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Folk: Peat Dance (Den toppede Høne / Tørvedansen) from Wood Works

Pop: Quiet Love by Matshidiso (Live Music Video)

Classical: Brahms String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, II. Andante Moderato

About The Bell Quartet

Award-winning professional string quartet based in the UK. Available for functions, weddings and events, as well as recitals and recordings.

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String quartet

London

Trained at the Royal Academy of Music, the Bell Quartet is a versatile ensemble with experience performing at functions, weddings and events, as well as recording and giving recitals. Recent highlights include playing for the launch of a new sports car at Althorp House, the appointment of a QC, and the birthday of a former Law Lord. The quartet has also recently recorded a live music video with vocal artist Matshidiso, and performed at Eton College, Radlett Music Club, Brundibár Arts Festival, and the Marylebone Music Festival. The Bell Quartet was established by sisters Rebecca and Hannah Bell, Erik Fauss and Joseph Keenan. The quartet won the Wolfe Wolfinsohn Quartet Prize at the Royal Academy in 2019. They maintain a busy performance schedule and have an ongoing relationship with Eton College, providing chamber tuition for their student ensembles. In addition to the traditional concert format, the quartet likes to explore alternative performance settings that transform the audience experience, such as performing ‘in the round’. In their spare time, the Bell Quartet enjoys drinking tea and singing along to musical theatre at full volume.

The Bell Quartet

5 out of 5

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The Bell Quartet's Reviews

5 out of 5

I wish you could read some of the letters we have had! They are, almost all, enthusiastic about the music, and especially the Mozart quartet. I felt this the moment you arrived, and I knew it was going to be a success […] I could see that you were enjoying yourselves, and I know from some of the very experienced musicians who listened carefully how good you were. Thank you very very much.

5 out of 5

When we invited the Bell Quartet to play the string arrangements on a selection of Eagles classic ballads - including Desperado, Wasted Time and New York Minute - we knew from listening to their demos that we'd be getting a high level of musical ability. But the girls deliver more than that - they're professional, courteous, enthusiastic and have a great stage presence. We can't wait to work with them again.

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The Bell Quartet's Song list

Requests and custom arrangements available. Just drop us a message!

SAMPLE SONG LIST

Light Classical:

Bach - Air

Bach - Arioso

Bach - Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Bach - Sheep May Safely Graze

Borodin - Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2

Brahms - Andante Moderato from String Quartet in A minor Op. 51 No. 2

Brahms - Hungarian Dance No.5

Clarke - Trumpet Voluntary

Debussy - Clair de Lune

Elgar - Chanson de Matin

Elgar - Salut d'Amour

Franck - Panis angelicus

Grieg - Waltz

Handel - Entrance of the Queen of Sheba

Handel - Five Pieces from ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’ inc. La Réjouissance

Haydn - Allegro Con Spirito from String Quartet in G major Op. 76 No. 1

Haydn - Adagio Sostenuto from String Quartet in G major Op. 76 No. 1

Haydn - String Quartet in Bb major Op. 76 No. 4

Mendelssohn - Wedding March

Mozart - Divertimento in D major K.136

Mozart - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K.525

Mozart - Andante from String Quartet No. 2 in D major K.155

Mozart - Andante from String Quartet No. 21 in D major K.575

Mozart - Adagio from String Quartet No. 17 in Bb major K.458

Mozart - Andante cantabile from String Quartet No. 19 in C major K. 465

Pachelbel - Canon in D

Schubert - Ave Maria

Schumann - Träumeri

Tchaikovsky - Sleeping Beauty Waltz

Vivaldi - Largo from ‘Winter’

Wagner - Wedding March

Opera:

Delibes - Flower Duet from ‘Lakme’

Handel - Aria from Xerxes

Puccini - Nessun dorma from ‘Turandot’

Sullivan - Three Little Maids from ‘The Mikado’

Pop, Jazz and Film:

