Classical duo
Clarice Rarity
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About Clarice Rarity
Classical, Folk, Pop: Acoustic accompanied violin rep.
Toured round the world for Ballet company - Akram Kahn. Recorded for pop and film.
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Faringdon
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Clarice Rarity
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Clarice Rarity's Song list
Pop arrangements on request: From Game of Thrones to Ed Sheeran you name it we can do it! :)
Standard classical repertoire: -
String Quartet: Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Mendelsohn, Brahms, Frank, Bach.
Solo Violin (for ceremonies): Bach
Duo: Mozart, Bach, Mendelsohn.
Folk Music for Violin and Piano or Harp:-
Tunes collected from the UK and Northern Island.
**Larger folk group available on request**
Classical repertoire list in more detail:
J S Bach:
Suite III BWV 1068
Air on the G string
Gavotte I
Gavotte II
Bouree
Gigue
Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
Brandenburg Concerto No.3
Double Violin Concerto
Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
SheepMay Safely Graze
Arioso
Beethoven:
Ode to Joy
Boccherini:
minuet
Borodin:
Polovtsian Dances 'Prince Igor'
Corelli:
Concerto Grosso op.6 no.8
La Folia
Clarke:
Day Break
Debussy:
Claire De La Lune
Delibes:
Flower Duet from Lakme
Dvorak:
Humoresque
Elgar:
Salute D'amour
Chanson Du Matin
Nimrod Variations
Faure:
Pavane
Apres un Reve
Gardel:
Por Una Cabeza
G. F. Handel:
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Water Music Suite in F
Water Music Suite in D
Hallelujah Chorus
Music for the Royal Fireworks
Haydn:
Serenade
Jenkins:
Palladio
Mascagni:
Intermezzo from Cavelleria
Rusticana
Mendelssohn:
Wedding March
Mourat:
Rondeau
W. A. Mozart:
Eine Kleine Nacht Musik
Divertimento in B KV 137
Divertimento in F KV 136
Divertimento in D mj K. 136
Ave Verum Corpus
Hallelujah from the Exultate Jubilate
Pachelbel:
Canon in D
Puccini:
O Mio Babbino Caro
Purcell:
Two Rondeaux
Schubert:
Ave Maria
Schumann:
Traumerei
Tchaikovsky:
Nutcracker Suite
Wagner:
Wedding March from Lohengrin (Here comes the Bride)
Vivaldi
(from the Four seasons)
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Clarice Rarity's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
2 musicians
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £350 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £500 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £800 |
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 musicians
This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
£400
Drinks reception2 musicians
Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception
£500
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner2 musicians
- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.
- 2 x 45 min performances at the drinks reception.
- 2 x 45 min performances as dinner is being served.
£1000
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
What people have loved most is the gentle and elegant atmosphere we can bring to occasion. We are not fussy or to in-your-face and can add an other-worldly feel to a dinner or afternoon meal.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Julia Fisher and Ann Sophie Mutter.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
The 'Other Stage' at Glastonbury Festival.
Saddlers Wells Theatre.
Wigmore hall.
Do you have different line-up options?
Our Line up is as Follows:
Duo: Violin and Piano or Harp
String quartet: Violin, violin, viola, cello
Folk fusion group: Violin, drummer, singer, guitar
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
No I am afraid we do not offer this - we only do acoustic performances.
How much time do you need to set up?
10 mins :- we only need two chairs and we shall provide music stands.
Can you roam around while you perform?
No we cannot as the harp/piano is fixed and we will read off music. But we can move between sets if you wish us at difference locations.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Of course! Any requests though must be made a minimum of 48 hrs before the day of the performance.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
All our equipment is basic. The only issue usually is the moving of the harp which we have considered in our transportation costs.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
Yes of course you can we love doing arrangements ! We can discuss on the phone what you are looking for - however 3 days prior the event is the cut off for any requests.
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Genres:
Classical, Christmas, Traditional church music, Contemporary Christian, Military, Baroque, Classical crossover, Film / TV music, Contemporary classical, Musical theatre, Opera, Folk, Irish rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Welsh folk, Jazz fusion, Avant garde, Easy listening, Pop, Acoustic, Covers
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Event types:
Recording session, Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Charity event, Corporate event, Private event, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Bar / Club / Venue event, Concert
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