Florestar
Professional Flute & Guitar Duo based in London

Florestar is a professional, award winning, flute & guitar duo based in London. Miho Wada and Noel Billingsley formed Florestar Duo in 2002 while they were studying at the Trinity College of Music and the following year they became the most booked performers at their college.
Their wide range of repertoire includes Classical, Jazz and Latin, Tango, Gypsy, Spanish, Latin American, Romantic, Folk, Ballads, Broadway show tunes and Film music. Florestar’s acclaimed performances, particularly of Astor Piazzolla's music and other notable composers from South America, have led them to travel world-wide to give concerts and attend festivals. They have recently performed at major venues in UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Malta, New Zealand, Brazil, Cuba and Japan.
Florestar have gained a vast experience in performing at all types of private and corporate events. They have performed all over London and the South East of England, and can tailor their programme to suit your individual needs. This experience combined with their varied repertoire makes Florestar an ideal choice for your event.
Sample repertoire
Jazz & Latin
All of Me
All the things you are
Autumn Leaves
Blue Bossa
Blue Mambo
Black Orpheus
Brazilian Summer
Carinhoso
Carnival
Carnaval of 1905
Captain Marvel
Corcovado
Desafinado
Fly Me to the Moon
The Girl from Ipanema
How Insensitive
In the Mood
In a sentimental mood
In the Middle of A Kiss
L’Espagnolette
Love for Sale
Meditation
Mexican Hat Dance
Misty
Montuno in Cm
My Secret Love
Once I Loved
O Grande Amore
One Note Samba
Only Trust Your Heart
Satin Doll
Shy Talk
Song for my Father
Summertime
Summer Samba
Stella by starlight
Sugar
Spain
Tango
Take the ‘A’ Train
Tioto
Quiet Night of Quiet Stars
Wave
Tango, Bossa Nova & Latin American
A Flor Amorosa
Atrahente
Blanca
Brejeiro
Ceora
Cha Cha Calypso
Charisma!
Chega de saudade
Childhood Memories
De Beur Com A Vida
Duchas Frias
El Manisero
Eu sei que vou te amar
Gentle Rain
Hacienda
If Mamma Says So
Improvisada
La Celosa
La Encantadora
La Tarde Esta Amorosa
Manha de Carnival
Mis Amores
My Friend
Nobody Left in Town
Nothing to Loose
Olhai Olirio de Campos
Pretty Buenos Aires
Rainy Day Waltz
Samba do aviao
Siempre Si
So Danco Samba
Strolling
Summer Time
The Farewell Waltz
Tiene Que Ser
Triste
Tristeza
Vou Vivendo
Without Realizing It
Easy Listening, Popular & Broadway
A whole new world
Amapola
As Long As He Needs Me
All my Loving
Beauty and the Beast
Can you Feel the Love tonight
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Cavatina ~ Dear Hunter ~
Circle of Life
Fields of Gold
Gabriel’s Oboe
He’s A Tramp
Home and Away
I Only Have Eyes for You
I could have danced all night
Left Alone
Love Changes Everything
Love Me Tender
Love Is A Song
Love is All Around
Memory ~ Cats~
Moon River
My Heart Will Go On
My way
Norwegian Wood
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Only You
Penny Lane
Sailing
She’s A Tramp
Singing in the rain
Some Enchanted Evening
Someday My Prince Will Come
Somewhere out there
Smile
That’s Amore
That’s what friends are for
The Imporrible Dream
The Lady is a Tramp
The Rain in Spain
Think of Me ~ Phantom of the Opera ~
Un Homme Et Une Femme
What a wonderful world
What I did for love
When You wish Upon A Star
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Classical
Albeniz
“Asturias”
“Cuba”
“Mallorca”
“Tango”
“Mazurka”
J.S. Bach
“Siciliano”
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”
Bartok
“Rumanian FolkDances Nr.1”
"Rumanian FolkDances Nr.2 "
"Rumanian FolkDances Nr.3 "
"Rumanian FolkDances Nr.4 "
"Rumanian FolkDances Nr.5”
Boccherini
“Menuet”
Bossa
“Berceuse et Serenade”
Brahms
“Hungarian Dance No.4”
“Hungarian Dance No.5”
Stanley Mayers
“Cavatina”
Chopin
“Etude No.3”
“Fantasie Imprompute Op.66 theme”
“Variation on a Theme by Rossini, La Cenerentola”
Dawland
“Lachrimae Pavan”
Debussy
“Reverie”
“La fille aux cheveux de lin”
Dvorak
“Humoresque”
“Largo” ~ from The New World ~
Falcon
“Japanese Suite”
Faure'
“Berceuse” ~ from the Dolly Suite~
"Pavane"
"Sicilienne"
Grieg
"Lyric Pieces"
Gradanos
“La Maja de Goya”
“Spanish Dance No.5”
Ibert
“Entr’Acte”
Lacerda
“Vou Viendo”
Lauro
“Venezuelan Waltz”
Mozart
“Turkish March”
Morricone
“Gabriel’s Oboe”
Nelson
“Olhai Olirio de Campos”
“Tango”
“Tioto”
Paganini
“Polacca”
Piazzolla
“Tango Etudes”
“Histoire du Tango”
“Libertango”
Rubernstein
“Romance”
Saint- Seans
“Le Cygne – Swan”
Sarasate
“Playera”
“Romanza Andaluza”
Schubert
"Serenade"
“Trout Quintet” ~ Theme from 4th Movement”
Sor
“Spanish Dance”
Strauss
“Blue Danube Waltz”
“Spharen-Klange Waltz”
Takemoto
“Maple leaves”
“Per’ Amico”
Tarrega
“Recuerdos de la Alhambra”
“Mazurka”
Turina
”Sevilliana”
Villa - Labos
“Choro No. 1”
“Choro No. 2”
“Choro No. 3”
“Distribucao de Flores”
Wagner
“Bruidsmars”
Traditonal Songs
“Amazing Grace”
“Danny Boy”
“Green Sleeves”
“Spanish Love Song”
“Annie Laurie”
“Little Brown Jug”
“The Ice Skater’s Waltz”
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FAQ's
When will the band arrive to set up?
