Review Centre: Pianists (Classical)

"I recently stumbled upon the music of Richard Ellis Hawley, a multi-genre musician who blends elements of multiple genres to create a unique and captivating sound. Their eclectic mix of styles keeps me on my toes, never quite knowing what to expect next. One moment I'm grooving to a funky bassline straight out of the 70s, the next I'm lost in a dreamy, ethereal electronic soundscape. Hawley seamlessly transitions between genres, weaving together influences from rock, hip-hop, jazz, classical, and everything in between. What sets Hawley apart is their masterful musicianship and ability to effortlessly switch between genres without missing a beat. Each track is a journey, taking the listener on a sonic adventure that keeps me coming back for more. Whether I'm in the mood for a high-energy dance track or a laid-back ballad, Hawley has something for every mood and occasion. Their music is a true testament to the power of genre-blending and showcases their versatility as a musician. Overall, I highly recommend checking out Hawley's music if you're looking for something fresh, and downright impressive. Their ability to fuse together multiple genres seamlessly is a testament to their talent and I can't wait to see what they come up with next."

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"Amazing pianist and top bloke. Andrew played during our wedding ceremony and drinks reception... I was gutted to have to go for photos taken outside as could have listened to him all day. Truly professional and amazing pianist. Would recommend him for any event."

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"I'm a celebrant and I worked with Robbie on a recent wedding ceremony I was delivering at Thorpe Garden and he was fantastic! The most lovely guy and such a talented pianist! He played all of the music at the perfect moments and we worked together before the ceremony to do a quick sound check and cover our cues so it was seamless. I stayed for some of the drinks reception too and heard Robbie play Bare Necessities which was so much fun!! Thank you Robbie I hope we work together again soon!"

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"Des, as always, was amazing. He played my chosen entrance music which is a intricate piece and topped it off by playing for me until I arrive - which was rather late! Thank you so much Des. "

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"Matt delighted our wedding guests with his truly adaptable style; classic hymns during the service itself, iconic film soundtrack for the procession out of church - and a very helpful addition to any groom's speech; ten 1980s TV soundtracks seamlessly woven into improvisation whilst we awaited the arrival of the (very lovely) bride! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend."

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Thanks Tim. A little creativity for bespoke requests like this are right up my street! So glad you enjoyed the result 🙏

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"Our guests were very appreciative of Jim's contribution to their enjoyment of the occasion… an inspired choice!"

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"Bradley played during our wedding ceremony, pre-dinner drinks reception - and during the wedding breakfast! We gave Bradley pretty much carte blanche with music choices and I am glad that we did. I cannot recommend Bradley highly enough as he set a tone for the whole day. Beautiful playing that made our special day even more special."

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"You played beautifully and were the final touch that made the (50th birthday) party perfect. Thank you so much. Please know that very many people were singing your praises."

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"Nigel played on a grand piano at our wedding drinks reception at Shuttleworth House, Old Warden. Every piece played was beautiful and kept in with our theme. The music set a warm and joyful atmosphere on a very cold day. Nigel is very polite and made time to speak to guests after his performance. I highly recommend, it added a very special touch to our very special day. "

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"vikki was fabulous. I contacted her to play the piano at my wedding pretty last minute and the brief kept on changing but she was endlessly patient and accommodating. One of the pieces didn't have any music so she actually wrote the accompaniment herself from a collection of (different) recordings, which was incredibly generous of her. Her playing was lovely and she was professional and charming. I would definitely recommend her."

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"A brilliant experience! Sue was very quick to respond to organisational queries prior to the event. As musicians, Sue and Lloyd were first-class, and fitted in perfectly with the professional, yet relaxed, atmosphere of the launch."

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"I just wanted to thank you for playing at our wedding on Saturday, many guests commented on how lovely it was to listen to you play throughout the wedding breakfast."

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"There is not enough space to write about all of Richard's wonderful musical qualities and his super positive personality. He works extremely hard and with passion in all his music projects and performances and has a heart of pure gold. He can play a wide range of musical genres and is never phased by requests for people's favourites. He can play live or produce great quality videos to suit the occasion. Very flexible, being able to play the piano and the organ to a very high standard, complemented by his compere Rowen, they make a perfect team. Always pleases his audience, with a big smile, great sense of humour and plays the music perfectly, Richard is definitely our number one choice!"

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"Mark played at my church wedding and marquee reception and he was absolutely amazing. He was punctual with his email replies, helpful with suggestions and even sent me a shortened sample of the music I'd chosen to walk down the aisle to so that I could practice walking slowly (which didn't actually happen in reality....). Lots of people commented on how good he was. I was slightly worried about the electric piano not sounding authentic but if you closed your eyes you would think it was a grand piano! What really impressed me was after asking Mark if he did any Pink Floyd or Bowie, he learnt a piano version of Pink Floyd "Great Gig in the Sky" which was one of the highlights of our day. 100% 5 stars! Currently looking for an excuse to hire him again...."

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"Gail is one of the most brilliant and inspirational ballet pianists I have ever worked with. She seems to have an endless repertoire of music stored in her head, which perfectly compliments the quality and tempo of every enchainement                                                                                    "

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