| Description | Price |
| String Duo (1 Hour) | £445 |
| String Duo (2 Hour) | £500 |
| String Trio (1 Hour) | £695 |
| String Trio (2 Hour) | £770 |
| String Quartet (1 Hour) | £965 |
Petford Ensemble: Where Classical Meets Modern Fusion
The Petford Ensemble, originally founded as the Petford Duo, is a modern classical-pop fusion string group featuring highly trained musicians from top UK conservatoires. With violins, violas, cellos, and piano, the group offers flexibility to cater to any ensemble arrangement, making it perfect for any event.
Diverse Musical Repertoire
The Petford Ensemble performs a wide range of music genres, from classical to light jazz, modern pop, and film scores. This versatility ensures they can seamlessly fit into any event, whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or private party.
From Duo to Ensemble
Josh Mountford (cellist) and Aleksandar Petrov (violinist) founded the Petford Duo in 2019. Their success across the UK and abroad led to the expansion into the Petford Ensemble. This growth allows for greater versatility and the ability to accommodate various event needs.
Commitment to Excellence
Every musician in the Petford Ensemble is dedicated to delivering top-quality live performances, making each event memorable. Their passion for music creates a welcoming, enthusiastic atmosphere, transforming any occasion with their dynamic sound.
Connecting with Audiences
The Petford Ensemble excels at connecting with diverse audiences. Whether creating an intimate and delicate sound for a bridal entrance or an energetic atmosphere for an after-party, they ensure each performance is breathtaking and perfectly tailored to the event.
The Petford Ensemble is ready to bring their unique blend of classical and modern music to your next event, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all.
Based in East London
= areas covered (up to 500 miles)
= free travel (up to 5 miles)
POP / CONTEMPORARY
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
About Damn Time – Lizzo
Adore You – Harry Styles
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Afterglow – Ed Sheeran
All of the Stars – Ed Sheeran
Angels – Robbie Williams
All of Me – John Legend
Always Remember Us This Way – Lady Gaga
Am I Dreaming – Metro Boomin
As It Was – Harry Styles
At Last – Etta James
Back to Black – Amy Winehouse
Bad Guy – Billie Eilish
Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
Better Together – Jack Johnson
Bejeweled – Taylor Swift
Believer – Imagine Dragons
Better Half of Me – Tom Walker
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
Bloody Mary – Lady Gaga
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Budapest – George Ezra
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley / Kina Grannis
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Haley Reinhart (wedding cover version)
Calm Down – Rema & Selena Gomez
Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli
Cardigan – Taylor Swift
Celestial – Ed Sheeran
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
Cherry Wine – Hozier
Clocks – Coldplay
Cold Heart – Elton John & Dua Lipa
Come What May – Moulin Rouge (film song, but pop crossover)
Counting Stars – OneRepublic
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift
Dance Monkey – Tones and I
Dance the Night – Dua Lipa
Dance With Me Tonight – Olly Murs
Daylight – Taylor Swift
Deja Vu – Olivia Rodrigo
Delilah – Tom Jones
Dial Drunk – Noah Kahan
Die For You – The Weeknd
Die With a Smile – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars (2024)
Dog Days Are Over – Florence + the Machine
Don’t Go Yet – Camila Cabello
Don’t Look Back in Anger – Oasis
Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
Earned It – The Weeknd
Electric Feel – MGMT
Electricity – Silk City & Dua Lipa
Enchanted – Taylor Swift
Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
Everlong – Foo Fighters
Everlasting Love – Love Affair
Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
Everything – Michael Bublé
Falling – Harry Styles
Falling Like the Stars – James Arthur
Feeling Good – Nina Simone / Michael Bublé
Feather – Sabrina Carpenter
Fix You – Coldplay
Flowers – Miley Cyrus
Flowers (Bridgerton Version) – Miley Cyrus
From the Ground Up – Dan + Shay
Forget Me – Lewis Capaldi
Friday I’m in Love – The Cure
From the Dining Table – Harry Styles
Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
Get Lucky – Daft Punk
God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