Gay - Leaning on a Lamppost

Journey - Don’t Stop Believin’

Jay Z - Forever Young

Kretzmer & Aznavour - She

Lennon & McCartney - A Hard Day’s Night

Lennon & McCartney - All You Need Is Love

Lennon & McCartney - When I’m Sixty Four

Mancini - Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s)

Paramore - Still Into You

Christina Perri - A Thousand Years

Sherwin - A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

Musical Theatre and Disney:

Lionel Bart - Food, glorious food (Oliver)

Lionel Bart - As long as he needs me (Oliver)

Leonard Bernstein - Maria (West Side Story)

Jerry Bock - If I Were A Rich Man (Fiddler on the Roof)

Andrew Lloyd Webber - All I Ask Of You (Phantom of the Opera)

Alan Menken - A Whole New World (Aladdin)

Folk:

Traditional arr. The Danish String Quartet - Peat Dance from Wood Works

Traditional arr. The Danish String Quartet - Ribers No. 8 ("Sterrands Rand") from Wood Works

CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Bartók - String Quartet No. 1 Sz.40

Beethoven - String Quartet in C minor Op. 18 No. 4

Brahms - String Quartet in A minor Op. 51 No. 2

Britten - Three Divertimenti

Golijov - Tenebrae

Haydn - String Quartet in G major Op. 76 No. 1

Haydn - String Quartet in Bb major Op. 76 No. 4

Puccini - Crisantemi

Traditional arr. The Danish String Quartet - Peat Dance from Wood Works

Traditional arr. The Danish String Quartet - Ribers No. 8 ("Sterrands Rand") from Wood Works

Turina - La Oración del Torero

The Bell Quartet's Prices

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

Performance duration	Price
Up to 1 hour	£875
Up to 2 hours	£1250
Up to 3 hours	£1625

Wedding Ceremony & Reception4 musicians

This includes music for the following: - To set the mood and entertain guests before the service begins (30 mins); - For the entrance of the bride; - During the signing of the register; - For the couple to walk out to; and - For the reception (1 hour).

£1400

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

We bring a high level of sophistication and professionalism to our performances, but we also like to have fun!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

We've been fortunate to perform at some beautiful events venues, such as Althorp House, Ironmongers Hall, and the London Wetland Centre. Collectively, we've performed at many prestigious venues around the world, including Westminster Abbey, the Barbican, Eton College, the Kennedy Center, King's College Chapel (Cambridge), and the Royal Albert Hall.

Do you have different line-up options?

We can also perform as a string trio or duo. String quartet line-up: Violin, Violin, Viola, Cello. String trio line-up: Violin, Viola, Cello. String duo line-up: Violin and Cello.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

If your timings change in the run-up to the event, just drop us a message and we will quickly let you know if we are able to accommodate the change. If you would like to extend the overall performance time, there will usually be an additional fee.

How much time do you need to set up?

We aim to arrive at least 30 mins before the performance time, in order to set up and finalise any last-minute details (such as wedding ceremony cues).

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

Yes, you can choose the pieces you would like us to play. Alternatively, you can ask for a particular genre or mood to accompany your event: for example, you might like to choose specific pieces for your wedding ceremony, followed by an upbeat set for the reception. We are also happy to provide recommendations.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

We bring everything but the chairs! We will need 4 armless chairs or stools so that we can move freely while performing. If we are performing outside, we also need access to rain cover in the event of bad weather in order to continue playing while protecting our instruments.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely! If you have a specific song in mind, we'd be happy to source or arrange it for you. Please feel free to message us with the details and we will let you know if we already have access to the song, or if we can arrange the song for you (for a small additional fee).

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Contemporary classical, Baroque, Musical theatre, Christmas, Folk, Jazz, Light music, Pop, Easy listening, Acoustic, Covers, Tango, Film / TV music

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Types:

String quartet, Classical ensemble, String ensemble

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Event types:

Private event, Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise, Wedding proposal, Bar / Club / Venue event

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