Review Centre: Classical Ensembles

"May I just start by saying thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for making our day truly magical. I could hear you playing whilst I was waiting to enter the room all the songs I had requested, my walk in music was everything I had hoped for and the wonderful world you played whilst I signed the register still gives me goosebumps when I think about it. The guests loved you playing up beat numbers like queen during our afternoon tea (I think you could tell by all the singing going on) and then to carry on with an encore at the end was just brilliant ! I will make sure to recommend you to anybody I know getting married or having a special occasion. We hope to cross paths with you all again one day. Thank you thank you THANK YOU!"

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"Laura, I would like to apologise for missing you at the end of our session, I was so sorry that I didn't thank you all in person, but the day seemed to go in a daze. Julia, Amelia and I would like to thank you so much for making the day, your playing was wonderful and our guests commented on your superb performance, definitely raised the tone! So once again thank you Richard and Julia Holloway"

Reply by Bowfiddle strings
Hi Richard and Judy, thank you so much we loved playing for you. All the best from laura and Co.

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"Great songs, great voices. Thanks so much for coming down. Exactly what we wanted"

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"Thank you all for an amazing performance. It made the day just that little bit more special."

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"Thank you so very much for playing so beautifully at our wedding at Rosedew Farm. Everyone has commented on how amazing you were and your version of Halo as I walked down the aisle will stay in my heart forever! You will be recommended to everyone and I really hope I can see you guys again soon at your next gig."

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"Hello. Just wanted to pass on my appreciation for your wonderful performance at Callum and Colette’s wedding. As someone who is both a total metal-head (stealthy) but lover of classical music I loved your performance. It added so much to the ambience and created a soundtrack to a special day. I wish you much success in the future and hope your brilliance gets a bigger and bigger platform"

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"Very friendly and helpful! Their attitude was professional yet extremely friendly. Everyone enjoyed them, they played beautifully! "

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"Craxton Strings were a fabulous addition to our wedding day. We booked the quartet only 10 days before our wedding and despite this the process was very easy. The group has a fabulous musical repertoire, all of which can be listened to online, and allows you to fully customise your music selection, a process we greatly enjoyed. On the day the group were very flexible, due to the weather they had to play inside and over the noise of 200 guests, not an easy task, however they remained professional throughout and received a great number of compliments from our guests. We would not hesitate to book them again. "

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"Laura came along last minute to perform for my ballet school’s event in London and even helped back stage when she had an hour before performing. She was incredible and to be able to play the nutcracker so wonderfully with just a days notice is beyond me! Thank you thank you thank you!!!"

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"Thank you so much for providing the delightful music at Bedern. I have received many very appreciative remarks of your music and abilities. With so many people crowding around you it must have been very difficult for you to concentrate but I hope it has left you with happy memories as it has me. Many thanks once again."

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"Very good. Dorchester Strings provided ideal background music for us. Thank you."

Reply by Dorchester Strings
Thank you! We enjoyed our afternoon and you looked after us all with tea and cake which was much appreciated, as were the leftover cakes given to us at the end! Jane

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"Where were you on Wednesday 25th May at 6pm? If the answer is anywhere but at Gratot church, you missed a treat! The people who were in the audience were richly entertained by a trio of talented musicians who freely gave of their time in order to raise funds in support of Ukraine. The programme was widely varied and featured Irene Donnelly (who sang in four languages, no mean feat ) , hitting some incredibly high notes, and violinist/violist Anne Tupling who played with a mellifluous or exciting tone as demanded by the different genres of music.  The concert started appropriately with Ukrainian folk music by Verchovino, featuring all three performers, in which you could sense the stamping of boots and clapping of hands, portrayed by the strong rhythmic beat. This set the high standard for the rest of the evening. We were treated to music by composers ranging from Handel to Gershwin, Puccini to Cole Porter, and also to the haunting Ashokan Farewell (written 40 years ago by the American composer, Jay Ungar), played with great sensitivity by Anne. This was possibly my favourite performance in the musical pot pourri. The evening was a resounding success and raised the wonderful sum of £600 to go to help those who have lost so much. Thank you for organising the event and bravo to the musicians for a memorable evening. You seemed to enjoy performing as much as we enjoyed listening. Encore please!"

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"Dear Anne, Thank you so much for your beautiful playing and for leading the orchestra for our rehearsal and concert on Saturday. Thanks too for being so helpful during the preparation process over the past few months and for all your emails and messages to players - it makes a real difference. It's such a treat for the choir to sing with orchestra and the singers seem to have really enjoyed themselves. A number of people (choir, soloists, audience) commented afterwards on how moving the 'Prayer for Ukraine' was. Looking forward to seeing you in December for the Vaughan Williams programme. Meanwhile, have a wonderful summer. With best wishes, Nicola "

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"Amazing harpist who was so talented she improvised our exit song due to a technical failure and played things guests asked her too! "

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"Modern Strings were a perfect addition to our wedding: they played all the songs we requested beautifully and were all smiles throughout the ceremony and reception. Couldn’t recommend them enough! "

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