Golden Hour – JVKE
Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo
Good Luck, Babe – Chappell Roan
Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
Good Without – Mimi Webb
Halo – Beyoncé
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Happy Together – The Turtles
Heaven – Bryan Adams
Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles
Heroes – David Bowie
Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
High and Dry – Radiohead
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
Heaven – Niall Horan (2023)
How Do I Live – LeAnn Rimes
How Would You Feel (Paean) – Ed Sheeran
Holocene – Bon Iver
Honey – Kehlani
Hooked on a Feeling – Blue Swede
Hopeless Wanderer – Mumford & Sons
Human – Rag’n’Bone Man
Human – The Killers
Houdini – Dua Lipa
How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
I Get to Love You – Ruelle
I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
I Choose You – Ryann Darling
I Get to Love You – Ruelle
I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
In My Blood – Shawn Mendes
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
I Want to Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
I Will Follow You Into the Dark – Death Cab for Cutie
I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
I Won’t Give Up – Jason Mraz
I’m a Believer – The Monkees
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Into You – Ariana Grande
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
It Must Be Love – Madness
It’s All About You – McFly
Juice – Lizzo
Just Like Heaven – The Cure
Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Kiss – Prince
Kiss From a Rose – Seal
Latch – Sam Smith
Late Night Talking – Harry Styles
Levitating – Dua Lipa
Let’s Dance – David Bowie
Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Lover (First Dance Remix) – Taylor Swift
Love You for a Long Time – Maggie Rogers
L’Amour de ma Vie – Billie Eilish
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
L.O.V.E. – Nat King Cole
London Boy – Taylor Swift
Love is in the Air – John Paul Young
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Love of My Life – Queen
Love on Top – Beyoncé
Love Story – Taylor Swift
Lovely – Billie Eilish & Khalid
Lover – Taylor Swift
Lunch – Billie Eilish
Make You Feel My Love – Adele
Magic – Coldplay
Marry Me – Train
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Material Girl – Madonna
Midnight Sky – Miley Cyrus
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
Mr Brightside – The Killers
My Girl – The Temptations
Never Felt So Alone – Labrinth & Billie Eilish
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
Never Grow Up – Taylor Swift
New Rules – Dua Lipa
No Tears Left to Cry – Ariana Grande
Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
Ocean Eyes – Billie Eilish
One Day Like This – Elbow
One Kiss – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
Only Girl (In the World) – Rihanna
Padam Padam – Kylie Minogue
Paint It Black – The Rolling Stones
Paint the Town Red – Doja Cat
Paradise – Coldplay
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Perfect Symphony – Ed Sheeran & Andrea Bocelli
Perfect Duet – Ed Sheeran & Beyoncé
Please Please Please – Sabrina Carpenter
Pompeii – Bastille
Positions – Ariana Grande
Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
Radioactive – Imagine Dragons
Rather Be – Clean Bandit
Rehab – Amy Winehouse
Riptide – Vance Joy
Rolling in the Deep – Adele
Ruby – Kaiser Chiefs
Run – Snow Patrol
Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
Say Something – A Great Big World & Christina Aguilera
Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur
Say You Love Me – Jessie Ware
Simply the Best – Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek wedding version)
Speechless – Dan + Shay
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
She – Charles Aznavour
Shine – Take That
Shivers – Ed Sheeran
Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder
Simply the Best – Tina Turner
Skinny Love – Bon Iver / Birdy
Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay
Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
Somebody That I Used to Know – Gotye
Somebody Told Me – The Killers
Somewhere Only We Know – Keane
Songbird – Fleetwood Mac / Eva Cassidy
Stand by Me – Ben E. King
Stay With Me – Sam Smith
Stick Season – Noah Kahan
Stitches – Shawn Mendes
Style – Taylor Swift
Sucker – Jonas Brothers
Summer Nights – Grease
