Classical duo

Kola Duo

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About Kola Duo

Premier flute & guitar duo specialising in classical, jazz and folk-themed shows, weddings and functions.
Classical duo
London
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Kola Duo is a premier music act formed by Kenny Cormack (guitar) and Aleksandra (Ola) Henszel (flute) as an expression of their love for classical, jazz and folk music from around the world. After meeting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, the duo went straight into performance careers. Ola obtained her Master of Performance degree with Distinction from Royal College of Music London and established herself as a top flautist in the UK, Europe and beyond. She has performed at BBC Proms, Buckingham Palace, Konzerthaus in Berlin and The New Generation Festival in Florence amongst many others. Kenny has established himself as a talented performer of classical, contemporary and traditional music, with career highlights including: performing at the American National Theatre in Lusaka, Zambia, performing Steve Reich’s Acoustic Counterpoint for the composer at the Glasgow Minimalist Festival, recording and touring with: Zac Scott, The Hairy Coo Ceilidh Band, classical/folk ensemble Buchanan Duo. As a duo Kenny and Ola have played for functions, weddings, ceilidhs, and concerts alike, from the Scottish Highlands, to the furthest corners of Asia. Together they bring a wealth of performance experience and pure passion to the stage; whether the audience be big or small Kenny and Ola will tailor their performance to any crowd and raise the roof with their energy and charm.

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Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Christmas, Baroque, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Early music, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Renaissance, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Folk, Ceilidh, Traditional English folk, Traditional Irish folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, World music, Argentinian, Balkan, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Cuban music, Flamenco, French music, Italian music, Latin, Polka, Polish music, Salsa, Scottish music, Spanish music, Tango
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Event types:
Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Kola Duo's Song list

