String Quartets for Corporate Event Hire in Oxford
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"Sonore were lovely and helpful in the run up to our wedding and played beautifully on the day. They have a really extensive list of songs to call upon. I couldn’t recommend them enough. "
Sarah hired Sonore String Quartet for a Wedding (available in Oxford)
"We had hired a boat for my 70th birthday celebration. Kathryn and Neil found a corner and played throughout the journey - it was lovely!"
Anne hired Sonore String Quartet for a Private event (available in Oxford)
"Fiona and Jo were wonderful. They provided a brilliant night of music for our concert. They answered all queries quickly, arrived exactly when they said they would, and performed beautifully. I cannot recommend them enough. "
James hired Cotswold Ensemble for a Charity event (available in Oxford)
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What are the most popular songs for a string quartet?
Classical: The Four Seasons – Antonio Vivaldi Air from Suite in D – Johannes Bach Pop: Paradise – Coldplay Amazing – Bruno Mars Jazz: Summertime – George Gershwin My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers
What sort of music will a string quartet play?
String quartets are usually professional ensembles comprised of experienced classical musicians. You can bet they'll know Bach, Brahms, and Beethoven like the back of their hand. Having said that, many string quartets are well-versed in playing covers of pop music, or even jazz. When looking to hire a string quartet, make sure you check their song list - you might be surprised at what you see! If you have a special request, they should be able to arrange it for you too.
I want a string quartet to perform at my wedding/event: which parts of the wedding/event should they play?
In most instances, the string quartet will perform during the following parts of a wedding ceremony: seating of the guests, entrance of the bride, signing of the registry, and the walk-out. They will often play at the drinks reception too. For other events, such as corporate events or birthday parties, a string quartet is the perfect accompaniment to a cocktail/canapes hour, providing a beautiful ambience for the guests as they arrive.
A string quartet is slightly out of my budget - what should I do?
Not to worry! If you still want that magic string quartet sound on a budget, you could hire a string trio. Although slightly quieter, a string trio provide a nicely balanced, smooth sound, and will come at a smaller cost when compared to a quartet. You can find more information about alternatives to a string quartet here: Duo, Trio, or Quartet? - A Beginner’s Guide to String Ensembles
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