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"I have recently completed the first of what I hope will be many shows with Mark as my Musical Director on my show "A Portrait of Matt Monro". Mark is without doubt an experienced accomplished musician and wonderful accompanist. His repertoire is extensive from classics to modern and I would thoroughly recommend him to anyone who wants a top class professional pianist, whether for background music at a wedding or dinner event or as a featured pianist. "

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"I have played guitar with Des for a number of years and seen just how well he can adapt to different styles. He has excellent improvisational ability and is a very good accompanist. I would certainly recommend him for whatever function!"

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"Mark, thank you so much for being a part of our special day at Hengrave Hall. We are so happy that it was you that we picked to play for us - brilliant! We hope to keep in contact in the future, and you will always be on speed dial if we need you, and I am sure we will. Lots of love, Luke and Alysha xx September 2016"

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"Sebastian did a spectacular job arranging the music for my father's funeral. My father had left very specific directions for the music he wanted, and we had a week to plan it. Sebastian arranged a 16 member choir, a fantastic organist and trumpeter. It was spectacular and everyone commented on how superb the music was. Plus, it was very organised and hassle free. Thank you Sebastian!"

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"We booked Anthony to accompany 8 singers from the Choir of Clare College, Cambridge who were coming to sing at my father's Memorial Service. Their own Organ Scholar was unable to attend and we needed to find a competent organist quickly. Anthony's credentials fitted the bill perfectly and he was extremely efficient with all communications and also gave us a lot of help with choices of music and the preparation of the Order of Service. He made a huge effort to be there in time to practice with the choir on the day as well as travelling for many hours. I think he even hired a car at one point when a train was cancelled so as not to let us down. Anthony played wonderfully throughout the whole service and the choir were very happy with his accompaniment - not missing their own Organ Scholar at all! When I spoke to the Church Warden after the service he particularly asked me where our organist had come from - he said he had never heard the organ played so well and apparently they have had some very eminent organists there. He said it had never sounded better and that Anthony had truly made it 'sing'. In summing up I simply couldn't recommend Anthony more - I think you would be hard pressed to find an organist for your event who is more competent or reliable and if we ever need an organist in the future he would be my very first port of call. "

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"Laurence is a very talented and reliable pianist who we employ regularly on P&O Cruise Ferry contracts. We recommend him highly."

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"Mark played in the bar at the Christmas Ball at RAF Wyton. The music was great, he played lots of Christmas music as requested, and we had lots of positive feedback. This is the second time we had booked him, as he also played at our Summer Ball earlier in the year. Mark was very friendly, flexible, easy to book, and really added to the atmosphere. We would recommend!"

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thanks for your lovely review Alex, I had a great time too, and I look forward to the next one!

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"Mark responded to our last-minute request to play at our wedding at Madingley Hall. He was professional, friendly and reassuring. We particularly wanted Ennio Morricone's Love Theme from 'Cinema Paradiso' and Mark was happy to learn it specially. Brilliant!"

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"Thank you Mark for doing such a wonderful job playing for us on our wedding day at Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire. He played for us at our Wedding Drinks Reception and Wedding Breakfast on our venues own grand pianos he was truly marvellous, so many compliments came in about him too, such a nice, warm friendly gentleman. He plays wonderfully, allowing his music fluidity and space; his virtuoso outpourings are formidable he is truly excellent and I hope we have a chance to use him again, for anybody looking for a Pianist for their special event I highly recommend you book Mark."

Reply by Mark Burton - Wedding Organist / Pianist
Thank you for a lovely review Tola, it was a pleasure to play for you at Brocket Hall. It was a great day made even better by such a fabulous venue, and the Bechstein grand piano made my job even more enjoyable - this must be one of the best piano's I have played in a wedding venue. I look forward to returning and working with Claire and Alan again!

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"Gareth was the organist at a civic service at which my brother and I were asked to play trumpet. He met with us, liased with the organisers, provided suitable music and accompanied us. He took the lead with a keen sense of humour, made it fun but was always focused consequently the music at the service received nothing but praise. Subsequently I have practiced a couple of concertos and other works with him accompanying. He quickly and accurately picked up the music. It was a rewarding and enjoyable experience and I look forward to continuing working with him."

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"Thank you Gareth for depping at the last minute for us last week. Brilliant playing, empathetic hymnal accompaniments and thoughtful prelude and offertory music - just perfect. We look forward to welcoming you again."

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"Mark is a truly gifted pianist with a broad repertoire. He created the perfect atmosphere for our event. "

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"I was very pleased with everything on the day. Your approach to the whole process was reassuring and gave me confidence that the music was something I need not worry about. Many of those present expressed how the organ had been important and lent much to the service. Thank you."

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"Des provided live solo piano entertainment at our home for my wife's 60th birthday. We had about 45 guests and we are lucky enough to have a large lounge with our own baby grand. Des started playing at about 3.30 in the afternoon and played and entertained our guests for 6 hours on and off with every style of music from classical to jazz. It was absolutely brilliant and we are very grateful to him for helping make the day complete. "

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"Guests made a point of telling us how much they enjoyed Des's music, which everyone agreed added to the success of the evening. Des is a talented keyboard player and versatile as well."

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