Home - Les Misérables
Stars - Les Misérables
Music of the Night - The Phantom of the Opera
Danny Boy - Traditional
Dearly Beloved - Yoko Shimomura
Pathétique Sonata - Ludwig van Beethoven
Air on the G String - J.S Bach
Prelude in C Major - J.S Bach
Canon in D - Pachelbel
Clair De Lune - Claude Debussy
Notturno - Edvard Grieg
Arietta - Edvard Grieg
Never Enough - The Greatest Showman
Invisible - Zara Larsson
Romantic Flight - How to Train Your Dragon
Both Sides Nows - Joni Mitchell
Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Waller
This Land - The Lion King
Big Time - Michael Giacchino
Berceuse - Frank Bridge
I Dreamed a Dream - Les Miserables
Send in the Clowns - Stephen Sondheim
Farewell to Stromness - Peter Maxwell Davis
Traumerei - Robert Schumann
Nocturne in E-Flat Major - Chopin
Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor - Chopin
Gymnopédie - Erik Satie
The Water of Tyne - Traditional
The Blaydon Races - Geordie Ridley
Ma Bonnie Lad - Traditional
The Parting Glass - Traditional
Keep Young and Beautiful - Dubin & Warren
Hernando's Hideaway- Ross and Adler
Someone to Watch Over Me - Gershwin
I Can't Help Falling in Love with You - Creatore, Weiss & Peretti.
The Girl from Ipanema - Antônio Carlos Jobim
Bill - Kern and Wodehouse
Zombie - The Cranberries
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
I Write the Songs - Barry Manilow
Maria - West Side Story
Somewhere - West Side Story
Martha - Tom Waits
Tom Traubert's Blues - Tom Waits
Old '55 - Tom Waits
The Heart of Saturday Night - Tom Waits
Ruby's Arms - Tom Waits
Grapefruit Moon - Tom Waits
Heaven's Light - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - The Wizard of Oz
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
Don't Stop Believin' - Journey
Almost - Bowling for Soup
Closer - The Chainsmokers
At Last - Etta James
Your Song - Elton John
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - Elton John
Tiny Dancer - Elton John
Candle in the Wind - Elton John
Big River - Jimmy Nail
Go the Distance - Michael Bolton
Adagietto from Symphony no.5 - Gustav Mahler
Waltz - Edvard Grieg
The Watchman's Song - Edvard Grieg
Elves' Dance - Edvard Grieg
The Fields of Athenry - Traditional
Scarborough Fair - Traditional
Greensleeves - Traditional
The Water is Wide - Traditional
Song for my Father - Horace Silver
Embraceable You - George and Ira Gershwin
Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma
Body and Soul - Johnny Green
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane
Blue Moon - Richard Rogers
Summertime - George and Ira Gershwin
When She Loved Me - Toy Story 2
Reflections - Mulan
I See the Light - Tangled
Remember Me - Coco
Beauty and the Beast - Beauty and the Beast
Assorted other works and any requests.
Declan's Prices
Last updated: 2025
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £75 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £187.50 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £300 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £400 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Clients often praise the variety of my repertoire and my ability to adapt to any style of genre, providing a "something for everyone" result. I'm also noted often noted for my professionalism and for being very easy to work with.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
I am a frequent performer across the North East and have been resident at several Newcastle venues including the Crowne Plaza and St. James's URC. Other notables venues performed at across the country include The Lit and Phil, Newcaslte Theatre Royal The Swinburne Hall, The Turner Sims, Southampton Guildhall, The Anvil and Alnwick Playhouse to name a few.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
In addition to the great classical pianists and composers I'm also heavily influenced by many contemporary artists including Billy Joel, Fats Waller, Gregory Porter, Ludovico Einaudi, Yann Tiersen and many others.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
I was recently the MD and pianist for the Newcastle Theatre Royal run of Gerry & Sewell which played for six standing ovations from sell out crowds over the space of five days and received rave reviews. Besides this I've played at many high profile venues across the UK and internationally.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
Minor timing changes are usually no problem at all and as long as they're workable within my schedule I'm more than happy to adjusted to them. More significant ones may be possible but will depend on specific circumstance, again, very happy to discuss this if needs be.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
I typically don't provide this kind of service as it is not my expertise.
How much time do you need to set up?
If the venue has a piano there I can arrive and begin playing pretty much immediately! If I am providing the piano myself a short time is required to set it up, but this typically does not exceed thirty minutes. Although, I usually like to be at a venue at least an hour beforehand to account for any unforeseen issues etc.
If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?
Absolutely! I'm used to performing on venue's own pianos so this is perfectly fine and in fact preferable as it negates the need for transporting and setting up an electronic instrument.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Of course! I have a wide repertoire that you're more than welcome to choose from and I will also happily learn new pieces that are desired. Certain pieces may work better than other when it comes to being performed on solo piano but I will happily discuss specifics.
Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?
I can provide my own digital piano and amplification in certain circumstances but this will depend on travel. Very happy to discuss specifics relating to this but my preference is performing on acoustic instruments already at a venue where possible.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
I am very happy to learn specific songs for events and in fact do this very regularly Depending upon the number of songs, complexity, and timeframe involved there may be specific considerations for these requests but I am happy to discuss that beforehand!
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Renaissance, 1920s era music, 1940s era music, 1930s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Ceilidh, Country, Folk rock, Irish rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Swing, Gospel, Covers, Pop, Motown, Vintage, R&B, Soul, Funk, Rock, Classic rock, Christmas, Traditional church music
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Church service
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Other skills:
Accompanist, Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Actor, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Producer, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Singing teaching
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