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String Quartet London (LM) - ID512
Styles String Quartets
Counties Bedfordshire • Berkshire • Buckinghamshire • East Sussex • Essex • Greater London • Hampshire • Hertfordshire • Kent • Northamptonshire • Surrey • West Sussex
Biography
This String Quartet was established in 1994 by professional musicians based in London and the South East. They are an all female quartet, specialising in creating the perfect ambiance, tailored to the occasion, drawing from an extensive and varied repertoire.
They are dedicated to music making of the highest calibre for a wide variety of events, including weddings, parties and corporate functions. Most of their work is within the Home Counties and South of England, but they are happy to discuss performing in other locations.
" Many thanks for an excellent performance. Please pass on my thanks to your colleagues who performed with their usual aplomb. "
- Royal Bank of Scotland Group
Anda
Anda was born in Bosnia and graduated from the Sarajevo Academy of Music. She was a member of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Sarajevo and the orchestras of the Sarajevo and Dubrovnik Opera Houses. Anda now freelances and teaches in London.
Hélène
Hélène was born in Montréal and studied the violin at the Conservatoire de Montréal. She then went to the University of Toronto to further her studies in music. She won a scholarship to study in Michigan, USA and at the Zurich Conservatorium. She played with the Montréal Symphony Orchestra and since emigrating to England she has played with numerous West End productions and top orchestras.
Jane
Jane was a performance undergraduate at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, receiving the Ernest and Doris Haigh Memorial Award for achievement and commitment to studies, and has a masters degree in Contemporary Music Studies from Goldsmiths College, University of London. She too is a freelance professional, combining performing work with orchestras, ensembles and operatic societies with working with autistic children at the Rainbow School. Jane also teaches viola at Kingston University. Recent solo appearances include Walton's Viola Concerto, two performances of Beethoven's Romance in F and Corelli's Christmas Concerto with Kingston Philharmonia, Atterberg's Suite for Violin, Viola and Strings with Richmond Chamber Symphony.
Kate
Kate grew up in Oxfordshire and Rutland. She continued to study the cello privately after graduating from Cambridge University. She is now a freelance cellist and teacher. Kate is the principal cellist of the London Phoenix Orchestra and several opera companies in London and the home counties. She is also a regular member of the Aurelian Ensemble, in addition to playing in other freelance orchestras and chamber music groups.
Their repertoire ranges from classical music, including many popular classics and operatic favourites, to jazz standards, light music and popular tunes. They have music from shows and music from films, lots of lively music and romantic music.
If you have a particular favourite which is not on their list, Jane will be happy to discuss the possibility of getting it or arranging it for you.
SAMPLE REPERTOIRE
Classical Music
Pachelbel - Canon
Bach - Air on the G String
Bach - Double Violin Concerto
Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Handel - Water Music
Vivaldi - Excerpts from The Four Seasons
Corelli - Concerto Grosso No 8
Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Mozart - Divertimenti
Sorkorcevic - Andante
Faure - Pavane
Operatic Favourites
Puccini - O Mio Babbino Caro
Puccini - Quando M'En Vo
Bizet - Habanera from Carmen
Mozart - Voi Che Sapete
Mozart - Non Piu Andrai
Verdi - La Donna e Mobile
Verdi - Brindisi - Drinking Song
Offenbach - Galop (Can-can)
Gounod - Waltz from Faust
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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