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Cello Duos / Groups
Cello Duo 2 - ID507
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Biography
This Cello Duo provide music for weddings, parties and corporate events. Small enough to be a perfect accompaniment for the most private functions but also suitable as a different, quirky alternative to the string quartet. We offer a luxurious string sound at a more competitive rate and cater to your specific needs.
The duo was formed in the summer of 2004 from a desire to explore the rich but unknown repertoire of this great combination. They were soon heard to great acclaim at major venues across London. Pippa and Ruth are outstanding young professional cellists with a great deal of performing experience behind them.
They have played recitals at Hyde Park Chapel, St Mary le Strand, St Magnus the Martyr and St Olaves in London, at the Kingston Cello Festival and in Weymouth as part of the South Coast Recitals Network. They have also performed for functions at The Mansion House, City Hall, 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin), Channel 4, Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel, the Queen’s House and the Cutty Sark.
Audiences and clients at these high-profile events include the Duke of Edinburgh, Sir Nicholas Serota, Sir David Attenborough and Anton Mosimann to name a few!
Pippa
Pippa graduated with Distinction in the Postgraduate Diploma in Performance from Trinity College of Music in 2005, where she was a scholar studying with Lowri Blake and Joely Koos. She was principal cellist of the Symphony and Chamber Orchestras and won many prizes including the Classical Concerto and the Solo Bach Competition. Pippa gained her undergraduate degree at the University of Birmingham where she was invited to perform the Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto with the University Sinfonia.
Pippa is a freelance orchestral cellist and performs regularly with orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland (including recent trial), Southbank Sinfonia, and the BBC Concert Orchestra (mentor scheme).
Pippa has travelled the world with the Sonas Quartet on the Saga Cruise Ships. She has performed at the Wigmore Hall and future solo engagements include a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations with St Paul’s Sinfonia in April 2008.
Ruth
Ruth studied at Trinity College of Music with Alison Wells and Natasha Pavlutskya. Whilst at Trinity Ruth won the Leonard Smith Prize for string duo and also gained a scholarship to continue her studies with Natasha on the postgraduate diploma course. Ruth now studies with Naomi Butterworth.
Ruth performs regularly as a chamber musician and has recently performed Mendelsohn’s Octet with Krysia Osostowicz in aid of children traumatised by the war in the former Yugoslavia. Ruth has been guest soloist with Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra, and will soon be performing Tchaikovsky’s Pezzo Capriccioso with St Paul’s Sinfonia in April 2008.
Ruth also has several teaching posts including cello teacher and chamber music coach at City of London School for Boys. In her spare time, Ruth enjoys running and in 2006 she ran the London Marathon. Ruth hopes to run it again some time soon and preferably faster!
SAMPLE REPERTOIRE
Baroque
Pachelbel Canon
Vivaldi Danza Pastorale from ‘Spring’ (The Seasons)
Bach Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Sheep May safely Graze
Arioso
My Heart ever Faithful from Cantata #68
Air on the G String
Handel Bourree and La Rejouissance from The Fireworks Music
Water Music Suite
Purcell Trumpet Tune
Classical
Mozart Rondo alla Turca from Piano Sonata in A Major
Menuetto and Romanza from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Arias from Figaro, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute
Haydn Heavens Are Telling from The Creation
Presto from String Quartet in F major op 74
Beethoven Ode to Joy from Symphony<
WHY BOOK WITH THE AGENCY?
- Founder, Geoff Robb is a full time guitarist with over 15 years professional experience and is extremely knowledgeable about both the industry and the artists he represents.
- All our acts are hand picked from the very best musicians available in the UK
- Competitive quotes
- We provide a high level of customer service and are always available to answer your questions