Review Centre: Pianists (Classical)

"Nigel played at our drinks reception and during our wedding breakfast at Shuttleworth House. He brought two pianos to enable him to play on the lawn outside for our drinks reception. The guests were warmly welcomed by his delightful playing. We absolutely loved having Nigel play at our wedding, as did our guests. Our guests were even singing along during the breakfast to his songs. I would throughly recommend Nigel, he was friendly, professional and exceptionally talented at what he does. Thank you so much Nigel! "

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"I could not recommend Nigel highly enough! We first booked Nigel pre covid after hearing him play so beautifully at a wedding fair. Finally after 3 dates and a venue change we finally got our day and Nigel was so accommodating and helpful and so understanding when it came to postponing. He even made such a lovely gesture on the date we should had got married the first time round where he uploaded him playing our first dance song and a message to us, it genuinely meant so much! For our wedding Nigel played for guest arrival, ceremony, wedding breakfast and our first dance and it made the atmosphere perfect! So many of our guest commented on how it made a special touch to the day. Playing for such a long time throughout the day also included 3 different places to set up and I don’t actually recall seeing him move about or setting up, Nigel was always there ready and playing. Thank you again Nigel, you were amazing! "

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"Jon played at our ceremony and wedding breakfast in September 2023 and was absolutely fantastic. Not only is his song list extensive, he is even able to play any request you or your guests have, whether that is requested in advance if you want a specific song for the wedding processional or even day-of requests during dinner. It was such a highlight of our wedding day to hear our favorite songs played so beautifully, from animated movies like How to Train Your Dragon and Encanto, video game theme songs like Zelda and Mario, Broadway/West End music, and Taylor Swift. 11/10 would highly recommend Jon for any event!"

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"Horacio stepped in as rehearsal pianist at the last minute to cover a soloists' rehearsal for Hashtag Opera's performance of Donizetti's."

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"Chris played at our wedding on 03 August and did an amazing job. I had asked him secretly if he could play a special piece for when I walked down the aisle, with some minor modifications, and he agreed without hesitation. On the day, Chris played beautifully! He managed to either extend the piece or fade it out just perfectly as I reached the top of the aisle--I was too nervous to notice which. The rest of the day was also fantastic with Chris playing throughout dinner. We didn't have any specific requests and yet weren't disappointed in the music selection. Overall, 10/10 would recommend booking Chris for special events."

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"Nigel was amazing, he played as everyone arrived, my entrance and during the canapes and photographs - the music he played was perfect and really set the mood for our wedding. "

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"Louise was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her communication was prompt and professional throughout, and her piano playing was beautiful. She added a wonderful atmosphere to our event, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for weddings and special events."

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"Shean was absolutely brilliant at our wedding. He arranged a stunning choir whose voices filled the church with the most incredible sound and created such a special atmosphere. His organ playing was exceptional, and despite our church organ not being 100% functional, he made everything work seamlessly. We had so many compliments from our guests about the music throughout the ceremony. It was exactly as we had imagined – beautiful, moving and perfectly suited to the occasion. We can’t thank Shean enough for his talent, professionalism and all the care he put into making our ceremony so memorable. We would recommend him without hesitation."

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"Robert played the piano at my grandads wake today. The music he played was fantastic he played every song that was requested and was able to adapt the songs to the audience. Thankyou so much. We would highly recommend Robert for your upcoming functions. "

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"Louise was very professional and punctual. We asked her to play some background music on the piano for our wedding which she did superbly. She is very talented and a number of guests commented on how good she was. I would highly recommend her."

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"Angelina played background music for us at our Christmas Drinks Party. It was absolutely delightful, all our friends were very impressed. Thank you Angelina for making our party so special."

Reply by Angelina Egerton
Thank you so much Bridie, it was a pleasure to play for you. Angelina x

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"Emily recently provided the music for our wedding in October 2022. Despite our original wedding being cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020, Emily kindly honoured our deposit when we finally rebooked 2 years later, which we thought was extremely kind of her. Emily is really personable, reliable, and professional with an eye for detail. She went out of her way to keep in touch with us throughout the planning process and contacted the venue herself ahead of time to ensure everything was set up correctly for her on the day. On the day, the music Emily provided was absolutely beautiful and created the most magical atmosphere during our ceremony, with many people commenting on how fantastic she was. We can't thank you enough Emily - you really are super talented! "

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"Dear Stephen, On behalf of the team at the Kennels, we would like to say thank you for transporting our members to France with your rendition of the best loved French songs with your accordion. Our Beaujolais Nouveau dinner was as ever a great success especially given the welcome you gave our guests as they entered the building. We can't wait to have you back with us in 2019!! With kind regards, Assly Clarke, Kennels Guest Relations Assistant, Goodwood, Chichester,"

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"Rob was a fantastic addition to our formal reception and seated dinner, impressing our guests from near and far with his expertly executed and tastefully arranged renditions of UK classics. Beyond his exceptional musicianship and the exclusive atmosphere he created, Rob was a true professional—punctual, easy to work with, and able to set up seamlessly with minimal input from our team. This efficiency was invaluable, allowing us to focus on other event logistics. We've received numerous compliments from both guests and colleagues about Rob's contribution to the evening, and we will certainly keep his details on hand for future occasions. Highly recommended!"

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"Robert Dimbleby, The man, The Musician. I first met Robert Dimbleby on a rehearsal with a local Derbyshire blues band named "The King B's" in 2015, when Robert was still a teenager, I was immediately struck by his technical facility, but was most impressed with his soulful musical feel and how pleasant he was to work with. We ended up jamming a couple of Herbie Hancock tunes and I decided I had to have this guy in my band!! Robert joined my band SoulDeep shortly after and has remained with my band ever since, playing on numerous gigs and studio recordings, covering the likes of Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, McCoy Tyner, The Crusaders, Donny Hathaway, Joe Sample, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, James Brown, plus numerous Motown, soul and jazz classics. Over the years I have observed Robert develop and grow as a musician and a man, I cannot speak highly enough of him. The perfect musician and a genuinely beautiful soul. George Grignon, professional drummer and band leader of over 45 years. "

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