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
Sweet Disposition – The Temper Trap
Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics
Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
Take Me to Church – Hozier
Tenerife Sea – Ed Sheeran
Thank U, Next – Ariana Grande
The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
The One – Kodaline
The Scientist – Coldplay
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out – The Smiths
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
The Luckiest – Ben Folds
The One – Kodaline (you already have, but popular for ceremony – keep both if separate versions)
Thinking Bout You – Frank Ocean
To Make You Feel My Love – Bob Dylan (original – optional double entry for tradition)
Toxic – Britney Spears
Treasure – Bruno Mars
Turning Page – Sleeping at Last
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Use Somebody – Kings of Leon
Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez (2022)
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Vampire – Olivia Rodrigo
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles
We Found Love – Rihanna
We’ve Only Just Begun – The Carpenters
What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction
What Was I Made For – Billie Eilish
Whatever – Oasis
When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars
Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift
Wonderwall – Oasis
XO – Beyoncé
Yellow – Coldplay
You Are the Reason – Calum Scott
You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
You Really Got Me – The Kinks
You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
You’ve Got the Love – Florence + The Machine
You & Me Song – The Wannadies
You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
Your Song – Elton John
FILM, TV & MUSICALS
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes – Cinderella
A Whole New World – Aladdin
Avengers Main Theme – Alan Silvestri
Always Remember Us This Way – A Star Is Born
Be Our Guest – Beauty and the Beast
Bella’s Lullaby – Carter Burwell
Bridgerton Theme – Kris Bowers
Barbie: What Was I Made For – Billie Eilish (bridal processional trend)
Beauty and the Beast: Tale as Old as Time – Alan Menken
Bridgerton – Happier Than Ever (String Quartet Version)
Bridgerton – Anti-Hero (Vitamin String Quartet)
Bridgerton – Dance Monkey (String Quartet Version)
Bridgerton – How Deep Is Your Love (VSQ)
Bridgerton – Wildest Dreams (VSQ) (different to original Taylor Swift pop version)
Bridgerton – Halo (VSQ)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight – The Lion King
City of Stars – La La Land
Cinderella (2021) – Million to One – Camila Cabello
Cinema Paradiso: Love Theme – Ennio Morricone
Come What May – Moulin Rouge
Concerning Hobbits – The Lord of the Rings
Defying Gravity – Wicked
Diamonds Are Forever – Shirley Bassey
Dune Suite – Hans Zimmer
Disney – For the First Time in Forever – Frozen
Disney – Into the Unknown – Frozen II
Disney – I See the Light – Tangled
Forrest Gump: Feather Theme – Alan Silvestri
Game of Thrones Theme – Ramin Djawadi
Gladiator Suite – Hans Zimmer
Greatest Showman Songs
Hedwig’s Theme – Harry Potter
How to Train Your Dragon: Romantic Flight – John Powell
How to Train Your Dragon: Test Drive – John Powell
Howl’s Moving Castle: Merry-Go-Round of Life – Joe Hisaishi
Interstellar Theme – Hans Zimmer
Jurassic Park Theme – John Williams
La La Land: Mia & Sebastian’s Theme – Justin Hurwitz
Lalaland – Audition
Light of the Seven – Ramin Djawadi
Liz on Top of the World – Pride and Prejudice (Dario Marianelli)
Love Actually – Glasgow Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
Love Actually – Portuguese Love Theme – Craig Armstrong
Maestro Theme – Leonard Bernstein
Married Life – Up (Michael Giacchino)
Mission: Impossible Theme – Lalo Schifrin
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
Now We Are Free – Gladiator (Hans Zimmer)
Once Upon a Dream – Sleeping Beauty
One Hand, One Heart – West Side Story
Over the Rainbow – The Wizard of Oz
Pride and Prejudice: Dawn – Dario Marianelli
Pure Imagination – Willy Wonka
Remember Me – Coco
Rewrite the Stars – The Greatest Showman
Schindler’s List Theme – John Williams
Secret Wedding – Braveheart
Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Skyfall – Adele
Somewhere – West Side Story
Star Wars Main Theme – John Williams
Star Wars: Across the Stars – John Williams
The Batman Theme – Michael Giacchino
The Crown Theme – Hans Zimmer
The Godfather Love Theme – Nino Rota
