Wedding String Quartets for hire in Stoke-on-Trent
Latest reviews of our Wedding String Quartets in Stoke-on-Trent
"We booked a string duet from Lyra strings for our wedding reception. They were absolutely fantastic. The quality of music was superb. We asked for them to learn Songbird and the rendition they performed was beautiful and our guests were commenting on how lovely the music was for the rest of the day. Communication was excellent throughout and they utterly professional on the day. We would fully recommend Lyra strings to anyone for their event."
Brendan hired Lyra Strings for a Wedding (available in Stoke-on-Trent)
"thoroughly enjoyable evening"
Carl hired Lyra Strings for a Concert (available in Stoke-on-Trent)
"Excellent communication prior to the wedding and helped us to choose our music. Very punctual on the day and they played our music so beautifully. Having the quintet added fantastic live music to the occasion. I would wholeheartedly recommend these musicians to anyone wanting live music. "
Vivienne hired Scherzando Strings for a Wedding (available in Stoke-on-Trent)
FAQs about hiring Wedding String quartets in Stoke-On-Trent
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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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