Review Centre: Accompanists

"I have worked with Spud many, many times over the years both a funerals and weddings. He is an asset to any ceremony and a joy to have around. He is also more than happy to pose for photos with brides and grooms and their guests. There is nothing more special than hearing him start to pipe to signify the start of a ceremony, it puts a lump in my throat every time... I cant recommend him highly enough! "

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"Booked Ian for my birthday party, was a little apprehensive at first as my guests spanned four generations all with different musical tastes. But I need not have worried, he was superb! a true professional, had the dance floor filled, everyone both young and old, enjoyed his performance. Thank you so much, Ian, you made our day, I have no reservations in recommending this excellent and very talented performer. "

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"From my first communication with Louise I knew she would be the perfect musician to book for our wedding on 10th September. Music is incredibly important to us and she exceeded expectations. We had our reception at The Italian Villa in Dorset and we wanted to add an Italian feeling in the gardens when our guests arrived and Louise create this atmosphere by playing the accordion for us. She is so talented and professional and it really made the afternoon so very special. All the guests commented on how wonderful the music was and I would love to book her again for another event in the future. I can't recommend her highly enough and her communication and quality service was impeccable from start to finish. Thank you for adding something so very special to our magical day. Love Nicola and Josh, aka Mr and Mrs. Harris, xx"

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"Hi, we have just got back from our honeymoon and we wanted to thank you for all you did on our wedding day. A lot of guests mentioned how good you were and what a nice touch it was using the piano. As it really never gets played, and it/you sounded great. Thank you Katy and Gareth Daley "

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"In an intimate location Ben performed 3 songs that had special importance to us both. He was relaxed, sounded superb and did exactly what we asked. "

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"Oliver musician made our first cruise experience the absolute best and went above and beyond with service and professionalism"

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"THANK YOU for your brilliant piping at our wedding on Saturday. I could hear you from the bridal room while I was getting ready and it sounded absolutely amazing! And having you pipe us for the recessional really made it so special."

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"Sam - thank you so much for playing at our wedding on Saturday, you were amazing!! Our guests were so impressed and very complimentary of you. My husband and I could not of been happier. Thanks again and all the best."

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"Hi Ranesh, glad you got back ok yesterday. Thank you so much for playing such beautiful music to us all at such short notice too, you are very talented!! It was very much appreciated by all of the guests and my parents were very happy with their surprise, it was very nice to meet you. Best Wishes, Saima"

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"Just a wee note to sat thanks for coming down and playing at our wedding. It was lovely! A lot of comments were made about how peaceful and relaxed it made the occasion. You really made it special!"

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"We spent a wonderful afternoon listening to these two highly skilled musicians - Corinne on wind and Haruko on piano. Their passion for music was so obvious and Corinne's commentary on the different pieces, and the five different instruments that she played, just added to the overall pleasure. Our audience demonstrated their appreciation with enthusiastic and elongated applause. Simply wonderful!"

Reply by Corinne du Jardin
Hi Lorna, Thank you so much for your lovely review of our concert. We so enjoyed playing for your audience and hope that we will be able to return to entertain them again sometime soon Apologies for the delay in replying. I’ve only just been notified of your review. Best wishes, Corinne (and Haruko)

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"I just wanted to ask you to pass on a heart felt thank you to Jamie. Jamie was great, his music was just what the birthday boy enjoys with a great mix of show music and other classics. 90th Birthday Party"

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"Chloe and I want to thank you for your playing today. Several of our guests specifically commented to us that they enjoyed the music during the wedding breakfast, and we both agreed it was exactly as we wanted it, so thank you very much!"

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"Throughout the night, a local jazz pianist Elliot treated us to a variety of classics that added to the ever growing ’20s feel. Our scenario felt like something out of a movie, and Elliott made my guest and I feel like the only two people in the room – especially when he sang ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ to me. Swoon."

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"Avoid this woman. We paid her £380 to play for an hour and a half in the woods during our wedding ceremony and drinks reception on Saturday 10th August, 2019. She played for half an hour before the ceremony and then wouldn’t play the remaining hour because she claimed the conditions weren’t appropriate. Her reasons are as follows... her fingers were too cold (it was 20 degrees) and a small branch fell on the wedding celebrant who was no way near Cecily (the celebrant carried on like a profession, I hasten to add). I asked Cecily for the money for the hour back and she refused. I therefore, am going to be looking into what legal action to take as I am not happy paying £380 for someone to play for half an hour! Cecily ruined our wedding day so don’t book her... she could ruin yours, too! "

Reply by The Waldorf Harpist
N/B: Please note this booking was private and not through Last Minute Musicians. If it had, then the LMM contract would have made clear that the musician reserves the right to protect their instruments (and themselves) if the working environment become unreasonable or dangerous. On this day the MET office had issued a yellow warning for gale force winds and the weather conditions were a cause for concern. The wedding took place in a wood and as well as the celebrant being hit on the head by a falling branch, a much larger branch fell inches away from my harp after the ceremony. It is always difficult and upsetting to have to make the decision that it is unreasonable to continue playing when it is somebody's wedding day. I did, in fact, manage to play for 1/2 an hour before the ceremony and during the ceremony itself. When it was clear after the ceremony that there was no available option of moving inside, and after much consultation with ushers and friends of the couple, I made the decision that it was no longer a safe environment to work for me or the harp. I was assured by those I spoke to that the bride and groom would understand. The cold was a factor (high winds make the temperature feel much colder, and I would like to add several guests did put on their coats. I was also kindly offered a jacket) but not the reason for having to curtail this booking after 1 hour of playing. It is sometimes possible to deal with the ill effects of playing in the cold but the issue here was the lack of back up plan when the weather made the working environment dangerous. Nobody should be expected to work in an unsafe environment or put their extremely expensive and delicate instrument (as well as themselves) at risk when their livelihood depends on it. I would hope that having managed to play before and during the ceremony (and before the couple departed for photographs) that the decision made did not ruin anyone's wedding day. Naturally I am saddened when anyone feels dissatisfied with the service provided and I have never had a negative response to my performance at a wedding before. With best wishes, Cecily

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