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"I booked Mark to play a Garden Party that I was hosting at our Garden Centre. Everybody loved his performance and I would hire him again for any future events. Very professional, arrived extra early to set up and also stayed for bit extra too as the crowd wanted more!! He even went around a spoke to some of the guests after he had finished. Brilliant day all round!!"

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"Lester is an incredible musician with a great personality. Have enjoyed listen to him perform on many occasions! He has a wide repertoire in both piano and brass and loves performing Freddie songs! He is the very very best piano teacher who inspired both my children to become competent musicians with a love for music. Can highly recommend him. "

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"A fantastic performance from a very versatile musician. Very well received and enjoyed by a diverse audience. Des comes highly recommended."

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"I had the pleasure of working with Mark at Britta and Matt's wedding at Balliol College Chapel, Oxford last Saturday. He played the organ beautifully before and during their wedding ceremony, and was highly professional organising the timings with me and ensuring the entrance and exit of the bridal party went smoothly. The couple, as well as many of their guests, mentioned how fabulous Mark's playing was."

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"Sam Austin made a child tourist dance with his performance of J. S. Bach's Prelude and Fugue in C, BWV 547"

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"Mark, I just wanted to thank you for playing the organ so well yesterday at Mum’s funeral. It meant a lot to us, and many people complimented you at the Wake. Everything went so smoothly, which was so important to us! Thank you again."

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" Last month I was incredibly lucky enough to see Gareth Giles in concert. I am so very glad I saw this wonderful man perform because I now feel for ever changed by my experience of Gareth. From beginning to end I was spellbound – never before have I experienced such energy, style, change of emotions, playful fun, gravitas – all in one afternoon I simply never wanted the performance to end. I was either moved to tears by Nimrod, excited by the powerful Sabre dance, sent to heaven with 'summer time' and stayed for a while with 'The Summer Knows '. I won't be happy until I have bought all Gareth's CDs! ...... And if I start talking about his Gershwin I will never stop typing! Thank you Gareth for this indescribably wonderful experience. God Bless You Helen "

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"Dear Mark, we just wanted to say a massive thank you for doing such a brilliant job playing the organ at our wedding on 6th May. It was just brilliant and so many of our guests have commented on how good you were. You also did a brilliant job accompanying Chris singing, it was all just perfect! "

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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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"Gareth - thank you for again demonstrating your amazing musicianship skills at the superb concert in Claygate the other week. This man has to be heard and seen to be believed ! Classical, show tunes , jazz, duets (with himself !) and virtuoso, colourful performances showing that this man is a true Master of his craft, equally at home on the ORGAN or the PIANO or in the case of one of his own arrangements, darting between the 2 with energy and an engaging enthusiasm for every genre of music. If you are looking for an Organist or Pianist or Accompanist for any occasion get in touch with Gareth - as has been said here before, he is the consummate musician. Thank you Gareth for sharing your art and music with so many. All the best from George."

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"We were fortunate to have Mark play the hymns for us at our wedding ceremony in October 2016. His service was outstanding from start to finish and I would be very happy to recommend him."

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thanks Lee, it was lovely to meet you both on the day, I'm pleased that everything went so well!

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"Excellent pianist, able to play a wide variety of genres to suit all occasions. Played throughout our wedding ceremony and reception, and sounded fantastic in the venue. "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you Kelly, I loved your wedding and the Barn it was held in. The acoustics were great for music too, good luck for the future.

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"Great range of music provided, and I especially liked the clarinet and saxophone pieces. For me the volume was about right and provided the right ambience for the event."

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"We hired Mark for our wedding and from start to finish he was absolutely incredible. We went through several months of planning where Mark not only suggested some great songs but accommodated a number of our own special requests. On the day his experience really paid off as he combined the church organ with his own digital keyboard, which was perfect for the traditional yet upbeat mix of songs we were looking for. Mark also played the piano during the wedding breakfast and we were inundated with comments on how good he was. It is obvious why he has been chosen to play at such top London restaurants (we even had dinner at the Gilbert Scott before the wedding just so we could hear Mark play and we was fantastic as ever). As well as a gifted musician Mark is also the ultimate professional, always available to talk and quick to respond to any issues. He even worked closely with our singer to ensure they had the correct versions of each song we requested. He took all the stress out of managing the music in the build-up and on the day, something which we found invaluable with everything else that goes with planning a wedding. If you need an organist/pianist for any event we simply cannot recommend Mark highly enough! "

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
James, thank you for such a lovely review. It was a lovely day, and very busy for me at Hengrave Hall - after nearly a year in the planning it was good to see everything running like clockwork on the day. I wish you both a great future, please keep in touch and come and see me at the Gilbert Scott sometime!

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"We can highly recommend Ann for any of your events - her wonderful harp playing delighted our visitors over the festive period. We can't wait to invite her back to play for us in the future."

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