Wedding String Quartets for hire in Ipswich
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"Absolutely fantastic - all our guests loved Scintillo, and it was a great addition to our wedding day!"
Kari hired Scintillo String Quartet for a Wedding (available in Ipswich)
"Scintillo were fantastic on our wedding day, the music was high quality, their listed repertoire is extensive and varied with plenty to keep us happy. Chris was prompt, polite and helpful in communication, then on the day the quartet kept in touch and got to the venue early despite storm weather. Scintillo sounded the best when we were searching and we couldn’t have been happier with them, we wish we had a reason hire them again."
Kate hired Scintillo String Quartet for a Wedding (available in Ipswich)
"Petford were lovely and played all the numbers off my list plus one! Everyone loved them. We all agreed that the arrangement of Running up the Hill was amazing! "
Daniela hired Petford Ensemble for a Church service (available in Ipswich)
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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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