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String Quartet Bournemouth
Styles String Quartets
Counties Devon • Dorset • Hampshire • Somerset • West Sussex • Wiltshire
Biography
This Bournemouth based quartet are a versatile professional musical ensemble specializing in popular classical and baroque music.
The ensemble is directed from the violin by Jack , recent co-leader of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and past leader of the Royal Ballet Orchestra.
Other musicians include:
Fiona B.Mus, Head of string teaching at Canford School.
Gillian ALCM, professional Team Leader at Coda Music Trust.
Joseph , former principal cellist of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Gillian ALCM, professional Team Leader at Coda Music Trust.
Joseph , former principal cellist of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.
Barbara , pianist with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and piano teacher at Brockenhurst College.
David , MA (Organist and harpsichordist), former Director of Music at Canford School.
Franck , resident arranger
Classic FM is Britain's most heard radio station and this quartet take this repertoire onto the concert platform, and into hotels, corporate entertainment functions, social events and weddings.
Peace of mind is important to brides - their musicians are members of professional guilds which use standard legal contracts and monitor high standards of performance and reliability.
The weddings industry regard this quartet as the district’s specialists in social function entertainment, (“From Bach to Bacharach” is their motto). They appear at Rhinefield House, Chewton Glen, Langtry Manor, Highcliff Castle, Kingston Maurward House and many other established venues.
Recommendations
“Just the right atmosphere" – (National Trust)
“Thank you for creating a wonderful atmosphere”
“ You helped to make our day very special indeed…..we will definitely recommend you in the future”
“ You helped to make our day very special indeed…..we will definitely recommend you in the future”
“We were all thrilled with the atmosphere”
“It all worked superbly...we thoroughly enjoyed it”
“Thank you so much for your contribution to a very happy day”
What they offer:
They can entertain guests as they arrive for the ceremony either civil or in the church. Music you would hear on Classic FM, Vivaldi “Four Seasons”, Bach concerto for 2 violins, Mozart Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, or for the serious listener Haydn and Bethoven string quartets.
They can play at the ceremony - pieces like “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba” by Handel or Mendlessohn’s Wedding march for the brides arrival, Elgar “Salut d’Amour” or Pachelbels Canon (this year's world cup theme), for the signing and Joplins Ragtimes, for example, at the departure.
They can entertain guests for the drinks reception and dinner, (a string quartet only needs 4 square meters of space).
Sample repertoire for Wedding ceremonies:
Sample repertoire for Wedding ceremonies:
Vivaldi - Four Seasons
Bach - Air on a G string, from suite no.2, Brandenburg Concerto no.3, Jesu, Joy of Man,s Desiring, Concerto for 2 violins
Pachelbel - Canon
Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Largo, Water Music
Mozart - Eine Kleine Nacht Musik
Elgar - Salut D'Amour
Delibes - Flower Song
Bach - Prelude in G from the cello suites
Reception Music
Popular
Joplin Ragtimes
Music by the Beatles
Jazz standards
Cock Linnet
Monti Czardas
Krein Gypsy Carnival
Classical
Bach, J S – Ave Maria; Air from Suite in D Major; Brandenburg 3; Concerto for 2 violins, Sleepers Awake
Beethoven string quartets
Mozart Divertimenti
Borodin – Quartet no.2 from the film Kismet
Boccherini - Minuet
Chopin – Waltz (Op. 70 no. 3)
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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
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