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"Dear Anne, Many thanks for your message. We had a lovely day. The trio were excellent and very professional. Everyone commented on how lovely the music was, it was the perfect backdrop to our day and the weather was great too! Thanks again Anne (and team) Abbie and Russ  Abbie Progress Leader  "

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"Excellent! From start (initial contact and enquiry), to finish (performance), Modern Strings were a pleasure to work with. Sophie was very helpful and accomodating, she also offered a very competitive package, advising what would work in an honest way. She was always prompt with communications, and helped where she could. The team were punctual on the day, and played amazingly, guests loved it! Thanks to the team!"

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"Dear Anne, Just a brief note to congratulate you on leading and assembling a really great ensemble for tonight. From the organ bench I could hear the detail and also, remarkably considering they were facing away from me, the solos with great clarity, the sign of a sympathetic orchestra. All the best, David"

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"We booked Trio Capriccio for our summer wedding at Tutbury Castle after discovering them at the NEC wedding show. We used their wide repertoire to create playlists for when guests arrived, photo sessions, etc., and the important aisle music including a special themed piece from a well known sci-fi film for the exit, which all the guests loved. As the bride arrived fashionably late due to the English weather, this was not an issue as the seamlessly played on with a good selection of classical pieces. Overall they were perfect for the wedding and made it a very special day. We cannot recommend them more highly."

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"Dear Rachel, I am sorry that I did not get to meet, greet , say thank you and goodbye to the quartet. The beginning of the day did not quite go as planned which led to a follow on of change in plans. This left us somewhat disconcerted and by the time we got to the library I think the allocated time for yourselves had elapsed. The music upstairs was beautiful and the guests I spoke to after told me that the music that you kindly played downstairs was wonderful. Leah really loved her entrance music which meant a lot to her. Thank you so much for the beautiful music. Kind regards Anwaar and Leah"

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"Thank you very much to Caroline and the rest of the quartet for playing at our wedding. Everyone loved the music and Caroline was extremely helpful in making all the arrangements prior."

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"Really did a wonderful job at our wedding, fabulous playing, they set the tone brilliantly. We had so many comments about what excellent musicians they are."

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"Thank you so much for playing during our ceremony and wedding breakfast it really made our day that bit more special. Your such lovely people, I would highly recommend you to future brides x Charlotte 29 August 2016"

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"The strings sound awesome on the recording - you are a class act - will recommend you to my colleagues!"

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"Thank you and the quartet so much for playing at my wedding. Your arrangements (Lovely Day & Just the Way You Are) were simply stunning and there were compliments from many of the guests. It was a pleasure to listen to such talented musicians."

Reply by Scotland Strings (duo, trio or quartet)
It was a pleasure to,play for you Alice & Peter!

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"We had the pleasure of having Cadenza Strings play at our wedding at Newton House Barns, they are seriously talented musicians and so professional to deal with. We chose a modern selection of music for the aisle walk etc and then left the rest to Sarah & co for the drinks reception, all I can say is WOW just fantastic, we really cannot recommend highly enough."

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"Leos strings were fantastic! They played beautiful music as the bride arrived at the wedding and throughout our signing of the register. They really helped to add to the atmosphere of our wedding day and many guests have commented about how fantastic they were during the drinks reception. They played a really good mixture of classical and modern pieces excellently and I'd highly recommend them! "

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"Flux Ensemble was phenomenal at our wedding! Their music turned our venue into a dreamy fairytale. They played during the ceremony and the reception. They have an endless repertoire! What also stood out for us was Martin's friendly and easygoing nature, which made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. The compliments from our guests kept pouring in, and we hope to get another chance to hear them play again. A heartfelt thank you to the talented Flux Ensemble for making our day truly unforgettable!"

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"The musician was really talented however did not play the music requested so killed the entire vibe of the party. It was a party and we requested upbeat music alongside DJ but she used her own speaker and mellowed tunes... everyone obviously left the dance floor at this point and had to remind her of the request. She struggled with our requirements despite us being very specific on booking and even noted specific times on contract booking, did not fulfil contract and waste of £550"

Reply by Bedfordshire Violinist
Dear Hayley Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent event. I take all reviews seriously, as they help me improve my services, and I appreciate the opportunity to address some inaccuracies in your comments. The full fee you paid was £459, I understand that you felt the music selection did not align with the upbeat atmosphere you envisioned. However, I want to clarify that I arrived well-prepared with a curated playlist that included the specific tracks you requested, such as "Rebel Music" and "Ibiza Classics." Additionally, during our initial conversation, I offered to incorporate lively pop songs like "Havana," "Rather Be," and "Cheerleader" to enhance the party vibe. I left out your request to play Andrew Lloyd Webber/Starlight Express as I felt it didn’t align with the style of your event. Regarding the DJ sound levels, these were extremely loud throughout. I strive to maintain an enjoyable volume throughout my performances. While you noted that the dance floor, it was empty upon my arrival and throughout the ibiza classics with DJ last 30 minute set. I appreciated the positive feedback from many guests which indicates we’re enjoying my performances. As the event progressed, I was attentive to your requests, including the unexpected addition of a dhol drummer for the second set. I performed the "Morni" provided the Bollywood track to the DJ and performed alongside the DJ and which successfully energised the dance floor. I also addressed the issue with my electric violin volume being turned down by DJ immediately after he received feedback from guest complaining he couldn’t hear it! The booking was to perform 3x 30 minute sets I stayed on the dance floor except two 15 minute breaks and performed throughout the 2 hour duration. I made repeated requests to the DJ to play "Ibiza Classics," in line with your preferences, and I took swift action to address all requests throughout the night. The DJ consistently played track’s that were impossible for a violinist to play over such as Milkshake by Kelis. My goal is always to create memorable experiences for my clients, and I have consistently received positive feedback for over 20 years !

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"Just wanted to say a big thank you for helping to make our evening so special . Sorry we didn't have chance to speak with you, but you were fantastic and much appreciated!"

Reply by The Bridgewater String Quartet
I'm so sorry for the ridiculously slow response to your lovely review! I didn't receive any notificiation and have just stumbled across it. You must think me very ungrateful. Thanks so much for going to the trouble of writing this, we really appreciate it. I hope you're well. Very best wishes Alison x

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