The Holiday – Main Titles
The Holiday: Maestro – Hans Zimmer
The Holiday: Kiss Goodbye – Hans Zimmer
The Last of Us Theme – Gustavo Santaolalla
The Mandalorian Theme – Ludwig Göransson
The Notebook Theme – Aaron Zigman
The Shire – The Lord of the Rings
The White Lotus Theme – Cristobal Tapia de Veer
Theme from Titanic – James Horner
Time – Inception (Hans Zimmer)
Up: Married Life – Michael Giacchino
Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
Wrecking Ball – Bridgerton Version
Writing’s on the Wall – Sam Smith
You Know My Name – Chris Cornell
CLASSICAL & TRADITIONAL
Air on a G String – Bach
Ashokan Farewell – Jay Ungar
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Handel
Ave Maria – Bach / Gounod
Ave Maria – Schubert
Ave Verum Corpus – Mozart
Balcony Scene – Romeo and Juliet (Prokofiev)
Bolero – Ravel
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Carmen Prelude – Bizet
Casta Diva – Bellini
Cavalleria Rusticana – Mascagni
Chanson du Matin – Elgar
Claire de Lune – Debussy
Der Vogelfänger – Mozart
Flower Duet – Delibes
Funiculì, Funiculà – Denza
Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone
Handel Water Music – Handel
Hornpipe – Handel
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Bach
La Donna è Mobile – Verdi
La Vie en Rose – Edith Piaf
Largo from Xerxes – Handel
Meditation – Massenet
Minuet – Boccherini
MSung-Light Theme
Nessun Dorma – Puccini
O Mio Babbino Caro – Puccini
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
O Sole Mio – Di Capua
Pavane – Fauré
Por Una Cabeza – Gardel
Prelude from Carmen – Bizet
Queen of Sheba – Handel
Salut d’Amour – Elgar
Santa Lucia – Cottrau
Secret Garden – Secret Garden
Sleeping Beauty Waltz – Tchaikovsky
Spring – Vivaldi
The Blue Danube – Strauss
The Prayer – Bocelli / Dion
The Swan – Saint-Saëns
Tango – Albéniz
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke
That’s Amore – Harry Warren
Trumpet Tune – Clarke
Vivaldi Winter – Vivaldi
Waltz No.2 – Shostakovich
Water Music – Handel
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
Enough space for 1-4 armless chairs depending on musicians. (No power needed as all acoustic)
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Room or space name if applicable. If shelter can be provided in the form of roof or umbrella in case of rain or direct prolonged sunlight
At extra cost.
Yes, we’re more than happy to travel abroad for weddings and events — it’s always exciting to bring our music to beautiful venues around the world. We just ask that overnight accommodation is covered, and for flights, our cellist requires an additional seat for the instrument’s safety. We’ll work closely with you to make the logistics as smooth as possible.
Performing across Europe for corporate events, including on a private yacht for an exclusive party!
We love performing at weddings and private events where the music becomes a truly personal part of the day. Whether it's an elegant ceremony, a relaxed garden drinks reception, or a lively evening celebration, we enjoy shaping the atmosphere with music that fits the moment perfectly.
That said, one of the things we value most is our versatility—we’re equally at home playing for corporate events, luxury brand launches, intimate dinners, or destination weddings abroad. From classical favourites to modern pop and Bollywood requests, we tailor our set to suit each setting and client. No two events are ever the same, and we genuinely love that.
Petford Ensemble began in 2019 as a string duo, performing at weddings and private events across the UK. Thanks to growing demand and consistently positive feedback, we expanded into a flexible line-up offering duo, trio, and quartet options—allowing us to tailor our performances to a wide range of events and spaces.
Since then, we’ve performed at hundreds of weddings, corporate events, and luxury functions, both across the UK and internationally. From intimate ceremonies to large-scale celebrations, our ensemble has grown into a trusted and versatile group known for high-quality, professional performances and a personal, collaborative approach to each booking.
We love performing at weddings — there’s something really special about providing the soundtrack to such a personal and emotional day. But we also really enjoy corporate events and private parties, where we get to read the room and tailor the atmosphere. Ultimately, any event where our music helps elevate the experience is a favourite.