When you book a band you will be asked for both a start time and an end time. The start time must be at least 30 minutes prior to the performance commencing to allow the band to set up. If the band you book requires more than 30 minutes, you will not be charged extra, the band will just arrive slightly before the start time that you have specified. The band will finish playing at the end time and will need to pack up immediately.
Will the band provide their own their own sound equipment?
All of our London-based bands are self-contained and provide their own sound equipment suitable for most situations. If your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than about 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. In this case, please contact us before booking to confirm exactly what you require and to receive a free quote. If you wish you can provide any extra sound equipment yourself or hire a third party company to provide it.
Do you supply DJs or Discos?
Yes - for events within London, please visit the DJ Packages for Events in London page.
If your event is outside London, you can search for DJ's & Mobile Discos for Events in the directory.
What will the band require?
- A standard power socket (no more than 5m from the performance area)
- Parking for up to 3 cars (depending on the size of the band)
- Refreshments (it is customary to provide musicians with food & drink
How do I choose the right band for my event?
To help you choose, consider the following:
- A smaller ensemble (e.g. duo/trio) may find it hard to be heard in larger venues or at busy events.
- If you are booking a band for dancing, larger ensembles with drums and/or vocals are more suitable.
- Try our advanced search to find exactly what you're looking for!
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How do I book and when do I
pay?
- Pay by credit card - You can pay either a deposit, or the entire cost to secure your booking. Your card will not be charged until the booking is confirmed by us, and you will receive both confirmation of the booking and notification of successful payment. If you choose to pay a deposit, the remaining cost will be charged to your credit card on the date of the event.
- Pay by cheque - To pay by cheque you must pay the entire cost at once. When we confirm your booking we will supply details of where to send your cheque. Please do not send payment until we have confirmed your booking by email. Please make any cheques payable to “LastMinuteMusicians.com”
- Bank transfers - Available on request.
Can I cancel my booking after paying
my deposit?
Yes, you can cancel your booking at any time and receive a full refund! However, if you cancel less than 91 days before the event, part or all of your deposit will be retained as a cancellation fee. 21 to 91 days before performance: 50% of full fee is retained, 1 to 21 days before performance: 100% of full fee is retained. This reflects not only the time and effort involved organising the booking, but also the decreasing probability of the act finding alternative work at such short notice.
Is VAT added to your prices?
No. LastMinuteMusicians.com is not VAT registered.
How far in advance do I need to book a band?
Our most popular bands get booked up years in advance so it is always a good idea to book as far in advance as possible. We can only take online bookings for bands up to 3 days before your event, however, it is sometimes possible to make a telephone booking right up to the last minute!
If I book a band with drums, will the drums be too loud?
Playing at the appropriate volume it is extremely important to most of our clients. All the drummers in our bands are quite used to playing sympathetically to the surroundings, and can play with 'brushes' which allows them to balance perfectly with the other instruments in the band.
Do I need to tell the venue that I have booked a band?
Yes. Venues are now required by law to have a licence for live music so it always a good to let your venue know if you have hired a band. They will probably give you information about loading procedures, parking etc. which you should pass on for the band as soon as possible.
Do you provide backing bands for solo artists?
We are often asked to supply a band for a showcase or one-off gig. We can supply anything from a pianist to a full professional backing band. Please contact us for more information
Do you ever have to substitute musicians?
Yes, but only on a few exceptional occasions! Whilst every effort is made to ensure that musicians aren't substituted, occasionally it is necessary for us to do so in cases of illness etc. The substitute musician would be an experienced professional recommended by us and suitable for the band you booked.
Do you provide any bands for events outside of London?
In some cases we will supply bands outside of London, especially if you can offer accommodation. Please contact us to enquire about a specific band.
Not found the answer?
Simply contact us if you have any other questions about our London-based bands or call us on 0870 428 3549 (mon-fri, 8.30am-6.30pm).
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