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String Quartet Liverpool - ID516
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Counties Cheshire • Cumbria • Derbyshire • East Riding of Yorkshire • Greater Manchester • Lancashire • Merseyside • Shropshire • South Yorkshire • Staffordshire • West Yorkshire
Biography
This Quartet comprises of young professionals who currently play with orchestras such as the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic and Opera North. Graduates of the Royal Northern College of Music, they have an extensive knowledge of chamber music. They are highly experienced in playing at all types of functions, providing both classical and popular music for over fifty weddings per year. The quartet has an extensive repertoire and particular requests can be arranged.
The group is happy to discuss in detail the specifics of each individual engagement whether your function is a ceremony, drinks reception, wedding meal or corporate event. Their main aim is to provide a relaxed atmosphere for your event with your choice of music.
THE MUSICIANS
Carmen
Carmen began playing the violin at just four years old and studied at the prestigious Yehudi Menhuin School. She is currently performing with the Hallé Orchestra in Manchester while continuing to play with the string quartet. Carmen has performed for many famous players such as the late Lord Menhuin and Stephane Grappelli.
James
James began studying the violin at the age of twelve. In 1999 James was offered a place on the BMUS (Hons) course at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester to study with Steve Wilkie. During his first year at college he joined a piano trio, and with them performed at the college’s prestigious Beethovenfest. In his second year James’ chamber music interests returned to the string quartet, forming a new group with whom he won the 2002 ‘Weil Prize’ and a silver medal in the ‘Nossek Prize’ the following year. James currently performs with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra and the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Simon
Simon was born in Kent and is currently playing with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in Manchester. Simon has worked with various conductors including Yan Pascal Tortilier, Mark Elder and Zubin Mehta in orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic and the Hallé
Stephen
Stephen began playing the violin at the age of ten and gained a scholarship to study at Gordonstoun School in the north of Scotland. He graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music where he was taught by the leader of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Yuri Torchinski. Stephen has played with the Riva del Garda Festival Orchestra performing a series of concerts in the north of Italy. As well as classical music, Stephen regularly performs traditional Scottish music with his ceilidh band Triple Scotch. After winning the Glenfiddich Fiddle Championships in 2003 he was given the opportunity to perform solo traditional music live on BBC Radio Scotland. He presently manages various groups around Manchester, providing corporate entertainment throughout the North West.
SAMPLE REPERTOIRE
Classical
Anon - Greensleeves
Bach - Air on a G String
Bach - Jesu, Joy of a Man's Desiring
Beethoven - Minuet in G
Bizet - Prelude to Carmen
Boccerini - Minuet
Capua - O Sole Mio
Clarke - Trumpet Voluntary
Delibes - Flower Duet
Dvorak - Humoresque
Dvorak - Chanson de Martin
Elgar - Nimrod
Elgar - Salut d'Armour
Faure - Pavane
Greig - Morning from Peer Gynt
Greig - Waltz
Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Handel - Fireworks music
Handel - Largo from Xerxes
Handel - Water Music
Haydn - Serenade
Listz - Liebestraum
Mascagni - Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Mendelssohn - Wedding March
Mozart - Ave Verum Corpus
Mozart - Drei Divertimenti
Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Pachelbel - Cannon
Purcell - Trumpet Tune
Saint-Saens - The Swan
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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