Our typical setup time is around 10 to 15 minutes, which allows us to arrive, unload equipment, and perform a quick sound check to ensure everything sounds perfect.
Performance lengths are flexible depending on the event—commonly we perform individual sets of 45 minutes to 1 hour, with breaks in between if multiple sets are required. For weddings and private parties, we usually do one or two sets, such as during the ceremony and/or drinks reception, but we’re happy to tailor our timing to fit the schedule and atmosphere of your event. For corporate events/parties, we usually perform 2-3 sets.
Yes, we’re happy to perform outside! We’ve played at garden weddings, rooftop events, and other outdoor venues both in the UK and abroad. We do recommend a covered or sheltered area if possible, to protect instruments and equipment from weather, but we’re experienced in adapting to different outdoor settings and can work with event teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.
We provide clients with a general song list that showcases the wide variety of styles we can perform—from classical favourites to modern pop, film themes, and Bollywood tunes. However, we love tailoring our set to each event and are very happy to take specific requests. We’re constantly expanding our repertoire based on client feedback, so if you have a special song or style in mind, just let us know—we’ll do our best to include it and make your event truly unique.
Previous clients often describe our performances as elegant, heartfelt, and memorable. They appreciate our professionalism, versatility, and the way we tailor the music to perfectly suit the mood of their event. Many also highlight our great communication throughout the booking process, praising how responsive and helpful we are in making sure every detail is just right. Our ensemble creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that adds a special touch to weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. We’re proud that our music helps make those moments truly unforgettable.
We’ve had everything from Metallica on strings to a Bridgerton-style version of a Bollywood classic — and yes, we played them all! We love a challenge and really enjoy arranging music that means something to our clients. If it can be played by strings, we’ll find a way to make it work.
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A London-based investment banking firm
An international accounting consultancy
A luxury real estate agency hosting client appreciation events
A tech startup headquartered in Manchester
A global law firm’s annual gala dinner
A private members’ club in central London
A boutique hotel group hosting weddings and corporate functions
A European financial services conference
An executive team offsite for a multinational corporation
Various high-net-worth private clients for weddings and private parties
The Brewery, London
The Orangery, Kensington Palace, London
Banqueting House, Whitehall, London
The Asylum Chapel, Peckham, London
The Royal Horticultural Halls, Westminster, London
The Cellar at The Crypt, St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
Manchester Central Library
The Engine Shed, Bristol
Leeds City Museum – The Temple of Peace Room
The Garden Museum, Lambeth, London
The Cheese Market, Bath
The Assembly Rooms, Bath
Wilton’s Music Hall, London
York St John University – Concert Hall
The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh
Villa del Balbianello, Lake Como, Italy
The Belmond Hotel Cipriani, Venice, Italy
Palais Garnier (private events), Paris, France
The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand (for luxury private events)
The Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney, Australia (private events)
The Queen Mary 2 (classical cruises)
MSC Cruises (Mediterranean classical & jazz events)
Cunard Cruises (private classical music evenings)
Wedding
Birthday Party
Private Event
Corporate Event
Hotel / Restaurant Event
Bar / Venue Event
Funeral / Memorial
Wedding Proposal
Concert
Religious Event
Recording Session
Cruise
Virtual Event
Charity Event
Theatre Show
Burns Night
Christmas Party
New Year's Eve
Classical
Film / TV
Opera
Musical Theatre
Medieval / Early Music
1920s Music
1930s Music
1940s Music
1950s Music
1960s Music
1970s Music
1980s Music
1990s Music
2000s+ Music
Folk
Traditional English Folk
Traditional Irish Folk
Jazz
Blues
Gypsy Jazz
Swing
Christmas
Military
Church Music
Gospel
Easy Listening
Background Music
Country
Pop
Acoustic
Covers
Funk
Hip Hop
R&B
Soul
Rock
Classic Rock
Indie
Rock 'n' Roll
Alternative Rock
World Music
Bollywood
Jewish / Klezmer
Tango
Instrumental
100% acoustic (no power)
Public liability insurance
Will travel internationally
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