Review Centre: Pianists (Classical)

"Christa is a fantastic pianist and can adapt to any style of music. She plays so beautifully. Her communication is 5 star and she is professional through and through. A real talent."

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"Sarah was extremely professional and would respond to emails promptly. She delivered exactly what we had asked for with the 3 songs we had specifically requested for the ceremony. The music she played was gorgeous and added great atmosphere during the ceremony and reception. 100% recommend to anyone who is looking for a pianist on their wedding day."

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"Nigel played at our wedding ceremony at Warwick Castle. He was a big part in making our ceremony feel special and personally to us. He learnt a couple of songs that we requested and it was amazing to hear these played. We also had our cousins sing 'You've got a friend in me' which Nigel learnt in a different key in order to accompany them and we loved swaying along with the song! We also loved leaving the room to "I'm gonna be (500 miles" and all our guests were clapping along in time - it was such a fun moment! Thank you so much for all your thoughtful touches - we absolutely loved it and we were so impressed with your phenomenal talent. I think you've got a life long fan in the form of my sister who was most looking forward to your performance after following you on Instagram - but my sister in law has said multiple times she also wants to book you for her wedding (despite not being engaged yet.... fingers crossed it might be soon though!! Hehe!) Thanks so much! "

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"Nigel was amazing from the moment we booked him. His repertoire of songs is vast and so is his talent. Throughout he was always quick to respond to messages and always happy top help. We also asked for a recording of a song for walking down the aisle and it was incredible and now a part of the wedding we can keep forever. We would 100% recommend Nigel for any wedding, he was perfect."

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"We were lucky enough to have Alex play at our wedding, both for the reception and the wedding breakfast, and he was truly exceptional in every way! From the very beginning, he was so accommodating and responsive, always willing to work with us on song selections and ensuring everything was exactly as we envisioned. His flexibility in tailoring the music to fit the mood of the day was just wonderful. Most importantly, the music itself was simply beautiful. The moment our guests entered the reception, the atmosphere was instantly elevated by his elegant playing. Every note was perfect, and his repertoire offered a timeless, classic feel that matched our wedding perfectly. If you’re looking for a talented pianist who will not only play beautifully but also be a joy to work with, I can’t recommend Alex highly enough. His music brought an extra layer of sophistication and warmth to our wedding, and I would absolutely encourage any couple looking for classic, elegant entertainment to book him for their big day. Thank you so much for making our wedding unforgettable!"

Reply by Keyboard player for gigs, shows and exams
Thank you so much Mary, I had a lovely time playing at your fantastic venue. I hope you and your guests enjoyed the music, and congratulations again on your wedding day! Alex

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"Mark played for us at our wedding ceremony and reception . The music was excellent and both our guests and us thought his choice of music was spot on and played extremely well. In the run up to our wedding Mark was very responsive and helpful with last minute details. We could not recommend him enough. Thanks Again Mark"

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"Richard made contact before the event to cover any detail. He was a delightful addition to the entertainment adding that little touch and making the meal memorable for all."

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"We want to say a huge thank you for your contribution on our big day! Your creativity, musicality and attention to detail have defined our wedding and have blessed us with such distinct and emotive memories"

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"Venezuelan soprano Sofia slipped in, in splendidly soulful isolation, in sleepy-slinky Barnes. Sofia’s charm comes from an ability to engage with her audience with vivacity, a slow waving of the arms or a thumbs-up cheekily pepping things up. This was a two-way process, for the audience, although in their own homes, were there via a livestream chat facility, commenting, praising and importantly requesting numbers. What were requested? Jazz standards, show numbers and some current pieces rubbed shoulders with languid classics sung in French or torrid numbers in her native Spanish. The jazz standards were impressively and beautifully sung. Cole Porter’s 1944 classic, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye and Meredith Willson’s 1950 show tune ‘Til There Was You, had just the right balance of poignancy and warmth of these post-war nostalgic gentle pieces. The mood changes, but not the sincerity of the singing, with the traditional folk song, The House of the Rising Sun, retaining the blues feel of a song that became the “first folk rock hit”. Then, we were transported to the late sixties with the Aretha Franklin version of I Say a Little Prayer For You. Her skill in Latin American music was epitomised by the famous bolero, written by Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez, Bésame Mucho. Sofia’s soft but passionate treatment of the lyrics harked back to the dreamy sensuality of the 1940 original. I expect many of her fans were responding by blowing her lots of kisses. Nevertheless, it was not in a Spanish song that Sofia excelled, but in French. Of course, it had to be Edith Piaf’s immortalised song to love, La Vie en Rose. Perfectly rendered, both in words and music, and fervent in its performance, she expressed exactly the powered of infatuated love. Great stuff, and good to see today’s vie en rose. In these straightened times, we all need occasionally to see the world through rose-tinted spectacles. "

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"Thank you so much! Could not be happier with your performance at my daughter and son in law's wedding. It was a beautiful day, made all the more special having your angelic music in the background."

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"We met Nigel at a wedding show and were immediately blown away by his talent! His repertoire is seriously impressive but we also asked Nigel to play a song for me walking down the aisle that he’d never done before and he executed it to PERFECTION! The timings were all just perfect too and it just made it all that more emotional and memorable. Our guests also loved it and made comment on how lovely it was to have live music whilst they were getting seated and during the ceremony too. Communication from first booking to the day was brilliant and just so easy which was exactly what I needed! You won’t regret having Nigel as part of your special day and we can’t thank him enough for being a part of ours!"

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"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our ceremony and drinks reception. As soon as we saw you playing on instagram we knew we had to book and you were actually the very first supplier we booked in! All throughout the lead up you were on hand with any queries and the process was so smooth. On the day the music was absolutey perfect and so many guests commented on how wonderful the piano was. You played all the songs we requested, it was so beautiful hearing them whilst we stood with our friends and family. A memory I will treasure will be standing outside having a private little dance to Romeo & Juliet. We wish we could do it all again, thank you again. "

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"We were let down a week and a half before our wedding so we messaged north east serenade and they luckily were an available. We had many people come up to us and say how wonderful they were and in many videos we can see our guests singing along and loving it. We were taking pictures but from the parts I heard they were fantastic!!! Absolutely would recommend, they set the scene perfectly and had a fantastic repertoire! Only disappointment for us was that we couldn’t stand and listen to them more!! So so appreciate the last minute step in, thank you guys so much!! "

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"Andrew was incredible. I had so many guests say they loved his performances. He was very good at mixing genres of music so the whole set felt seamless. He was also willing to move his set up from inside to outside as it was such a beautiful day which was amazing. I wouldn't hesitate to use his services again for another event."

Reply by Andrew (Pianist)
Hi Neil - many thanks for your kind review. It was an absolute pleasure to play for your wedding, everyone was so kind, and it was a lovely day. I wish you both every happiness for the future! Best wishes, Andrew

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"Everyone needs Nigel playing at their wedding! From start to finish Nigel has been so helpful, kind and professional, he really put me at ease from the very beginning. On the day Nigel played at our wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast, he knew exactly what the crowd needed and everyone has commented on how impressive he was (especially playing with out music sheets)! Nothing was too much trouble and everything was made really easy in terms of the forms / questionnaires you filled out (took the stress out for me having to think what I needed to tell him). You smashed it Nigel and we loved every second of having you at our wedding! We would highly recommend you for anyone looking for a pianist to play at their wedding (or any event) Thank you so much! Xxx "

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