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Wendy Gudgin

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About Wendy

Have viola, will travel
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Violist
Aldeburgh
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Awarded a Vaughan-Williams Scholarship to study in London. Royal Academy of Music. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra BBC Concert Orchestra The Suffolk Ensemble West End Shows Trios/Quartets - serious recitals and light music for functions

Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Jazz, Pop
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private 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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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader
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Wendy's Song list

Pachelbel Canon
Paradise/Viva La Vida (Coldplay)
Begin the Beguine (Cole Porter)
Moondance (Van Morrison)
La Cumparsita (Tango)
Over the Rainbow (Wizard of Oz)
Singing in the Rain
A Thousand Years
Tea for Two
Habanera (Carmen)
Oblivion/Libertango (Piazzolla)
Pride & Prejudice theme (Davis)
Rather Be (Clean Bandit)
Ashokan Farewell (folk tune)
Air from suite 3 (on a C string) - Bach
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Lullaby of Birdland/Makin’ Whoopee
Winter Wonderland
Let it Snow
Winter-Largo by Vivaldi
Walking in the Air – (Snowman)
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Swan Lake Waltz (Tchaikovsky)
I Giorni (Einaudi)
Sway/Cherry Pink
Fly Me to the Moon
La Bamba/La Cucaracha
‘My Fair Lady’ medley
A Foggy Day/I Got Rhythm
Tale as Old as Time (Beauty & the Beast)
Autumn Leaves (classical/jazz version)
Tritsch-Tratsch Polka (Johann Strauss
Folketone fra Sunnmore
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Yes, anything from solo viola to string orchestra.

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

No problem. Usually able to be flexible.

How much time do you need to set up?

Half an hour should be plenty.

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

Of course, and let me know if there's any special pieces you'd like me to add.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, absolutely! I bring my own instrument to play acoustically.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, depending on complexity and time allowing.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Always done with a smile.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Ritz Hotel, The Dorchester Hotel, The House of Commons, Royal Ascot, Newmarket Races, Cambridge Colleges, RAF officers mess, Snape Maltings, Royal Festival Hall, Barbican,

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Stephan Grapelli, Nigel Kennedy

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

For Her Majesty the Queen and the Sultan of Brunei at the Dorchester Hotel.

Wendy's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£100
Up to 1 hour£160
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£350
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Wendy's Reviews

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Rachael S
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Great Bealings
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5 out of 5

Dear Jo and the rest of Sole bay strings, We just want to say a massive thank you for playing on our special day. Your music was stunning and just made the day so perfect for us both. You are all so talented and we have had so many compliments about you from our guests. (We heard you were a little warm up on the balcony for the ceremony but hope it wasn’t too bad for you)... You’re playing at our friends wedding on the 13th April and we are so looking forward to hearing you again! I’ve attached a photo for you all! Kindest regards and many thanks, Rachael and Jason

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Kim W
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Peldon
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5 out of 5

Dear Jo, Thank you so much for coming to play so beautifully at the reception for my wedding on the 15th September - you were all so brilliant and played so beautifully and really made the drinks reception so wonderful, and I can only apologise that I was so swept up in the whole thing that I didn't have the chance to come over and say hello. But thank you so much - you really made all the difference to the most wonderful and special day. with many thanks,

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