Classical Hits
Libertango
Habanera
Toreador Song
Air on the G String
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Historie du Tango
Carmen Fantasy
In Ireland
Czardas
Wedding March
Minuet
Pachelbel’s Canon
Arrival of Queen Sheeba
Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Swan Lake Theme
Radetsky March
Blue Danube
The Swan
Badinerie
Goldberg Variations
Trois Gymnopedies
Minute Waltz
Moonlight Sonata
Danse Macabre
Scheherezade
Turkish March
Flight of the Bumblebee
Nimrod
Jupiter
Sarabande
Clair de Lune
Girl with the Flaxen Hair
Ave Maria
Bolero
Fur Elise
Pavane
Song Without Words
New World Symphony
Top 40
Watermelon Sugar
Perfect
Rehab
Valerie
Love Is A Losing Game
Bad Guy
Juice
Chasing Pavements
Sunday Morning
Chandelier
Nothing Else Matters
Fallin’
Sign of the Times
Californication
Michelle
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Mamma Mia
Dancing Queen
Someone Like You
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Annie’s Song
Hotel California
Your Song
Cherry
You’re the One that I Want
She’s Like Wind
Killing Me Softly
Boys Don’t Cry
(I’ve Had) the Time of My Love
Hallelujah
Tears in Heaven
Love of My Life
What The World Needs Now Is Love
Yesterday
Blackbird
Norwegian Wood
Creep
Funky Town
Wonderwall
Sultans of Swing
Sweet Child of Mine
Golden Brown
Half The World Away
Landslide
Thinking Out Loud
I See Fire
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Sound of Silence
Beautiful
Viva La Vida
Clocks
Disney
21
If I didn’t Have You
A Whole New World
Won’t Say I’m in Love
Bare Necessities
Beauty and the Beast
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Colours of the Wind
Under The Sea
You’ve got a Friend in Me
We Don’t Talk About Bruno
Hakuma Matata
I Just Can’t Wait to Be King
I Wanna Be Like You
Noble Maiden Fair
Go the Distance
Be Our Guest
Reflection
You’ll Be In My Heart
When She Loved Me
Un Poco Loco
Dos Oruguitas
Soundtrack
Moon River
Everybody Wants to Be a Cat
La vie en rose
Cavatina
Golden Eye
Somewhere My Love
Pirates of the Caribbean Theme
My Heart Will Go On
Skyfall
Cantina Band Theme
Game of Thrones Theme
Lord of the Rings Themes
Harry Potter Themes
Pride and Prejudice Themes
Honour Him
Peaky Blinders Theme
Shrek Theme
Baby Elephant Walk
The Godfather Theme
Edward Scissorshands Theme
Forrest Gump
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
You Only Live Twice
Light Jazz
Cheek to Cheek
The Nearness of You
All of Me
Spain
Blue Bossa
What a Wonderful World
You are the Sunshine of my Life
All the Things You Are
Autumn Leaves
Fly Me to the Moon
Don’t Know Why
Blue Moon
The Way You Look Tonight
Strangers in the Night
L-O-V-E
Wave
The Girl from Ipanema
Isn’t She Lovely
Hit the Road Jack
On the Sunny Side of the Street
My Funny Valentine
Sunny
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
My Baby Don’t Care for Me
I Got Rhythm
Summertime
I’m Confessin’
Just the Two of Us
Cry Me a River
Watermelon Man
Cantaloupe Island
Everything Happens to Me
But Not for Me
Lullaby of Birdland
Caravan
Night and Day
Night in Tunisia
Take the ‘A’ Train
The Chicken
Green Onion
Latin
Blue Bossa
Spain
Girl from Ipanema
La Bamba
Bamboleo
Mambo No. 5
Desperados Theme
Narcos Theme
La Llorona
Candela
El Condor Pasa
Chan Chan
Folk/Traditional
Loch Lomond
Old Lang Syne
The Irish Washerwoman
Danny Boy
Down by the Sally Gardens
Wild Mountain Time
Molly Malones
Bear Dance
Caledonia
Ashokan Farewell
Cooley’s Reel
Drowsy Maggie
Scotland the Brave
Flower of Scotland
Hector the Hero
Oh My Love Is Like a Red Red Rose
Highland Wedding
Highland Cathedral
Noble Maiden Fair
Motorway Mazurka
Nina
JJ Finlay's Reel
Flatworld
Mazurka Limousin
Ceilidh Set
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We love all the music we perform and are famous for our versatility and range of styles. With our broad repertoire there is always something for everyone to enjoy.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We have performed at a great range of venues - from bars and restaurants through private estates to the Royal Albert Hall.

Do you have different line-up options?

Our standard line-up is flute and guitar. We also offer a trio with violin or percussion. For a full toe-tapping band we also play as a quartet.

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?

Absolutely. This is a really popular request and we actually offer this service for free. If you'd like a DJ service via our PA after the final set until the venue closes, we provide this for an additional £70 per hour.

How much time do you need to set up?

Depending on your choice of line-up we will take between 30 minutes to an hour.

Can you roam around while you perform?

Yes - in the appropriate venue we can move around and perform unamplified.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best to ensure guests dance and have an amazing time. However, we're definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

For a small venue (up to 100 people) we supply a PA for free. For larger venues we will add a small fee that covers the transportation of a larger sound system to ensure the best sound quality for your event.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a song isn't included in our song list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special song you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you - we offer up to 2 songs for free. For any more than 2 special songs there is a fee of £30 to take into account rehearsal times etc.

Kola Duo's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Up to 1 hour£350
Up to 2 hours£450
Up to 3 hours£550
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Kola Duo's Reviews

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Colm D
2 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Jeju-si
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5 out of 5

Kenny and Ola played at a St. Patrick's Day event on Jeju island in South Korea. Despite receiving very little notice to do the gig, they performed a wonderful and varied set of Irish tunes that had the entire bar dancing for the first time in years. In a lineup of several different artists, they were many people's highlight of the evening and were a pleasure to work with.

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Manuel G
2 years ago, for a Birthday party in Antwerp
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5 out of 5

Kenny and Ola, Kola Duo, were the perfect addition to my birthday party. They interacted well with the guests and added a sense of style and sophistication to the event. I would highly recommend them.

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