Trovatori Opera and light classical duo

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Description Price
1 hour£375
1 hour 30 mins£450
2 hours£500
45 minutes£300
Wedding ceremony£350
All quoted prices do not include reasonable travel over 50 miles and expenses. Expenses for waiting times and/or accommodation may be negotiated where appropriate. Please get in touch if you'd like a quote for anything not included in the above price list!

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Experience the magic of Trovatori, the sensational soprano and tenor duo who bring their exceptional voices to every performance.

With hauntingly beautiful harmonies and an extensive repertoire ranging from operatic showstoppers to classical duets, iconic film themes to folk and ballads, Trovatori is the perfect choice for concerts, festivals, corporate and other events.

From luxurious cruise ships to theatres, music festivals and churches to weddings and other occasions, Darren and Caroline have captivated audiences all around the world. Having sung in some of the UK's most prestigious venues including the Royal Albert, Royal Festival, Birmingham Symphony and Queen Elizabeth Halls, they bring years of experience on stage to every performance they give. But what they enjoy most is making a connection with each audience no matter the venue, sharing their passion for music and singing and how this has influenced their lives.

Trovatori's unique arrangements of well-known pieces on their two albums, "Songs from here, there and everywhere" and "Songseekers", have earned them a place in the prestigious British Library Sound Archive.

Darren and Caroline will take you on a journey through their world of enchanting music, entertaining stories, and unforgettable performances. Get in touch now for a quote for your event!

“A fusion of classical elegance, operatic grandeur and a rich tapestry of traditional folk and contemporary music. Trovatori bring a fresh and exciting twist to a diverse range of songs."

Reviews (6)

There are currently 6 user ratings for Trovatori

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Ludlow, Shropshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Opera and operetta classics including:

Brindisi (Verdi)

Barcarolle (Offenbach)

O mio babbino caro (Puccini)

Habanera (Bizet)

Song to the Moon (Dvorak)

Summertime (Gershwin)

La donna e mobile (Verdi)

Una furtiva lagrima (Donizetti)

La ci darem (Mozart)

Pur ti miro, pur ti godo (Monteverdi)

Merry Widow Waltz (Lehar)

You are my hearts delight (Lehar)

The sun whose rays (Gilbert & Sullivan)

Music theatre songs and duets from:

Phantom of the Opera

Les Miserables

Oklahoma!

My Fair Lady

Chess

The Man from La Mancha

Carousel

Film themes including:

Parla più piano (The Godfather)

Nella fantasia (The Mission)

Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany's)

Il mio cuore va (My heart will go on) (Titanic)

Folk including:

Skye Boat Song

Suo Gân

Danny Boy

Wild mountain thyme

Waly, Waly

Once I had a sweetheart

Shenandoah

French, Italian/Neapolitan or Spanish themed sets including:

O sole mio

Santa Lucia

Funiculi, funicula

Barcarolle

La vie en rose

Plaisir d'amour

Granada

Valencia

El condor pasa (Simon & Garfunkel)

Ballads and love songs including:

Annie's song (Denver)

The rose (McBroom)

Time to say goodbye (Sartorelli/Quarantotto)

Wartime songs like:

A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square

White cliffs of Dover

Now is the hour/Po atarau

A wide range of Christmas carols and songs

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

For acoustic sets just a parking space and room for ourselves with two guitars.

For amplified sets an area of 6' by 6' for our PA, stands and mics if needed.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, we’re completely self contained. We bring our own PA system to all of our gigs as well as a simple lighting rig


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

We love performing at all kinds of events, and any gig is our favourite where we can communicate and connect to our audience!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We have an eclectic range of influences between us! To name a few: Franco Corelli, Maria Callas, Giacomo Puccini, Ralph Vaughan-Williams, Sting, Kate Bush, John Denver, Joan Baez... the list goes on! The greatest song of all time is another difficult one to answer... we'll go with one of our favourite songs to sing together - "The Impossible Dream".


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We met singing in opera and formed the duo. At first we performed with pianist and/or backing tracks, but we added the guitars so that we're completely self contained and can travel anywhere together to sing!


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We love performing in concert in music festivals, churches, theatres, village halls... but generally just love performing!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

If full PA is required, set up time is 30 minutes
For acoustic sets, set up time only 15 minutes

Performance times range from one or two songs for wedding ceremonies or other special occasions to a full 1 hour and 30 minutes for a headlining show.

Performances for cabaret slots are usually between 30 mins - 1 hour.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area if amplification is needed.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 3 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"Enchanting", "beautiful harmonies", "authentic and original".

“Experience a fusion of classical elegance, operatic grandeur and a rich tapestry of folk and contemporary music. Trovatori bring a fresh twist to a diverse range of songs."

Recent Clients

Trovatori has performed for these clients:

Holland America

Warner Leisure Hotels

Cunard

Saga Cruises

Swan Hellenic

Dorchester Collection

Four Seasons Hotel, London

Midland Hotel, Manchester

Regency Hotel, Madeira

Maesmawr Hall, Powys

RAF & MOD

TUI Gold

Garstang Arts Festival

Silvester Horne Institute

Voices in Harmony

Aberdovey Golf Club

Aughton Lawn Tennis Club, Cheshire

Styal Golf Club, Cheshire

Hagley Golf & Country Club

Excel Publishing

McBride

Prismatape UK

Oxfam

Fred Olsen

P&O

Indulgence, Bramhall

Gilpin Music Festival, Gilpin Lodge

Venues

Trovatori has performed at these venues:

Four Seasons Hotel, London

Coworth Park, Ascot

Warner Leisure Hotels

Ludlow Assembly Rooms

St. Laurence's Church, Ludlow

Queen Elizabeth, Cunard Cruises

Spirit of Discovery, Saga Cruises

Mitton Hall, Lancashire

Garstang Arts Festival

Silvester Horne Institute

The Grand Theatre, Clitheroe

Aughton Lawn Tennis Club, Cheshire

Styal Golf Club, Cheshire

Hagley Golf & Country Club

Midland Hotel, Manchester

Regency Hotel, Madeira

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