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String Quartet Glasgow (SA) - ID541
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Counties Cumbria • Durham • Northumberland • Borders • Central • Dumfries and Galloway • Fife • Grampian • Lothian
Biography
This all-girl quartet are based in Glasgow and are available for weddings, functions etc in Scotland.
Mairi (Violin)
She graduated in 2003 with Honours from Strathclyde University's BA Applied Music course. She was leader of the BA Applied Music Orchestra, since graduating she has worked as a freelance musician playing in Aberdeen University Orchestra and Aberdeen Symphonietta.
Mairi worked for a year as a Violin / Viola instructor for Aberdeenshire Council and now works for the City of Edinburgh Council as a string instructor. Since returning to the central belt she has been rebuilding contacts for freelance work playing in large ensembles, recording sessions and chamber work.
Morag (Viola)
For some years she combined classical violin with traditional fiddle playing before switching to the viola in the early nineties. She studied at Napier University in Edinburgh with Michael Beeston and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama with Pat Field.
During Morag's time at the RSAMD she was both principal and co-principal of several of the Academy orchestras.
Since graduation, Morag has combined a freelance playing career with teaching posts at Renfrewshire Council and Strathclyde University.
Rosamunde (Cello)
Rosamunde gained a Bmus (Hon.) from the University of Manchester. Continuing her studies a the Royal Scottish Association of Music and Drama, Rosamunde now works as a cello instructor and freelance musician. As a member of Ardstrath Piano Trio, she works with the "Live Music Now" scheme performing chamber recitals throughout Britain
Gillian (Violin)
Gillian was born in 1980 and began violin and piano lessons at the age of eight. She went on to study music at The University of Strathclyde, gaining an honours degree in Applied Music.
Gillian has played with many large ensembles. She was leader of the BA Applied Music Orchestra and The University of Strathclyde Symphony Orchestra. She has also been a member of The National Youth Orchestra of Scotland and Camerata Scotland, performing in many venues across the UK.
Gillian is currently a music instructor, teaching the violin in primary and secondary schools in Glasgow.
SAMPLE REPERTOIRE
Processional music
Trumpet Tune, Henry Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary, Jeremiah Clarke
Wedding March, Wagner
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, GF Handel
Rondo, Mouret
Sheep May Safely Graze, JS Bach
Chapel of Love J Barry, E Greenwich, P Spector
Braveheart: The Secret Wedding, James Horner
La Rejoussance, GF Handel
Air (on a G String) from Suite No.3, JS Bach
Canon in D, J Pachebel
Ave Maria, Schubert
Ave Maria, Bach/Gounod
Highland Cathedral, Scottish Traditional
Signing of the register
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, JS Bach
Aria from Xerxes, GF Handel
Largo from Winter: The Four Seasons, Vivaldi
Liebestraum, Listz
Panis Angelicus Franck
Sleeping Beauty Waltz, Tchaikovsky
Meditation from Thais, Massenet
Cantabile, Tartini
Processional exit
Wedding March, Mendelsohnn
Alleluja from Exultate Jubilate, Mozart
Ode to Joy, Beethoven
Bittersweet Symphony, The Verve
Fields of Gold Eva Cassidy version
light classical
Wachet Auf JS Bach
Arioso JS, Bach
Adagio Cantabile 'Pathetique', Beethoven
Minuet, Beethoven
Menuett, Boccherini
Polovtsian Dances; Prince Igor, Borodin
Hungarian Dance No.5 Brahms
From; Etude No.3 Chopin
Golliwog's Cakewalk, Debussy
Flower Duet (Lakme), Delibes
Humoresque, Dvorak
Salut D'Amour, Elgar
Chanson De Nuit, Elgar
Pavane, Faure
Melody, Gluck
Studenternes Serenade, Grieg
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