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Classical and Light Classical
This very popular string quartet - 2 violins,
viola & 'cello - are always a great success at weddings. They
will play for the ceremony and reception, usually moving outside
with the guests during the summer months. They always look immaculate
in their matching outfits.
The four players are all fully professional musicians
who thoroughly enjoy playing together. They are frequently told
that their enjoyment and enthusiasm in their playing is infectious!
The Rosewood Quartet have a very large repertoire of music ranging from Bach
and Mozart to Gershwin and The Beatles. You can either chose the
music for your wedding ceremony from their extensive repertoire
list, or leave the choice to the quartet.
Rosewood Quartet has public liability insurance.
For client's comments and more information on
the quartet please visit their website on www.rosewoodquartet.com
If The
Rosewood String Quartet is not available on the date you require
we have some other excellent string quartets that we can book for
you
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Harp Soloist
One of our most popular offerings, the harp provides
a beautiful visual and musical accompaniment to weddings and receptions,
or indeed for any other occasion, with popular and light classical
music.
Divertimento have several highly accomplished
harpists that we book regularly throughout the year. It is advisable
to book really early as they are extremely booked up far in advance.
We also have a number of harpists who play the
Celtic Harp and one with a Paraguyan Harp. For more details please
see Solo Instrumentalists.
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Harp & Flute/Harp & Violin Duos
Sarveena's repertoire includes folk songs, Classical
and World music and Celtic Silver plays Celtic, Classical and early
music. These flute and harp duos combine two of mankind's oldest
instruments to charm with their evocative, haunting sounds.
The Walpot Brothers, a Violin and Harp Duo, have
toured Britain, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Switzerland and France.
Their repertoire has been assembled from all over Europe and contains
many Classical and Celtic songs and also vocal accompaniment. The
harp and violin fraternally blend to create a unique style. The
music is top-class in technique and expression, and this together
with the joy and humour of the presentation leaves a lasting impression.
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True Divas
The True Divas is a classical singing duo of professional
opera singers trained to the very highest standard. They can provide
anything from a full concert to corporate entertainment, and can
sing at weddings and fund raising events. Their repertoire varies
from classical songs through opera to musical theatre and cabaret.
Reviews
Louise Walsh, soprano, "a soprano of such
crystalline freshness that one cannot help but instantly fall in
love with her" (Opera Magazine), "a lovely voice with
a brilliant coloratura" (The Times), "magnificently sung"
(Opera Magazine).
Alison Kettlewell, Mezzo Soprano, "superb"
(The Observer), "simply brilliant (The Times), "quite
excellent" (Opera Magazine), "sang with a velvety lustre"
(Rheinische Zeitung).
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Wedding Trumpet - Paul Thomas
Why not thrill to the sound of trumpet and organ
during your wedding ceremony entrance and/or exit, maybe with a
voluntary by Purcell, Clarke or Charpentier? Or "chill" to a beautiful
Ave Maria or slow movement by Haydn or Flor Peeters during the signing
of the register? Would your guests enjoy the extra excitement of
a soaring trumpet descant during the hymns? Together with a chamber
choir they could hear the opening of the Vivaldi "Gloria". With
a soprano soloist, the Royal wedding favourite "Let the Bright Seraphim"
could be performed. These are only a few examples of a vast range
of possibilities.
Paul Thomas has performed with the BBC Concert
Orchestra, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra,
English Touring Opera, Glyndebourne Touring Opera, Milton Keynes
Chamber Orchestra, Northern Sinfonia, RTE National Symphony Orchestra
(Dublin), Sadlers Wells Touring Opera, Wren Baroque Soloists and
Wren Consort, traveling to Austria, France, Germany, Greece, Holland,
Israel, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. He has also lived in Italy
for extended periods, appearing with the Orchestra Boccherini di
Lucca, Baroque Ensemble of the Orchestra di Parma, Orchestra Emilia
Romagna Arturo Toscanini, Orchestra Regionale Toscana and Orchestra
Tiepolo.Now based again in his native Cornwall, he continues to
combine his activities as a trumpet player with organizing masterclasses
in Tuscany. He is available to discuss your wedding requirements.
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Piano and Organ
We have some very talented pianists on our books
who can play a variety of styles. There is no problem if a piano
is not available as an electric piano can be provided.
If you would like to have a first class professional
organist to play for your wedding ceremony then look no further,
we can provide one for you.
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Guitar
Solo Guitar - for more details please see Solo Instrumentalists.
Guitar Duos - 2 Guitars or Guitar and Flute.
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Aspidistra
Aspidistra is a stylish professional trio comprising
violin, piano and cello, playing elegant, evocative music. Shades
of tea-time at the Ritz with waltzes, old songs and romantic tunes
from shows gone by. This trio also doubles as a Classical &
light classical piano trio.
Trio Con Brio
Trio Con Brio create a romantic, happy
atmosphere for you so that you can relax and savour every moment
of your big day. The trio comprises clarinet, cello and piano and
provides musical entertainment of the highest quality for any occasion.
Trio con brio
Classical mp3 Trio
con brio Lightmp3
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Viano
What better way to create the perfect setting
for your wedding than to have romantic music played by violin and
piano. Viano will play at your ceremony, whether in a church, register
office or other venue (providing an electronic piano if necessary). In church they can provide organ and violin, and can then move on to play at your reception.
Hosting a party at home? Viano will wow your guests and friends. What better way than the effect of 'live music'?
Viano have a vast repertoire and are able to create any atmosphere you should wish.
"They were perfect for the celebration of
our mother's life, performing a wide selection of pieces with style
and personality, which was much appreciated." 2009
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Duo Ten Strings
Cello and Classical guitar together, with one
offering the possibilities of bowed sound and the other the beauty
of the plucked instrument, make a rare and exquisite combination.
The instruments together produce an almost orchestral sound of haunting
beauty. Their repertoire includes Classical, light popular, European,
South American, jazz and folk music.
Duo Ten Strings mp3
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White/Phippen Duo
Clarinet/Saxophone and piano. This duo's repertoire
is very broad, ranging from light classical to popular jazz.
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The Cockroft Canter Duo
Violin & Piano for your special event. Based in
South Devon, and with many years of music-making experience, they
play both light & Classical music from the 18th to the 20th Century
and can provide an electric piano when there is no piano available.
Anna Cockroft plays the violin & piano and Pam Canter plays the
piano & recorders, which means that they can play their music in
a vareity of arrangements.
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Abbey Brass
Abbey Brass was formed in 1983 by trombonists John
Powell (of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) and James
Fulkerson (the eminent American composer and soloist). Then, as
now, it combined players based in the West Country with others based
in London and other musical “hubs” (the original line-up
usually included performers from the BBC Symphony Orchestra, London
Symphony Orchestra and Royal Ballet Orchestra) in a variety of ensemble
sizes and instrumentations, to perform concerts and lecture recitals,
at weddings and in conjunction with choral societies, the length
and breadth of Great Britain and in France. As a celebration of
its first quarter century, Abbey Brass recently went on tour to
Italy as a dectet of American, British, Danish and Swedish players
and academics. Its repertoire ranged from the Renaissance to both
“art” and “light” music of the present day,
bringing together a vast range of performance experience from all
points of the compass, from the Northern Sinfonia via the Orchestra
of the Royal Opera House Covent Garden to Teatro Massimo di Palermo,
and from Dallas Symphony Orchestra to Malmo Opera House. Abbey Brass
would be happy to provide you with any combination of players, from
a single trumpet player with an organist for your wedding ceremony,
via the ever popular quintet format to the rich, symphonic sound
of the dectet and beyond.
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